Whole Life Carbon Assessment in Building Surveys: RICS 2nd Edition Standard and Surveyor Implementation in 2026
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet most property assessments still ignore the carbon footprint embedded within walls, floors, and foundations. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has responded to this critical gap with their updated Whole Life Carbon Assessment standard, now in its 2nd Edition and integrated with PAS 2080:2023. […]
