This guide explains how to prepare a whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) in alignment with the model policy created by the Taskforce on Sustainability and Smart Cities. It is framed to be used by practitioners who must comply with the policy.

The guide explains what goes into submitting and complying with a WLCA. To stay impartial, the guide does not go into any one specific WLCA framework, but highlights what is needed to create a successful assessment.