Whole life carbon management. Handbook for the built environment
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises guidance on decarbonising infrastructure and the built environment from the perspective of Whole Life Carbon (WLC) management. Covers: understanding WLC; good practice WLC management process; WLC management and the business case framework; relevant guidance and standards; key principles of WLC management; and the WLC management process.
Document History
Document type: guidance. First published: 5 March 2026.
Publisher Information
National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) combines long-term strategy and best practice project delivery, to support more effective management and delivery across government to result in building effective and efficient infrastructure across the UK. Previously known as the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) and the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).
