This CPD followed the release of CIBSE TM65 Embodied carbon of building services: a calculation methodology, as well as the subsequent research papers. The aim of this Technical Memordandum was to create a simple calculation methodology to calculate embodied carbon of MEP equipment when no Environmental Product Declarations are available. The TM65 methodology has been referenced in multiple policy documents in the UK and has been expanded to other international regions. 

 

This CPD discusses the importance of considering the whole life carbon of projects. Although there's a focus on building services, this building element can largely affect other building elements during a Life Cycle Assessment. They cover benchmarks and generic data points for residential projects, commercial projects and data centres. Tips on how to implement this guidance further are also shared.