Wholelifecarbon Technical Guide r2

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TECHNICAL GUIDE
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Revision Log
Revision Description Effective Date
R1 1st Edition 01/11/2021

R1.1 Updates: 01/04/2022
• Update Innovation section Guidance Notes to include recognition on use of low
carbon technologies and solutions as part of sustainable construction practices
(e.g. use of low carbon construction site generators)
• Minor edit to CN2.2 (ii) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems
worked example
R1.2 Updates: 19/05/2023
• Update the use of Building Embodied Carbon Calculator (BECC) at the SGBC
website to replace the BCA carbon calculator
R2 2nd Edition with updates: 01/01/2024
• CN1.1 Update on use of Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC) for upfront
carbon accounting and reference to SGBC Embodied Carbon in Buildings
Calculation Guidance
• CN 1.1 Include accounting of A5 Construction Phase embodied carbon
emissions in the Reference value for all building typologies
• CN 1.1 Revise Reference value for Residential building typology
• CN 2.1 (iii) Update score weightage on adoption of Low Carbon Concrete for
Residential building typology
• CN 2.1 (iv) Update renaming of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) to Crushed
Concrete Aggregate (CCA)
• CN 2.3 (ii) Update Document requirements on Demolition Protocol
• CN3.2 (i) Update Fit out products to recognise conserved fit-out materials for
common areas used
• Appendix 1 Update on Biogenic carbon reference
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Contents
CN 1 Carbon ............................................................................................................................................. 5
CN 1.1 Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessment .................................................................................... 5
(i) Whole Life Carbon Assessment .................................................................................................. 5
Assessment Criteria ......................................................................................................................... 5
Documentation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 6
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................... 6
(ii) Embodied Carbon..................................................................................................................... 12
Assessment Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 12
Documentation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 12
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 14
CN 1.2 2030 Transition Plan .............................................................................................................. 15
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 16
CN 2 Construction.................................................................................................................................. 17
CN 2.1 Sustainable Construction....................................................................................................... 17
(i) Design with Low CUI ................................................................................................................. 17
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 18
(ii) Adoption of Sustainable Building Systems and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
(DfMA) ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 20
(iii) Low Carbon Concrete .............................................................................................................. 21
(iv) Replacement of Aggregates .................................................................................................... 22
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 22
CN 2.2 Sustainable Products & Finishes ........................................................................................... 26
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 27
CN 2.3 Conservation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management ............................................... 31
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CN 3 Fit Out............................................................................................................................................ 32
CN 3.1 Green Lease............................................................................................................................ 32
References ..................................................................................................................................... 32
CN 3.2 Fit Out Products ..................................................................................................................... 33
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 34
CN 3.3 Tenancy Offsets ..................................................................................................................... 36
Guidance Notes ............................................................................................................................. 37
Appendix 1 – Whole Life Carbon Assessment ...................................................................................... 38
Modules A1 – A3 : Product Stage ................................................................................................. 38
Modules A4 – A5 : Construction Process Stage ............................................................................ 38
Modules B1 – B7 : Use Stage ......................................................................................................... 39
Modules C1 – C4 : End of Life (EoL) Stage..................................................................................... 42
Module D : Benefits and loads beyond the life cycle ................................................................... 43
CN References ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Acknowledgements:............................................................................................................................... 46
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CN 1 Carbon
A maximum of 5 points can be scored across CN 1 Carbon section
CN 1.1 Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessment

To help address the climate crisis, reduction in carbon emissions is crucial. The carbon section looks to guide
project teams on accounting for the carbon in their projects and promote the reduction in carbon over the
lifetime of an asset.
CN 1.1 Whole Life Carbon Assessment New Buildings Existing Buildings

(i) Whole life carbon assessment (Minimum scope) 3 Points N.A
(ii) Embodied Carbon

a. Embodied Carbon Calculation 0.5 Point 1 Point
b. > 10% Reduction from the reference embodied

carbon (for Concrete, Glass and Steel) 1 Point 1 Point
OR OR
c. > 30% Reduction from the reference embodied
carbon (for Concrete, Glass and Steel) 2 Points 2 Points
(i) Whole Life Carbon Assessment

Whole Life Carbon (WLC) emissions encompass carbon emissions resulting from sourcing through construction
and the use of a building over its entire life, including its demolition and disposal (cradle to grave). They capture
a building’s operational carbon emissions from energy use and its embodied carbon emissions, that is, those
associated with raw material extraction, manufacture and transport of building materials, construction and the
emissions associated with maintenance, repair and replacement as well as dismantling, demolition and eventual
material disposal.
A WLC assessment also includes an assessment of the potential carbon emissions ‘benefits’ from the reuse or
recycling of components after the end of a building’s useful life. As the benefits of reuse and recycling are
relatively unpredictable, they are to be reported separately. Notwithstanding, gauging these potential benefits
is important as it gives a carbon value to the future circular economic potential of a design and depicts a true
picture of a building’s carbon impact on the environment.
Assessment Criteria
Applicable to all new buildings (Non Residential and Residential) and Existing Buildings with Addition and
Alteration (A&A) works involving additional gross floor area (GFA) with new construction, addition of floors with
independent substructures.
The assessment should cover the development’s carbon emissions over its lifetime, accounting for:
• its operational carbon emissions
• its embodied carbon emissions
• any future potential carbon emissions ‘benefits’, post ‘end of life’, including benefits from reuse and recycling
of building structure and materials.
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Documentation Requirements
Submission of the following where applicable:
At Design stage (New Buildings) / Pre-retrofit stage (Existing Buildings):
• Provide project specific background information using WLC Assessment Template
• Provide documentation on Bill of Quantities (BoQ), or as identified in other design information e.g.
drawings, tender specifications, BIM model, architectural/ structural plan layouts, elevations, etc. to
account for the building elements within the building element groups specified in Table 2 and extent of
coverage for WLC assessment
• Provide Software tool details (assumptions, boundary conditions, etc.) for computing WLC assessment
• Provide the WLC assessment results (minimum scope/ full scope) using WLC Assessment Template
At Verification stage (New Buildings & Existing Buildings):

