Planning Services
A Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) provides a full carbon lifecycle analysis by quantifying embodied carbon, operational carbon and end-of-life emissions in accordance with standards such as RICS WLCA and BS EN 15978.
A Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) measures the full carbon impact of a building across its entire lifecycle — embodied carbon, operational carbon, and end-of-life carbon.
We calculate embodied carbon associated with:
Structural materials
Building envelope systems
Internal finishes
MEP systems
Construction processes
Using recognised databases and lifecycle carbon modelling tools, we produce accurate, transparent embodied carbon calculations.
Operational emissions are modelled using energy assessment data including SAP and SBEM outputs where applicable.
This ensures your operational carbon assessment aligns with Part L compliance and real-world energy performance projections.
We assess carbon emissions across:
Product stage (A1–A3)
Construction stage (A4–A5)
Use stage (B1–B7)
End-of-life stage (C1–C4)
Beyond lifecycle benefits (Stage D)
This full lifecycle carbon modelling approach ensures compliance with UK WLCA methodologies.
Whole life carbon assessment works most effectively when integrated with broader sustainability strategy.
Vision Energy can combine WLCA with:
Energy Statements
SAP and SBEM calculations
Net Zero Carbon strategies
Thermal modelling
Overheating assessments
BREEAM consultancy
This integrated approach ensures carbon reduction is aligned with overall compliance and performance objectives.
Our whole life carbon consultancy services support:
Property developers
Architects
Planning consultants
Structural engineers
Housing associations
Commercial asset owners
Whether at concept design, planning stage or technical development, we provide reliable lifecycle carbon expertise.