Carbon Footprint Calculator Launched by Environment Agency

The Environment Agency ("EA") has just made its carbon footprint calculator available to the UK construction industry. This calculator measures the amount of carbon dioxide generated by construction projects. It was developed by the EA for its major construction projects and it has now made it available to other construction companies, consultants and government bodies. It can estimate the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by:
-the raw materials used
-the transportation of raw materials and employee travel
-site activities, such as earthworks and excavation
The tool allows comparison of waste management options and saving to be made.
The Carbon Trust has also recently launched a carbon footprint calculator for all business sectors.
The EA's calculator will be especially useful for large-scale construction projects where the developer is required to prepare a Site Waste Management Plan which is compulsory from 2008.