• Provide as built project specific background information using WLC Assessment Template
• Provide as-buit documentation on Bill of Quantities (BoQ), or as identified in other design information
e.g. drawings, tender specifications, BIM model, architectural/ structural plan layouts, elevations, etc.
to account for the building elements within the building element groups specified in Table 2 and extent
of coverage for WLC assessment
• Provide Software tool details (assumptions, boundary conditions, etc.) for computing as-built WLC
assessment
• Provide as-buit WLC assessment results (minimum scope/ full scope) using WLC Assessment Template
Guidance Notes
Methodology
Whole Life carbon (WLC) assessment guidance is consistent with BS EN 15978 and BS EN 15804 and to be read in
conjunction with RICS Professional Statement (PS): Whole Life Carbon assessment for the built environment, with
adaptation to the local context.
WLC assessment adopts the framework for appraising the environmental impacts of the built environment
provided by BS EN 15978: 2011: (Sustainability of construction works — Assessment of environmental
performance of buildings — Calculation method). It sets out the principles and calculation method for whole life
assessment of the environmental impacts from built projects based on life-cycle assessment. The RICS PS serves
as a guide to the practical implementation of the BS EN 15978 principles, which sets out technical details and
calculation requirements, with adaptation to the local context in this document.
Life Cycle assessment (LCA)

LCA is fundamental to a WLC assessment. It is a systematic set of procedures for compiling and examining the
inputs and outputs of materials and energy, and the associated environmental impacts directly attributable to
the functioning of a building throughout its life cycle as per ISO 14040: 2006. A LCA helps the architect understand,
at design stage, the lifetime consequences of their design decisions. This promotes durability, resource efficiency,
reuse and future adaptability, all of which contribute to lifetime carbon reductions. Therefore, all life cycle stages
defined by BS EN 15978 should ideally be included in WLC assessment. (refer to Figure 1)
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Figure 1: Whole life carbon assessment corresponding to the life cycle stages
Life Cycle Modules
BS EN 15978 and the RICS PS set out four stages in the life of a typical project described as life-cycle modules:
• Module A1 – A5 (Product sourcing and construction stage)
• Module B1 – B7 (Use stage)
• Module C1 – C4 (End of life stage)
• Module D (Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary)
Reference Study Period (RSP)

WLC assessment is carried out based on the building life cycle within the reference study period (RSP). The default
value of the reference study period shall be the required service life of the building.
Building type Reference Study Period (RSP) (years)

Residential 50
Non Residential 50
Table 1: Reference study period for different building types
Spatial boundaries
The assessment should cover all building components and works relating to the proposed building and its
intended use, including its foundations, external works within the site. The site boundary shall be clearly
demarcated in the building plan.
Building physical characteristics

A full WLC assessment should cover all items listed in the project’s Bill of Quantities (BoQ) or as identified in other
design information (drawings, specifications, etc.) that fall under the building element categories specified in
Table 2.
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The assessment should cover at least 95% (EN15804; 6.3.5) of the cost allocated to each building element
category (0 to 7 of Table 2). Items excluded should each account for less than 1% of the total category cost.
Note: Where coverage is lower than recommended, this should be clearly indicated and the actual percentage
of coverage must be reported alongside the carbon calculation results in the WLC Assessment Template.
Cost has been selected over physical characteristics, such as mass, to determine the coverage cut-off point as it
is more practical than to determine the exact quantities of all items to be included, especially at early design
stages.
For items not covered, the subtotal carbon budget of each category should be multiplied by the following
adjustment factor to account for the impacts of the items not quantified:
Coverage adjustment factor = (100% / % of cost covered in the given category)
Worked Example
S/N Building Building Element Total Cost Scenario 1: Scenario 2:

Element ($) Coverage of Coverage of
Group element group element group
($) ($)
(≥ 95% ) (< 95% )
2 Superstructure a. Frame a.10,000 a.10,000 a.9,000
(Main) b. Upper floors including balconies b.10,000 b.8,000 b.9,000
c. Roof c.10,000 c.10,000 c.9,000
d. Stairs and ramps d.10,000 d.10,000 d.9,000
40,000 38,000 36,000
(38,000/40,000 (36,000/40,000
= 95%) = 90%)
Coverage adjustment factor = 100% / 90% = 1.11
Sub-total Carbon budget of Building Element Group, Superstructure (Main)
= 1.11 x Carbon budget of Superstructure(Main) (kg CO2e)
If cost data is unavailable, the same principles apply to the mass or area of elements as appropriate.
S/N Building part/Element group Building Element

Demolition 0.1 Major Demolition Works
0 Facilitation works 0.2 & 0.4 Temporary/ Enabling Works
0 Facilitation works 0.3 Specialist groundworks
1 Substructure 1.1 Substructure
2 Superstructure (Main) a. Frame
b. Upper floors incl. balconies
c. Roof
d. Stairs and ramps
2 Superstructure (External) e. External Walls
f. Windows and External Doors
2 Superstructure (Internal) g. Internal Walls and Partitions
h. Internal Doors
3 Finishes 3.1 Wall finishes
3.2 Floor finishes
3.3 Ceiling finishes
4 Fittings, furnishings and 4.1 Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment (building related)
equipment (FF&E)
5 Building Services/MEP 5.1 Services (building related)
6 Prefabricated Buildings and 6.1 Prefabricated Buildings and Building Units
Building Units
7 Work to Existing Building 7.1 Minor Demolition and Alteration Works
Table 2: Building elements groups
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Floor area measurement
For WLC assessment, floor areas shall be taken from BIM model, BoQ or cost plan, or architectural plans. The
unit of measurement for floor area should be Gross Floor Area (GFA) to represent the entirety of the built
asset.
Quantity of measurement
For WLC assessment, material/ product quantities shall be taken from materials delivery orders, BIM model, BoQ/
Cost plan or estimation from architectural plans.
Units of measurement
WLC assessment results shall be reported in the following units: kg CO2 equivalent (kgCO2e), or multiples thereof
appropriate, e.g. tCO2e.
Minimum Scope Requirement of WLC Assessment

Minimum scope of WLC assessment must cover the building elements and life cycle stages specified in Table 2
and Table 3 to score 3 points. Refer to Figure 2 and Appendix 1 on the detailed Minimum Scope requirement of
WLC assessment.
Minimum Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessment

Building elements to be included Substructure
Superstructure (Main, External, Internal)
Life cycle stages to be included Product stage [A1-A3]

Construction stage [A4-A5]
Maintenance Stage [B2] Facade
Replacement Stage [B4] ACMV
Operational Energy use [B6]
Table 3: Minimum scope requirement of WLC assessment
Figure 2 : Life cycle stages to be included in minimum scope of WLC assessment

