The FootprintCalculator™
What is the FootprintCalculator
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Your lifecycle assessment tool to measure and reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. |
| The FootprintCalculator is a lifecycle assessment (LCA) tool designed to measure, benchmark, and report on embodied carbon in buildings and infrastructure projects.
Unlike traditional assessments that require fully detailed material quantities, the FootprintCalculator allows carbon calculations at any project stage—even when data is limited. Using a hybrid LCA approach, it calculates embodied carbon based on costs, assemblies, materials—or a combination—giving you the flexibility to assess carbon impact at any project stage. |
How it works
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Measure Calculate embodied carbon using costs, assemblies, materials, or a combination—at any project stage. |
Benchmark Compare your project’s carbon impact against industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement. |
Report Generate dynamic and visual reports that reveal carbon hotspots and key opportunities for reduction. |
Why choose The FootprintCalculator
Governments, investors, and clients are demanding greater transparency and real carbon reductions in the built environment. But traditional carbon assessments happen too late—after materials are chosen and designs are locked in.
The FootprintCalculator changes that. Instead of waiting for finalised material quantities, it allows carbon measurement early in the project lifecycle, so teams can make informed choices before it’s too expensive or difficult to change.
To enhance accuracy, the FootprintCalculator draws from The GreenBook™—a database of over 9,500 pre-calculated carbon benchmarks for construction materials. This allows users to quickly access trusted material emissions data without the need for manual calculations.
It also generates detailed visual reports that break down embodied carbon by individual building components—whether it’s a single material, a full assembly, or an entire structure. This helps teams identify where carbon impact is highest and compare lower-carbon alternatives before decisions are locked in.
With fast, flexible assessments and clear, actionable insights, the FootprintCalculator helps you reduce carbon when it matters most.
Key features
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Assessments for every project stage
Tailored assessments to match your project
Dynamic reports for deeper insights Built on global standards
Quick start training |
The FootprintCalculator is ideal for
- Architects: Quickly calculate material and project carbon footprints to design low-carbon buildings with ease.
- Asset owners: Track embodied carbon performance across portfolios to meet sustainability targets.
- Builders: Identify and implement low-carbon alternatives to align with sustainability goals.
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