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MEASURE YOUR PRODUCT'S EMBODIED CARBON

EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENT

Our assessment calculates the total greenhouse gases emitted during a product's production, allowing you to make informed decisions and reduce your carbon impact. With Embodied Carbon Assessment, you can take actionable steps towards a more sustainable future.

UNDERSTANDING EMBODIED CARBON

  • An Embodied Carbon Assessment will give you an understanding of the carbon footprint of your product and help demonstrate environmental sustainability to clients and stakeholders.
  • We will provide the quantification for the carbon emissions of the manufacturing of a product.
  • Three elements of data will be considered; material usage, transportation, and manufacturing processes.
We Are a Team of Qualified Scientists

MEASURE AND REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH CONFIDENCE

Our embodied carbon assessments are conducted by a team of qualified carbon reduction scientists, giving you the assurance that your product's environmental impact is accurately measured. With this knowledge, you can confidently take steps to reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the planet.

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REQUEST AN EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENT

Get in touch with our team of experts today to start your journey with Tunley Environmental

Global Demand

ENSURE AUTHENTICITY IN YOUR SUSTAINBILITY CLAIMS

In a World where consumers are increasingly conscious about the environmental impact of their purchases, it's more important than ever to ensure authenticity in your sustainability claims. Avoid greenwashing accusations by conducting an embodied carbon assessment and quantifying the true carbon footprint of your product(s). Strengthen your brand and build trust with consumers who care about the planet.

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ACCURACY
Are your claims truthful and accurate?
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CLARITY
Are your claims clear and unambiguous?
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FULL PICTURE
Do your claims omit or hide important information?
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MEANINGFUL
Do they only make fair and meaningful comparisons?
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EVIDENCE
Have you substantiated your claims?
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CREATION TO DISPOSAL
Do they consider the full lifecycle of a product?
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V1CE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

In 2023, Tunley Environmental carried out an Embodied Carbon Assessment (ECA) of the V1CE bamboo business card.

The results showed there was a 40% increase in embodied emissions to produce and transport the bamboo card compared to a conventional paper card, however, in the bamboo card’s use phase, after two scans, there is a quantified carbon benefit. In fact, the bamboo card longevity makes it the more sustainable option compared to printed cards. After 10 uses of the bamboo card, a carbon saving of 83% is expected.

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Added Benefits

UNLOCK THE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OF EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENTS

This assessment will help you accurately quantify the carbon footprint of your products and identify areas for improvement.
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COST
COST

Box By increasing efficiency and reducing emissions during production will reduce your environmental impact and save costs.

E.g. Improved heating/cooling systems = reduced utility bills.

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SAVINGS
SAVINGS

More sustainability-conscious and implementation of green sources saves more than just money. 

E.g. Switching to renewable energy sources = not liable to the green energy levy.

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OPENNESS
OPENNESS

Comprehensive analysis of the carbon footprint of your product and factoring in all Greenhouse Gases emitted in production.

E.g. Transparently reporting on emissions = access to global markets.

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OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY

Opening the door to new opportunities, in turn reducing your environmental impact. 

E.g. Re-investing capital into greener technologies = marketing opportunity.

The Assessment Details

WHAT HAPPENS IN AN EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENT?

In this assessment, the carbon emissions associated with the entire life cycle of a product or building are calculated and evaluated. This assessment takes into account the carbon emissions generated at various stages of the products life, including the extraction and processing of raw materials, transportation and manufacturing. This is also referred to as 'Cradle to Gate', as shown in the illustration here.

Embodied Carbon Assessments play a crucial role in identifying opportunities for carbon reduction initiatives. They help organisations understand and minimise their carbon emissions associated with their products contributing to efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Want To Know More?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS AN EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENT?

An Embodied Carbon Assessment (ECA) is a method used to measure and quantify the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raw material production, transportation, and manufacturing/construction of a product or a building over its entire lifetime. The assessment takes into account the initial stages (Cradle-to-Gate) of a product or building’s lifecycle.

WHY DO I NEED AN EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENT?

You may need an Embodied Carbon Assessment for several reasons, depending on your role and goals within a project or organisation. An ECA is a valuable tool for understanding, managing, and reducing the carbon footprint of products and buildings. Whether you’re motivated by sustainability, compliance, cost savings, or market competitiveness, conducting this assessment can help you make informed decisions and contribute to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. Seek more information on the benefits of an Embodied Carbon Assessment.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF AN EMBODIED CARBON ASSESSMENT?

An Embodied Carbon Assessment involves a systematic process to quantify and evaluate the carbon emissions associated with a product, building, or project over the lifecycle stages considered. A general overview of what steps could be involved are: Define scope and objectives, inventory data collection, emissions calculation, data normalisation, impact assessment, sensitivity analysis, reporting and communication, recommendations and strategies, implementation, monitoring and verification, documentation and certification, and continuous development. Seek more information on 'How to Reduce Embodied Carbon Within Your Product.'

Testimonials

DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

“The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how the unimaginable can change the world overnight. Human-made climate change has the same potential to impact our world and requires the right decisions and urgent action now. Optima Products Ltd has committed to achieving net zero GHG emissions in its own operations by 2035, as a manufacturer this will necessitate significant changes. We have therefore engaged with Tunley Environmental to partner us in delivering this commitment.”
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Christian MabeyManaging Director
"Tunley Environmental provided structure to our discussions and really useful personal insights that can save us from trying things that are not likely to work. Where they did recommend action it was considered and manageable for our scale of company.”
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Jon HiltonManaging Director
“At Sound United, one of our core values is that 'Our Obligation is Bigger than Us'. When implementing ESG, we needed to understand our baseline for carbon footprint in order to understand how we could reduce our impact on the environment. Tunley Environmental's knowledgeable team of professionals knew what we were looking to do, and worked quickly with our global team to gather and analyse our data. Throughout the process, they were easy to work with and on time on their delivery schedule. I highly recommended Tunley's service.”
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Leeanne SchererSR. Director of Global Service Operations
“Tunley Environmental has been a joy to work with. They made a complicated process easy to navigate and answered my many questions quickly and thoroughly. I highly recommend them.”
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Tim MayhoProject and Property Manager
“Stacey and Gareth were excellent in explaining the onboarding process and info gathering, taking much of the worry away from us and produced a really professional report and recommendations for achieving net zero. I would not hesitate to recommend Tunley Environmental to anyone considering starting on their carbon reduction journey.”
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Andrew SwindleyManaging Director
“Tunley Environmental has been great support through our carbon assessments. Torill completed an embodied carbon report on one of our products, we used the embodied carbon report and submitted to MAKE UK sustainability regional awards and won for our region. Great to be working with Tunley Environmental and the team and look forward to reaching our goal of net zero which I know we can with the support and expertise of the team.”
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Scott CommonsHSQE Manager