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Full Scope of WLC Assessment
A complete WLC assessment should include, in addition to the minimum scope of WLC assessment, the remaining
life cycle stages (including D to be reported separately) and cover all items listed in the project’s bill of quantities
(BoQ), or design information identified in drawings, specifications, etc. that come under the building element
categories specified in Table 2 to score a total of 5 points, of which 2 points is scored under the Innovation section.
Refer to Figure 3 on the lifecycle stages to be included under the full WLC assessment.
Figure 3 : Life cycle stages to be included in full scope of WLC assessment
Software Tools for calculation of WLC Assessment
Tool Country of Project Online/Offline Scope Data source

Origin Type software (Module)
One Click Finland Buildings Offline A to C Built-in with access to
LCA and civil widely spread local EPD
works databases, including
Ecoinvent
eToolLCD Australia Buildings Online A to C (+ D) Uses Ecoinvent database
(EPDs) which includes data
by BRE in the UK.
IES VE UK Buildings Offline A to C Built-in with access to some

of the most widely spread
local EPD databases,
including Ecoinvent
Tally USA Buildings Offline A to C Uses Gabi database which

contains EPDs.
Sturgis UK Buildings Offline A to C EPD database built over

Carbon more than 10 years of
Calculator practice in the UK. It allows
the possibility to input
additional EPDs manually.
Table 4: Examples of software tools for calculation of Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessment
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For use of alternative software tools not listed in Table 4, it needs to fulfill the following criteria:
• It adopts the BS EN 15978 methodology for WLC assessment

• The scope covers modules A, B, C and D
• Where the selected software tool does not include module D by default, this has to be accounted for
separately (refer to Appendix on Module D Computation (without software)
• The database from which the life-cycle assessment information is sourced is based on EPDs that reflect
the country of origin of the material selected.
Carbon Data Sources

The following are acceptable sources of carbon data for materials and products, in order of preference:
• Type III environmental declarations (EPDs and equivalent) and datasets in accordance with EN 15804
• Type III environmental declarations (EPDs and equivalent) and datasets in accordance with ISO 21930
• Type III environmental declarations (EPDs and equivalent) and datasets in accordance with ISO 14067
• EPDs and datasets in accordance with ISO 14025, ISO 14040 and 14044
• Type III environmental declarations (EPDs and equivalent) and datasets in accordance with PAS 2050
Additional Guidance
Type III environmental declarations should be issued by a designated programme operator adhering to the
requirements of ISO 14025.
Where there is no specific qualifying carbon data for items included in the assessment, then allowable carbon
information available for equivalent or closely similar products, that complies with the above requirements,
should be used. (also refer to EN 15978: 8.4 and 10.3)
The most recent geographically and technologically appropriate data should be selected depending on project
location and subject to anticipated supply chains.
Carbon data for modules [A1–A3], [B1], [B2], [B3], [C1],[C3], [C4] and [D] should be retrieved from the allowable
carbon data sources specified and used in line with the project-specific scenarios developed at building level.
Carbon figures for the remaining life stages [A4], [A5], [B4– B7], [C2] should be calculated on a project-specific
basis, considering the project location, likely procurement routes, anticipated operation and maintenance
schedules and EoL scenarios. Where EPD data is used for these modules, the carbon values should be adjusted
accordingly to fit the project-specific scenarios.
The assessor must explicitly state the data sources used in the WLC assessment.
The specific product data should not be older than five years and generic data not older than ten years. (refer to
EN 15804; 6.3.7)
Allowable Carbon conversion factors

Carbon dioxide equivalence (CO2e) emissions from electicity use, grid emission factor (Scope 2 emissions) can be
assumed as 0.4085 kg CO2/kWh. (refer to EMA’s website on energy transformation for more information)
Diesel CO2 emission factor can be assumed as 3186.3 kg CO2/tonne or 741.1 kg CO2/GJ (refer to NEA website on
Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement and Reporting Guide for more information)
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(ii) Embodied Carbon
Assessment Criteria
Applicable to new buildings (Non Residential and Residential) and existing buildings (Non-Residential and
Residential) undergoing addition and alteration works involving additional gross floor area (GFA) with new
construction, addition of floors with independent substructures
Embodied carbon of the development can be computed using the Building Embodied Carbon Calculator (BECC)
or the Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC) tool, which can be downloaded from the Singapore Green
Building Council (SGBC) website for use.
To harmonise carbon emissions data collection efforts during the design and construction phases of projects, and
to provide a standardised framework for the reporting of embodied carbon emissions, refer to the SGBC
Embodied Carbon in Buildings Calculation Guidance, which can be downloaded from SGBC website. The Guide
provides essential building materials that should be included within the scope for embodied carbon emissions
reporting for the project.
• Embodied Carbon computation (including substructure) of new buildings (Non Residential and
Residential) (0.5pt)
• Embodied Carbon computation (including substructure) of existing building (Non-Residential and
Residential) undergoing addition and alteration works involving additional gross floor area (GFA) with
new construction, addition of floors with independent substructures (1.0pt)
The reduction of embodied carbon for concrete, glass and steel under CN1.1 (ii) (b) or (c) shall be computed using
the Building Embodied Carbon calculator (BECC)/ Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC) hosted at the SGBC
website.
• Where results show more than 10% reduction from the embodied carbon reference value for concrete,
glass and steel have been achieved, score of 1 point
• Where results show more than 30% reduction from the embodied carbon reference value for concrete,
glass and steel have been achieved, score of 2 points
• To submit results of embodied carbon footprint using the Building Embodied Carbon calculator (BECC)
in excel format or results (project details, component list, construction details accounting for A1 to A5
carbon emissions) from the Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC) using the template/ pdf format
with the relevant supporting documentation and calculations. Preliminary/proposed concrete mix
designs are acceptable at the design stage but as-built concrete mix designs must be submitted during
verification.
• For inputs of self-declaration of emission factors via the BECC or SBCC, project team must provide
documentation on the source of emission factors with the relevant detailed calculations.
• To submit results of as-built embodied carbon footprint using the Building Embodied Carbon calculator
(BECC) in excel format or results (project details, component list, construction details accounting for A1
to A5 carbon emissions) from the Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC) using the template/ pdf
format with the relevant supporting documentation and calculations. As-built concrete mix designs
highlighting the amendments/ changes in the mix (with supporting documents) to be submitted, if
applicable.
• For inputs of self-declaration of emission factors via the BECC or SBCC, project team must provide
documentation on the source of emission factors with the relevant detailed calculations.
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Guidance Notes
Embodied carbon of the development
Figure 4 : Embodied Carbon computation of the development
Embodied carbon reference values of different building typologies

