BSI has launched an update of its carbon management standard to help all built environment organisations reduce their carbon emissions.
PAS 2080 was first published in 2016 to support the government’s net zero strategy by establishing a carbon management process for infrastructure delivery. It is a globally applicable standard for managing carbon in buildings and infrastructure.
PAS 2080:2023, includes steps to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure over the whole lifecycle of an asset. It has been developed with the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Green Construction Board.
The revised standard covers everything from materials to design, construction and the use of a structure, including demolition and disposal.
BSI said PAS 2080 is designed to support organisations when reviewing their carbon emissions by encouraging early collaboration between project parties. This involves setting out roles and responsibilities to maintain a low-carbon focus throughout.
BSI’s associate director and head of built environment, Anthony Burd, said: “The original standard on carbon management has been well used within the built environment. This update is designed to further empower behavioural change on carbon reduction by helping organisations recognise and respond to the urgency for climate action.”
