Whole Life Carbon in Practice: Introducing CCBP’s New Research

As the built environment works towards net zero, there is growing recognition that reducing whole life carbon is just as important as improving operational performance. At the same time, policymakers and industry are increasingly exploring whether Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) should move from voluntary guidance to a more consistent, mandatory approach.

This webinar launches CCBP’s latest research project, introducing the key concepts behind WLCA, the purpose of the research, and the questions it aims to answer. It provides attendees with the knowledge and context needed to engage with this important industry conversation and contribute to the research as it develops. This session is supported by Stepnell, CIOB, UKGBC, and Mitsubishi Electric.

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The discussion will cover:

What Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) is and why it is becoming increasingly important in the transition to a net zero built environment
The purpose and scope of CCBP’s latest research, exploring whether and how WLCA could be mandated through the planning system for public sector developments
The current policy landscape, key challenges facing the industry, and the opportunities presented by a more consistent approach to carbon assessment
An introduction to the research methodology, the questions the project aims to answer, and how industry can contribute to shaping the findings

Designed as an introductory session, this webinar will provide attendees with a clear understanding of the key concepts underpinning Whole Life Carbon Assessment and the context behind CCBP’s latest research. It will also set the scene for the wider programme of engagement that will follow as the research develops.

This event is relevant to developers, contractors, consultants, local authorities, planners, policymakers, academics, and anyone with an interest in carbon reduction, sustainable construction, and the future of planning policy.

Our speakers

Simon Sturgis

Architect and founder, Targeting Zero LLP

Simon Sturgis

Architect and founder, Targeting Zero LLP

Simon is the lead Author of the RICS ‘Whole Life Carbon
Assessment for the Built Environment’ Professional Standard of
2017, updated in 2023. He has advised British Land, Gatwick
Airport, and the Crown Estate. He was Special Advisor to the
Environmental Audit Committee on Whole Life Carbon, and has
written WLC Policy for London.

Chris Newman

Zero Carbon Design Manager, Mitsubishi Electric

Chris Newman

Zero Carbon Design Manager, Mitsubishi Electric

Chris Newman is Head of Industry & Market Intelligence at
Mitsubishi Electric, focusing on public affairs, government
engagement and advocacy across the commercial built
environment. With a career spanning engineering, training, sales
and public affairs, Chris explores how policy, regulation, energy
pricing and carbon reduction can drive economic growth, support
energy security and shape a resilient, sustainable built

Jennie Pollard

Strategic Sustainability Manager, Stepnell

Jennie Pollard

Strategic Sustainability Manager, Stepnell

Jennie is deeply passionate about demystifying sustainability across the built
environment. Leading Stepnell’s strategic sustainability vision, she bridges high-level ESG ambitions with commercial site realities - translating complex
environmental policy and Net Zero mandates into practical, actionable solutions forsite teams, supply chains, and public sector partners.

Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari

CIOB Sustainability Advisory Panel and the author of our Embodied Carbon Technical Publication

Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari

CIOB Sustainability Advisory Panel and the author of our Embodied Carbon Technical Publication

Dr Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari is a Lecturer in Construction
Engineering and Management at Loughborough University, a
member of CIOB’s Sustainability Advisory Panel, and author of
CIOB’s technical information sheet on embodied carbon. His work
focuses on whole-life carbon, building performance, retrofit and
climate resilience, translating research evidence into practical
industry decision-making.