The embodied carbon reference values of different building typologies based on life cycle modules [A1] to [A5]
for superstructure only in Table 5 are adopted as baselines in the computation of embodied carbon reduction for
Concrete, Glass and Steel for the development.
Building Typology Reference value (kgCO2e/m2)

[A1] to [A5]* emissions for Superstructure only
Non-Residential 1000
Residential 1300
Industrial 2500
Table 5: Embodied carbon reference values of different building typologies
*Include the accounting of A5 Construction Phase embodied carbon emissions in the Reference value for all building
typologies.
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CN 1.2 2030 Transition Plan
To encourage and recognise advanced climate leadership of the building management in rapid decarbonization.
This section is aligned with the WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings commitment.
Assessment Criteria
CN 1.2 2030 Transition Plan New Buildings Existing Buildings
(i) Develop and publish as 2030 Transition For Non-Residential Buildings
Plan that delineates steps to deliver a net 3 Points
1 Point
zero carbon building from 2030 for the
asset under assessment, based on scope 1 For Residential Buildings
and 2 emissions 1 Point
(ii) At least 50% offset of scope 2 emissions For Non-Residential Buildings

offset at the time of verification N.A 2 Points
For Residential Buildings

N.A
Applicable to all new buildings and existing buildings with retrofitting works. All relevant building scope 1 and 2
operational energy related emissions which are under the direct control or are part of the base building scope.
For New Buildings (Design Stage)
Submission of a 2030 Transition Plan as outlined below, endorsed by (i) the developer/building owner
representative.
For New Buildings (Verification Stage)
As-built transition plan and update of relevant information publicized.
For Existing Non-Residential Buildings
Submission of a 2030 Transition Plan as outlined below, endorsed by (i) the developer/building owner
representative. (3 points)
A detailed analysis of the scope 2 carbon emissions for the building with 50% offset by renewable energy
certificates (REC’s) compliant to SS 673: 2021 Singapore Standard Code of practice for renewable energy
certificates. (2 points)
For Existing Residential Buildings
Management Council to provide the transition plan for the development and guiding procurement policies with
evidence of resolutions passed in AGM’s that allow for the transition plan to be implemented.
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Guidance Notes
The transition plan should follow the following outline.
Transition Plan Outline:
• Commit advanced trajectory for project/portfolio/organisation building(s) to operate at net zero carbon
by 2030
• Disclose measure, disclose and assess annual asset and portfolio energy demand and carbon emissions.
Baseline needs to be disclosed publicly through corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, the
entity’s website or market mechanisms. All scope 1 and scope 2 operational carbon emissions are to be
measured using carbon dioxide equivalence (CO2e) in tonnes (t) and over a continuous 12 month interval.
In summary, the portfolio working baseline is the direct emissions (scope 1) plus the indirect emissions
(scope 2) minus the avoided emissions (renewables and offsets)
Guiding Assumptions
- Carbon dioxide equivalence (CO2e) for scope 2 emissions relating from electricity use, grid emission
factor can be assumed as 0.4085 kg CO2/kWh (further information may be found on EMA’s website
on energy transformation)
- Diesel CO2 emission factor can be assumed as 3186.3 kg CO2/tonne or 741.1 kg CO2/GJ (further
information may be found in NEA website on Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement and
Reporting Guide)
• Act Develop and implement a carbon emissions reduction strategy that includes energy demand
reduction targets, building measures to decarbonise grids and renewable energy procurement. Projects
are encouraged to use the energy efficiency pathways stipulated in Green Mark 2021 as evaluation
metric.
Renewable procurement
- Projects should follow a renewable hierachy where feasible. This includes renewable electricity,
produced either on-site or off-site, or by offsets; with generating supply to the local grid and
sufficient building measures which serve to decarbonise the grid as much as possible. The projects
considerations for the different renewable energy solutions should be included as part of report.
- Purchased renewable energy should follow SS 673: 2021 Singapore Standard Code of practice for
renewable energy certificates.
• Verify Demonstrate enhanced energy performance, reduced carbon emissions & progress towards net
zero carbon assets and portfolio. Publicly report progress annually against targets.
Definitions
Net zero carbon is when the amount of carbon dioxide emissions associated with building operations on an
annual basis is zero or negative. Using WorldGBC’s definition, a net zero carbon building is highly energy efficient
and fully powered from on-site and/or off-site renewable energy sources and offsets.
Scope 1 emissions are defined as direct GHG emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the
company [e.g. vehicles, industrial process loads, backup generators, refrigerants and natural gas]
Scope 2 emissions are defined as indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed
by the company [e.g. electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting asset]
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CN 2 Construction
A maximum of 5 points can be scored across CN 2 Construction section.
CN 2.1 Sustainable Construction

To encourage sustainable use of construction materials, products and promote sustainable construction methods
to reduce environmental impacts during the construction phase.
CN 2.1 Sustainable Construction New Buildings Existing Buildings

(i) Design with Low CUI 1 Point* 1 Point*
1 Point 1 Point
(ii) Adoption of Sustainable Building Systems
(iii) Use of Low Carbon Concrete certified by SGBC or

1 Point 1 Point
equivalent local certification bodies (using CEM II – V
cements under SS EN 197-1) for ≥ 80% of applicable
superstructure works by volume
(iv) Replacement of coarse and fine aggregates with CCA, 1 Point 1 Point
WCS and GF
*CN 2.1 (i) New and Existing buildings - 1 point for Non Residential; 2 points for Residential
(i) Design with Low CUI

