In Spring, 2024, the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) published a pivotal research document titled "End of Life Modeling and Data in North American Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Tools." This publication is a result of a collaborative effort with the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Building Transparency (BT), and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).
The research provides an in-depth analysis of end-of-life (EOL) processes for building materials, a critical aspect often overlooked in sustainability assessments. By conducting interviews, surveys, and workshops with industry experts, CLF researchers gathered comprehensive insights into the functionalities and data requirements of whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) tools. |