Guidance and support on implementing the whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard.

Are you looking for tools and resources to assist with understanding whole life carbon assessments, or implementing the standard successfully within your organisation?

With the latest edition now in full effect, members and professionals can access a range of support services from RICS to assist.

Training & Events

Expand your professional skills and knowledge with dedicated training and events supporting WLCA adoption and wider sustainability in the built environment.  Join courses and workshops designed to help you stay ahead in your field.

  • Web classes
  • Certificate courses
  • The first RICS annual sustainability conference

We can also offer bespoke training & CPD support for your team. Send us an enquiry using the form below.

Software Validation

Our software validation programme provides confidence for professionals who use carbon measurement software in their practice.

Find out more about Whole life carbon measurement software validation, including:

  • A list of validated software providers
  • The validation process and how to apply for validation.

Assurance and advisory

RICS offers bespoke assurance and advisory services to organisations to help streamline and accelerate the adoption and implementation of WLCA. Using an implementation roadmap, we guide organisations on the workflow, process, data, and digitalisation needed for WLCA. This service can also be combined with bespoke training. If you are interested in this service please contact us using the form below.

If you are interested in any of the above services, or require some bespoke support in embedding WLCA second edition in your organisation, fill in the form and we’ll be in touch. 

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