To reduce the amount of concrete used within the project.
Assessment Criteria
(i) Design with Low CUI to meet the following: For Non Residential For Non Residential
Buildings Buildings
1 Point 1 Point
Building types CUI
Non-Residential ≤ 0.35 For Residential Buildings For Residential Buildings
2 Points 2 Points
Residential ≤ 0.45
Industrial ≤ 0.45
Applicable to new buildings and existing buildings undergoing addition and alteration works involving additional
gross floor area (GFA) with new construction, addition of floors with independent substructures.
• Soft copy extracts of calculations (e.g. PDF format) from BIM software or calculation showing the
quantity of concrete for each floor level which should include all the concrete building elements, such
as non-load bearing and architectural concrete components;
• BIM model, architectural and structural plan layout, elevation and sectional plans showing the type of
building elements/systems used, the dimensions and sizes of all the building and structural elements;
• Soft copy extracts of calculations (e.g. PDF format) from BIM software or calculations supported by
detailed design drawings showing the use of alternative construction methods .
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• Provide as-built BIM model or drawings and as-built CUI calculation for verification
Guidance Notes
CUI serves as an indicator of the amount of concrete used to construct the superstructure that includes both the
structural and non-structural elements. CUI does not include the concrete used for external works and
substructure works such as basements and foundations.
CUI is defined as the volume of concrete in cubic metres needed to cast a square metre of Constructed Floor Area
(CFA). The formula used for calculation is as follows:
Concrete Usage Index = Concrete Volume in m3 / CFA in m2
Worked Example on the Calculation of CUI:
*Figures are for illustration purposes only
Proposed non-residential development comprises a 30-storey block with a basement carpark and the following
details:
Project Gross Floor Area (GFA) = 60,000m2. Superstructure elements are all precast.
Concrete usage for foundation and basement carpark works are excluded in CUI tabulation.
Project Reference No.: AXXXX-00001-20XX Total no. of storey for the project: 30
Block No: A GFA of project: 60,000m2
Structural System Volume of Remarks*
concrete (m3)
1 1st storey
1.1 Columns 120 C80 300x300 precast columns
1.2 Beams 320 Precast
1.3 Slabs 400 Post–tensioned
1.4 Staircases 93.5 Precast
1.5 Suspended structures like planter boxes, bay -
0
windows, ledges etc
1.6 Parapets 0 -
1.7 External walls - loadbearing walls 0 -
1.8 External walls – non-loadbearing walls 22 Precast green wall
1.9 Internal walls – loadbearing walls 55 RC
1.10 Internal walls –nonloadbearing walls 10 Light weight concrete
1.11 Others (kerbs, ramps, services risers, etc) 15 RC
Total volume of concrete for this storey (m3) 1,035.5
Total constructed floor area for this storey (m 2) 2,300
2 Typical storey (2nd to roof)
1.1 Columns 115 Precast
1.2 Beams 301.5 Precast
1.3 Slabs 320 Post–tensioned
1.4 Staircases 93.5 Precast
1.5 Suspended structures like planter boxes, bay -
0
windows, ledges etc
1.6 Parapets 0 -
1.7 External walls - loadbearing walls 0 -
1.8 External walls –non-loadbearing walls 22 Precast green wall
1.9 Internal walls – loadbearing walls 50 RC
1.10 Internal walls – nonloadbearing walls 10 Light weight concrete
1.11 Others (kerbs, ramps, services risers, etc) 0 RC
Total volume of concrete for one storey (m 3) 912
Total constructed floor area for one storey (m 2) 2630
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Total volume of concrete for 2nd to 30th storey – includes roof level 27,360
(m3)
Total constructed floor area for 2nd to 30th storey – includes roof 78,900
level (m2)
Total volume of superstructure concrete for this project (m 3) 28,395.5
Total constructed floor area of superstructure for this project (m 2) 81,200
*To indicate if the structural elements are of precast concrete, post-tensioned concrete, high strength concrete (>Grade 60)
or reinforced concrete (RC) under the ‘Remarks’ column.
With reference to the above table,
Concrete usage for superstructure Constructed floor area (CFA)
1st storey = 1,035.5 m3 1st storey = 2,300 m2

From 2nd to 30th storey = 27,360 m3 From 2nd to 30th storey = 78,900 m2
(including roof level) (including roof level)
Therefore, Therefore,
Total concrete usage = 28,395.5 m3 Total constructed floor areas = 81,200m2
Important notes: The quantities of the concrete for all the structural and non-structural elements for each floor level are to
be computed. All the elements listed in the table such as columns, beams, slabs, suspended structures (like planter boxes,
bay windows and ledges etc.), parapets, walls and others (service risers, kerbs, ramps etc.) are to be included. The derivation
of the concrete volume breakdown must be traceable on the drawings. The concrete usages for foundation and basement
works are to be excluded in CUI computation. For project with raft foundation that is also the floor slab of 1st level, half of
the volume will be accountable in the CUI calculation.
CUI of project: 28,395.5 m3 / 81,200 m2 = 0.35 m3/m2 (non-residential, CUI ≤ 0.35)

Therefore, points awarded for CN 2.1 (i) = 1 point
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(ii) Adoption of Sustainable Building Systems and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
(DfMA)
To reduce the quantity of resources used and waste generated in the design and construction of the project.
Assessment Criteria
(ii) Adoption of building system to the following quantum of
the Constructed Floor Area (CFA)
Adoption of
Building Type sustainable building 1 Point 1 Point
system
Non-Residential ≥ 50% of CFA
Residential ≥ 55% of CFA
gross floor area (GFA) with new construction, addition of floors with independent substructures. (Non Residential
and Residential)
1 point can be scored if the percentage of coverage on adoption of Sustainable building systems and Design for
Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) that minimize resource use and waste, with a view to greater integration
of components and systems for the corresponding building type has been met. The following can be considered
jointly and severally based on percentage (%) coverage over constructed floor area.
a) Advanced Precast Concrete Systems (APCS)

b) Structural Steel
c) Mass Engineered Timber (MET)
d) Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC)
e) Hybrid structural system of:
i. Structural Steel and Precast Concrete; or
ii. MET and Structural Steel/ Precast Concrete
• Soft copy extracts of calculations (e.g. PDF format) from BIM software or calculation showing the
percentage, the dimensions and sizes of all building elements/systems used with clear demarcations;
• BIM model, architectural and structural plan layout, elevation and sectional plans showing the type of
building elements/systems used, the dimensions and sizes of all the building and structural elements;
• Technical product information (including drawings and supporting documents) of the building
elements/systems
• Provide as-built BIM model or drawings and as-built calculations
• Provide final Buildable Design Score (B-score) for verification on sustainable building systems adopted
Guidance Notes
Building element Coverage based on area on plan

