RICS integrates global cooperation on CO₂

RICS has launched a new collaboration aimed at  harmonizing methods for measuring carbon emissions. The system is designed to cover the entire lifecycle within the global built environment. But what is the current situation regarding CO₂ management? And how will it affect the construction industry in the future?

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The current situation?

CLEAR, the Coalition for Lifecycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting, was presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment in Lausanne, taking place this week. This collaboration aims to replace inconsistent methodologies that complicate result comparison, performance benchmarking, and informed decision-making. It recognizes the impact of the built environment on carbon emissions both during construction and operation.

RICS is one of the founding members and will play a leading role in implementing the initiative alongside co-founders. They include the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global Building Data Initiative (GBDI), with Autodesk acting as a sponsor. It will collaborate with key industry partners, including AECOM, Arcadis, Autodesk, Avison Young, Heidelberg Materials, Morgan Sindall, Once For All, OneClickLCA, Turner and Townsend, and we2sure.

How will RICS influence the building industry in the near future?

The new form of collaboration introduced by RICS is expected to significantly simplify operations within the construction industry. CLEAR aims to bring together organizations across the entire value chain. It include standards developers, industry coalitions, developers and owners, manufacturers, software providers, investors, carbon measurement and reporting specialists. Through this collaborative model, the coalition seeks to strengthen trust in lifecycle carbon measurement practices and support outcomes aligned with public interests through greater consistency and transparency.

Fencyx, as one of the leaders of the UK building industry, is closely monitoring this situation. We hope that cooperation in reducing CO₂ emissions will simplify construction processes and give new momentum to the industry.

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