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Whole Life Carbon Assessments

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Whole Life Carbon Assessments

Clear, evidence-based carbon strategies to support planning, design, and long-term performance

Whole life carbon assessments to evaluate embodied and operational emissions and support low-carbon development.

MES Building Solutions provides structured Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments to help project teams understand and reduce carbon emissions across the full lifecycle of a building. Our work supports planning submissions, design development, and sustainability strategies by providing clear, quantified carbon analysis.

Whole life carbon assessments consider emissions from construction, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life stages. As planning policy increasingly requires a holistic approach to carbon, these assessments provide a transparent framework for demonstrating performance and identifying opportunities for reduction.

We work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and clients to integrate carbon considerations early in the design process, enabling informed decisions that balance performance, cost, and deliverability.

Completed building evaluated for whole life carbon impact over its lifecycle.
51 Wilton Grove, Wimbledon

Whole Life Carbon Expertise

Understanding of embodied and operational carbon across all building lifecycle stages

Integrated Strategy

Early coordination of carbon considerations within design and project objectives

Carbon Modelling & Analysis

Quantified assessment to support decision-making and optimise performance

Planning Policy Support

Clear reporting aligned with planning requirements and sustainability frameworks

When a Whole Life Carbon Assessment is Needed

Whole life carbon assessments provide a comprehensive view of a building’s environmental impact, supporting more informed and responsible development.

By considering carbon across the full lifecycle, projects can move beyond short-term targets and deliver more resilient, future-ready buildings.

Identify and reduce embodied and operational emissions

Respond to emerging planning policy requirements

Support low-carbon design decisions

Provide clarity and transparency for stakeholders

Our Whole Life Carbon Assessment Process

01

Scope & Baseline Definition

Confirm assessment boundaries, methodology, and project requirements

02

Carbon Modelling

Quantify embodied and operational emissions across lifecycle stages

03

Strategy & Optimisation

Identify reduction opportunities and test design options

04

Reports & Support

Prepare structured outputs to support planning and design development

Assessment process evaluating whole life and embodied carbon.

Key Components

Our Whole Life Carbon Assessments address:

Definition of assessment scope and boundaries

Embodied carbon assessment

Operational carbon assessment

Scenario and option testing

Alignment with relevant standards and policy

Carbon reduction strategy

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