Mass Engineered Timber (MET) 40,000m2
Precast concrete 3005m2
Total Area 43,005m2
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Note: Assume no overlaps in the area of coverage based on project plans. Alternatively, area of coverage can be directly
taken off from the plan drawings instead of using the tabular calculation format as shown above.
From the CUI tabulation, CFA = 81,200 m2
% coverage by area: 43,005 m2 / 81,200 m2 = 52.96% > 50%
Therefore, points awarded for CN 2.1 (ii) = 1 point.
(iii) Low Carbon Concrete

To reduce the quantity of resources used and waste generated in the design and construction of the project.
Assessment Criteria
(iii) Use of Low Carbon Concrete certified by SGBC or
equivalent local certification bodies (using CEM II – V
cements under SS EN 197-1) for ≥ 80% of applicable
superstructure works by volume
a. SGBP 2 ticks or equivalent administered by local 0.5 Point (NR) 0.5 Point (NR)
certification bodies 1.0 Point (R) 1.0 Point (R)
b. SGBP 3 ticks or equivalent administered by local 0.75 Point (NR) 0.75 Point (NR)
certification bodies 1.5 Point (R) 1.5 Point (R)
c. SGBP 4 ticks or equivalent administered by local 1 Point (NR) 1 Point (NR)

certification bodies 2 Point(R) 2 Point (R)
and Residential)
• Extract of tender specification, or proposed concrete mix design, or plans showing use of at least SGBP
2 ticks and above or equivalent concrete
• Calculation showing extent of use of at least SGBP 2 ticks and above or equivalent concrete
• SGBC certification of the concrete products/mixes used for the project.
• As-built calculation showing extent of use of at least SGBP 2 ticks and above or equivalent concrete
• Delivery orders and details of the actual concrete mix used in the project
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(iv) Replacement of Aggregates
To reduce use of natural aggregates and promote circularity of materials.
Assessment Criteria

(iv) The replacement of coarse and fine aggregates for
structural concrete applications [by mass of *Crushed
Concrete Aggregates (CCA), Washed Copper Slag (WCS),
Granite Fines (GF)]
a. Replacement of EITHER coarse OR fine 0.5 Point 0.5 Point
aggregates
b. Replacement of BOTH coarse and fine 1 Point 1 Point

aggregates
*Crushed concrete aggregate (CCA), referred to in current standards, was previously called recycled concrete
aggregate (RCA)
and Residential)
A maximum of 1 point to meet both minimum requirements in terms of extent of usage and replacement levels
as shown in the table below:
Minimum Requirement CCA WCS GF

Extent of usage ≥ 1.5% x GFA ≥ 0.75% x GFA ≥ 1.5% x GFA
Replacement amount (%) ≥ 20% ≤ 10% ≥ 50%
• Extract of tender specification or proposed concrete mix design showing the maximum clinker content
and/or the detailed usage of recycled/ engineered/ alternative aggregates (e.g. CCA/WCS/GF);
• Calculation showing the quantity of recycled/ engineered/ alternative aggregates (e.g. CCA/WCS/GF) to
be used for the project;

• As-built drawings highlighting if there is deviation of the building design or usage scope clinkers;
recycled/ engineered/ alternative aggregates (e.g. CCA/ WCS/GF) in the project;
• Delivery orders and details of the actual concrete mix used in the project showing the usage of clinkers;
recycled/ engineered/ alternative aggregates (e.g. CCA/ WCS/GF);
• SGBC certification of the concrete products/mixes used for the project
Guidance Notes
Worked example on the calculation for the adoption rate of sustainable building systems
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The below illustrates different scenarios on how a project can calculate the points scored for this requirement,
CN 2.1 (iv).
In this example, the project has made the following aggregate replacements with reference to the above project
details under Worked Example for CUI:
a) Scenario 1 - Replacement amount is not within range of minimum required amount

• Coarse Aggregates
i. 10% replacement with CCA for slabs,
ii. Additional 30% replacement for all non-load bearing walls in the super structure.
• Fine aggregates
i. 15% replacement with WCS for all slabs,
ii. 40% replacement with GF for all slabs.
b) Scenario 2 - Replacement amount meets required amount

• Coarse Aggregates
i. 20% replacement with CCA for slabs,
ii. Additional 30% replacement for all non-load bearing walls in the super structure.
• Fine aggregates
i. 10% replacement with WCS for all slabs,
ii. 50% replacement with GF for all slabs.
Coarse Aggregates - Crushed Concrete Aggregates (CCA)

a) Scenario 1 – Replacement amount is less than minimum required amount of 20%
Based on mix design, 10% of coarse aggregates are replaced with CCA for slabs. Thus, it does not fulfil the
minimum replacement requirement to score point.
Requirements - RCA Met requirements?

1. Replacement amount No
2. Extent of usage -
b) Scenario 2 – replacement amount meets required amount
Based on mix design, 20% of coarse aggregates are replaced with CCA for slabs. This fulfils the minimum
replacement amount requirement.
Next, calculate if the extent of usage meets the requirements of ≥ 1.5% x GFA.
Minimum usage requirement for CCA = 0.015 x GFA = 0.015 x 60,000 m2 = 900 tons
Total concrete volume of all slabs = 400 m3 + (320 m3 x 30) = 10,000m3

Total concrete volume of all non-load bearing walls = 22 m3 + 10 m3 + (22 m3 x 30) + (10 m3 x 30) = 992m3
[Approximate coarse aggregate content in concrete = 1 ton/m3]

Total tonnage of CCA used for super structure
= [(20% x 1 ton/m3) x 10,000m3] + [(30% x 1 ton/m3) x 992m3] = 2297.6 tonnes > 900 tonnes, therefore meeting
minimum extent of usage requirement.
Requirements - CCA Met requirements?

1. Replacement amount Yes
2. Extent of usage Yes
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Therefore, points scored = 0.5 points
Fine Aggregates - Washed Copper Slag (WCS)

Note: Amount replacement of WCS shall be ≤ 10%
a) Scenario 1 – Replacement amount is more than 10%
Based on mix design, 15% of fine aggregates are replaced with WCS for slabs. Thus, it does not fulfil the
minimum replacement requirement to score this point.
Requirements - WCS Met requirements?

Based on mix design, 10% of fine aggregates are replaced with WCS for slabs. This fulfils the minimum
Minimum usage requirement for WCS = 0.015 x GFA/2 = 0.015 x 60,000 m2/2 = 450 tons
Total concrete volume of all slabs = 400m3 + 320m3 x 30 = 10,000m3
Total tonnage of fine aggregate used for super structure

= 0.7 ton/m3 x concrete volume (m3), 0.7 ton/m3 x 28,395.5m3 = 19,876.85 tonnes
[Approximate fine aggregate content in concrete = 0.7 ton/m3]
Total tonnage of WCS used for super structure

= [*(10% x 0.7 ton/m3) x 10,000m3] = 700 tonnes > 450 tonnes, therefore meeting minimum extent of usage
requirement.
Requirements - WCS Met requirements?

