CIBSE is pleased to announce the launch of TM65 UAE: Embodied Carbon in Building Services – A Calculation Methodology for the United Arab Emirates. This essential guide provides a rapid and transparent approach to assessing the embodied carbon of building services in the UAE, supporting the construction industry in making informed decisions to reduce carbon emissions.
As the UAE continues its journey toward achieving net-zero carbon targets, TM65 UAE serves as a vital resource for integrating embodied carbon assessments into the design process alongside operational carbon considerations. The guide enables engineers, designers, and decision-makers to better understand the emissions associated with building services systems throughout a building’s lifecycle, empowering them to make sustainable and impactful choices.
Francisco Sierra, lead author of the TM65 UAE, said:
"TM65 UAE is a vital step forward for the UAE construction industry, providing a clear and practical methodology to assess embodied carbon in building services. By considering both embodied and operational carbon emissions, this guide empowers professionals to make informed decisions that align with net-zero carbon targets and drive sustainable progress across the region."
The UAE construction industry now has an opportunity to take a unified first step toward assessing embodied carbon emissions in building services. By leveraging this methodology, industry professionals can align with global sustainability goals and drive progress toward a lower-carbon future.
To learn more and access TM65 UAE, visit TM65UAE Embodied carbon in building services: a methodology for the UAE (pdf). Together, let’s build a sustainable future for the UAE.