Low Carbon Building Initiative Tool

LCBI whole-life carbon assessment for sustainable real estate

Measure the carbon footprint of real estate with the Low Carbon Building Initiative (LCBI) Tool

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Everything real estate professionals need

The Low Carbon Building Initiative (LCBI) Tool from One Click LCA is designed to help real estate professionals measure, manage, and reduce carbon emissions throughout a building's life cycle, meeting EN 15804 +1 and +2 standards, covering building's entire life cycle. It is operating based on the unique pan-european methodology developed by LCBI with the scope to measure carbon footprints of buildings across their entire lifecycle, with limit values. This method is built upon compatibilities with major European standards (Level(s), Taxonomy, RICS, CRREM) and has limit values aligning with 1.5° trajectories.

Carbon compliance

The Low Carbon Building Initiative tool aligns with EN 15804 standards, both +A1 and +A2, and is built upon compatibilities with major European standards (Level(s), Taxonomy, RICS, CRREM) - speeding up certifications and regulatory approvals. Its limit values are aligned with 1.5° trajectories (CRREM trajectories for operational carbon, and SBTI trajectories for upfront embodied carbon).

Accurate reporting

Detailed carbon reporting capabilities provide clear differentiation between embodied and operational carbon.

Biogenic carbon storage tracking

Beyond conventional carbon metrics, the Low Carbon Building Initiative tool also tracks biogenic carbon storage, which is the carbon stored in biogenic materials, such as wood, bamboo and other materials derived from biological sources.

Comprehensive life-cycle analysis

The Low Carbon Building Initiative Tool accurately measures carbon emissions at every life-cycle stage — production, construction, operation, and demolition — is essential for a comprehensive climate impact assessment of buildings.

Make informed decisions with clear reporting

With precise and detailed insights, the LCBI Tool helps you define and prioritize the most effective carbon reduction strategies as a real estate professional. Clearly separating embodied and operational carbon enables you to target the areas with the highest impact.

Increase trust and transparency in your portfolio

Low Carbon Building Initiative Tool focuses on transparency in carbon reporting for real estate professionals, project owners, and investors. The tool serves as a valuable low-carbon design tool, while for investors, it provides reliable data to guide investment decisions.

Get carbon accounting across commercial properties

The tool is providing a comprehensive certification for new build assets across three key building typologies — office, multi-family residential, and hotel — across European countries.

Frequently asked questions

The Low Carbon Building Initiative Tool

What is LCBI?

LCBI (Low Carbon Building Initiative) is a European certification scheme designed to assess and promote low-carbon buildings. It evaluates the carbon footprint of buildings throughout their lifecycle, from construction to demolition, encouraging the adoption of practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Why do I need the LCBI tool?

The LCBI tool is essential for property developers, architects, and engineers because it provides a standardized method to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. This not only helps in meeting regulatory requirements and achieving sustainability goals but also enhances the marketability of buildings by showcasing their environmental performance.

How does the LCBI certification process work?

The LCBI certification process involves several steps:

Registration: The project is registered with the LCBI scheme.
Assessment: Detailed carbon footprint assessments are conducted, covering materials, construction processes, and operational energy use.
Documentation: Comprehensive documentation is submitted for review, including lifecycle assessment (LCA) reports.
Verification: Independent verification of the submitted data ensures accuracy and compliance with LCBI standards.
Certification: Upon successful verification, the project is awarded LCBI certification, demonstrating its low-carbon credentials.

What are the benefits of obtaining LCBI certification?

Obtaining LCBI certification offers multiple benefits:

Environmental Impact: Demonstrates a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental stewardship.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps in meeting local and international sustainability regulations.
Market Advantage: Enhances the building's attractiveness to environmentally conscious investors and tenants.
Cost Savings: Identifies opportunities for energy efficiency and cost reduction throughout the building's lifecycle.
Brand Reputation: Strengthens the organization's reputation as a leader in sustainability.

What types of buildings can be assessed using the LCBI tool?

The Low Carbon Building Initiative Tool can assess a wide range of building types, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It is designed to be flexible and applicable to new constructions as well as major renovations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of different building projects.

What kind of data is required for an LCBI assessment?

Materials: Information on the types and quantities of materials used in construction.
Energy Use: Data on energy consumption during the building's operational phase.
Construction Processes: Details of construction activities and their associated carbon emissions.
Transportation: Information on the transportation of materials and waste.

End-of-Life: Data on the disposal and recycling of materials at the end of the building's life.

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