Fine Aggregates – Granite Fines (GF)

a) Scenario 1 – Replacement amount is less than minimum required amount of 50%
Based on mix design, 40% of fine aggregates are replaced with GF for slabs. Thus, it does not fulfil the minimum
replacement requirement to score this point.
Requirements - GF Met requirements?

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Based on mix design, 50% of fine aggregates are replaced with GF for slabs. This fulfils the minimum
Minimum usage requirement for GF = 0.015 x GFA = 0.015 x 60,000 m2 = 900 tons
Total concrete volume of all slabs = 400m3 + 320m3 x 30 = 10,000m3
Total tonnage of fine aggregate used for super structure

= 0.7 ton/m3 x concrete volume (m3), 0.7 ton/m3 x 28,395.5m3 = 19,876.85 tonnes
[Approximate fine aggregate content in concrete = 0.7 ton/m3]
Total tonnage of GF used for super structure

= [*(50% x 0.7 ton/m3) x 10,000m3] = 3,500 tonnes > 450 tonnes, therefore meeting minimum extent of usage
requirement.
Requirements – Granite Fines Met requirements?

Summary of points scored under CN2.1 (iv)

a) Scenario 1
Total points scored for CN 2.1 (iv) = 0 points
- Coarse Aggregates (CCA): 0 pts

- Fine Aggregates: (WCS) 0pts + (GF) 0pts = 0 pt
b) Scenario 2
Total points awarded for CN 2.1 (iv) = 1 point
- Coarse Aggregates (CCA): 0.5 pts

- Fine Aggregates: (WCS) 0.5pts + (GF) 0.5pts = 1 pt
Cap at max. 1 point.
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CN 2.2 Sustainable Products & Finishes
To promote sustainable procurement of products, resource efficient and environmentally friendly specifications
of products in a building to minimise the resources used in the construction / retrofitting of the building.
Assessment Criteria
CN 2.2 Sustainable Products & Finishes New Buildings Existing Buildings
(i) ≥ 60% (by cost) or ≥ 80% (by areas) For Non Residential Buildings For Non Residential Buildings
of the Architectural and applicable 1 Point 2 Points
landscaping works are at least SGBP
2 ticks or equivalent administered by For Residential Buildings For Residential Buildings
local certification bodies 2 Points 2 Points
(ii) ≥ 60% (by cost) of Mechanical, For Non Residential Buildings For Non Residential Buildings
Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) 1 Point 3 Points
systems are SGBP certified or
equivalent administered by local For Residential Buildings For Residential Buildings
certification bodies 1 Point 3 Points
Applicable to all new buildings and existing buildings with retrofitting works or change of MEP systems. (Non
Residential and Residential)
There are two options (coverage by cost or by areas) for scoring. The project team should decide on either one
which is most appropriate for its context.
Cost
• Estimated cost of all the architectural and landscaping works/MEP systems* within the project’s cost
plan/ bill of quantities (BoQ), preferably prepared by an accredited cost consultant.
• Estimated cost of the certified architectural and landscaping products (at least 2 ticks)/MEP systems*
within the project’s cost plan/bill of quantities (BoQ), preferably prepared by an accredited cost
consultant.
• Extracts of the tender design specification showing the building architectural and landscaping
works/MEP systems and descriptions of each systems
• Product certificates and catalogue
• Design drawings marking the use of the certified architectural and landscaping products (at least 2
ticks)/MEP systems*.
Area
• Extracts of the tender design specification showing:

➢ The building systems which the project targets to score points for, and descriptions of each
➢ The requirements to use certified environmentally friendly products for building system(s), where
they are used
• Tabulation of the building systems which the project targets to score points for in a table format
• Design drawings marking the extent of use for each system and the calculation of the extent of use
• Design details of the systems used; i.e. construction method/ method statement details
• Product catalogues and certificates (if the product selection is confirmed)
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Cost
• Actual cost of all the architectural and landscaping works/MEP systems for the project, preferably
prepared by an accredited cost consultant
• Actual cost of the certified architectural and landscaping products (at least 2 ticks)/MEP systems* for
the project, preferably prepared by an accredited cost consultant
• Delivery order (DO) or Purchase order (PO) of the products with their corresponding green product
certificates
• Photographs and as built drawings showing the use of certified architectural and landscaping products
(at least 2 ticks)/MEP systems
Area
• Calculation of as-built areas of all the architectural and landscaping works for the project
• Delivery order (DO) or Purchase order (PO) of the products with their corresponding green product
certificates
• Photographs and as-built drawings showing the use of certified architectural and landscaping products
Guidance Notes
• The coverage of ≥ 60% (by cost) or 80% (by areas) should include minimally at least 3 building
Products/Finishes
• For MEP systems where product types are not available in the SGBP certification (e.g Air conditioning
units at the time of writing), supporting documents such as Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
can be accepted
• Other Environmental product certifications (based in Singapore) can be recognised where equivalence
is demonstrated in certification rigor and environmental performance
Worked Example - Cost
2.2(i) Architectural and applicable landscaping works
• Include external wall, roofing and landscaping work (exterior of the building)
• Exclude internal wall, flooring, ceiling, doors (interior of the building) which can score points under CN
3.2 Fit Out Products (Note: Price indicated are arbitrary for illustration only)
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% of Cost for
Architectural At least SGBP Product
Typical Architectural Products at least SGBP
Systems 2 ticks Cost* ($)
2 ticks
Curtain wall Yes $100,000 12%
Integrated wall system $10,000
Wall panels Yes $50,000 6%
Blocks $10,000
Metal cladding $10,000
Base Waterproofing Yes $50,000 6%
Grouting Yes $50,000 6%
Sealant $10,000
Adhesives Yes $50,000 6%
Jointing $10,000
External Wall
Pointing $10,000
Skim coats Yes $50,000 6%
External paints (including
External face Yes $50,000 6%
primers)
finishes
External coatings $10,000
(Internal face
finishes to Corner beads $10,000
score under Corner protectors $10,000
GM3.2 Fit Out Fabrics $10,000
products)
Wall papers $10,000
Wall tiles $10,000
Levelling base $10,000
RC flat roof Screed $10,000
base Waterproofing $10,000
Insulation $10,000
Frame roof Waterproofing $10,000
base Insulation $10,000
Metal sheets $10,000
Roofing
Roof tiles Yes $50,000 6%
Tile grouts $10,000
Tiles $10,000
Finishes
Paints and coatings $10,000
Adhesives $10,000
Pointing $10,000
Skirting $10,000
Composite timber decking $10,000
Outdoor play equipment $10,000
Outdoor Landscaping Pre-cast kerbs and drains $10,000
Drainage cells Yes $50,000 6%
Green wall panel Yes $50,000 6%
Total Cost $830,000 66%
1 point for new building or 2 points for existing building with retrofitting will be award for project achieving ≥
60% of cost attributed to at least 3 products of SGBP 2 ticks or equivalent by local certification bodies.
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2.2(ii) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems
* Price indicated are arbitrary for illustration only.
% of Cost
At least
for at
certified
least
MEP Level or Product
Typical MEP Products certified
Systems equiv. Cost* ($)
level or
GB
equiv. GB
products
products
Automatic Tube Cleaning System Yes $10,000 1%
ACMV Centrifugal chiller Yes $300,000 37%
Cooling Tower Yes $100,000 12%
Chilled water pump $10,000
Condenser water pump $10,000
Pump
Heat pump $10,000
Domestic water pump $10,000
Duct Pre-insulated air conditioning duct Yes $30,000 4%
Mechanical Thermal
Thermal Insulation $10,000
Insulation
Fan Ceiling cassette fan Yes $10,000 1%
IAQ Air filter MERV 14 Yes $10,000 1%
Siphonic Rainwater Drainage Yes $10,000 1%
Potable water $10,000
Pipes &
Non-potable water $10,000
fitting
Sanitary $10,000
Sewage $10,000
Power Cable LSOH $10,000
Cable Network Cable $10,000
Extra Low Voltage $10,000
Electrical
Electrical connector $10,000
Electrical connector
Switchboard Switchboard $10,000
VSD Variable Speed Drive $10,000
Vertical Elevator $100,000
transport Escalator Yes $100,000 12%
Total Cost $820,000 70%
1 point for new building or 3points for existing building with retrofitting will be award for project achieving ≥
60% of cost attributed to at least 3 products of SGBP certified or equivalent by local certification bodies.
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Worked Example - Area
2.2(ii) Architectural and applicable landscaping works
• Include external wall, roofing and landscaping work

• Exclude internal wall, flooring, ceiling, doors, which can score points under CN 3.2 Fit Out Products
(Note: * Area indicated are arbitrary for illustration only)
At least % of area
Architectural level-2 Product for at least
Typical Architectural Products
Systems GB Area* (m2) level-2 GB
products products
AAC block wall Yes 5,000 9%
Base External precast wall Yes 5,000 9%
Curtain wall Yes 5,000 9%
External Wall
Plastering Yes 5,000 9%
External face
External paints (including 5,000
finishes Yes 9%
primers)
Levelling base Yes 2,000 4%
Screed Yes 2,000 4%
RC flat roof base
Waterproofing Yes 2,000 4%
Insulation 2,000
Roofing Waterproofing Yes 2,000 4%
Insulation 2,000
Finishes Roof tiles Yes 2,000 4%
Tile grouts 2,000
Tiles 2,000
Composite timber decking Yes 2,000 4%
Outdoor play equipment Yes 2,000 4%
Outdoor Landscaping Pre-cast kerbs and drains 2,000
Drainage cells Yes 2,000 4%
Green wall panel Yes 2,000 4%
Total Area 53,000 81%
1 point for new building or 2 points for existing building with retrofitting will be award for project achieving ≥
80% of area attributed to at least 3 products of SGBP 2 ticks or equivalent by local certification bodies.
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CN 2.3 Conservation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management
To encourage conservation of existing building structure, recovery of demolished building materials for reuse
and/or recycling and waste management.
Assessment Criteria
CN 2.3 Conservation, Resource Recovery and
New Buildings Existing Buildings
Waste Management
(i) Existing structures are conserved and not 1 Point 1 Point
demolished
(ii) Existing structures are demolished with an

enhanced demolition protocol, where a 1 Point 1 Point
recovery rate of ≥ 40% crushed concrete
waste from the demolished building is sent to
approved recyclers with proper facilities
(iii) Appointment of environmental specialists

during construction stage – The main builder 1 Point 1 Point
is a BCA Green and Gracious Builder with
Merit or above rating and has ISO14001
certification
Applicable to new buildings or existing buildings undergoing major retrofitting work and > 30 years old
Applicable to all structural and non-structural components constituting the building superstructure.
• Conservation permit and supporting documents if applicable
• Pre-demolition assessment records of demolition site showing clear recovery/ recycling targets and
estimated quantities of salvageable materials and submission of the pre-demolition audit form
• Method statement detailing how sequential demolition is to be carried out
• Waste management plans such as plan layout showing locations of recycling bins for collection and
storage of different recyclable waste, records of waste movement from site to recycling facilities,
proposed usage of the various types of recovered waste
• Details of best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures at construction and demolition
sites
• Documentary evidence on the appointment of environmental specialists during construction stage
• Copy of the main builder’s Green and Gracious Builder award with Merit and above rating and ISO
14000 certificate
Details on the demolition protocol, site waste management plan and pre-demolition audit form can be found
here.

• Detailed calculations/records of the volume of waste sent to the relevant approved recyclers
• Copy of the main builder’s Green and Gracious Builder award with Merit and above rating and ISO
14000 certificate
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CN 3 Fit Out
A maximum of 5 points can be scored across CN 3 Fit Out section
CN 3.1 Green Lease

To promote resource efficient and environmentally friendly specifications of products in a building to minimise
the resources used in the fit-out of the building.
Assessment Criteria
CN 3.1 Green Lease New Buildings Existing Buildings

Provide and implement a Green Lease (or For Non Residential For Non Residential
equivalent) agreement with its tenants. The green Buildings Buildings
lease should establish agreed levels of
environmental building performance between the
landlord and its tenants. 1 Point for ≥ 50% of the net 1 Point for ≥ 50% of the net
The Green Lease should include (at a minimum) lettable area lettable area
principles relating to: 2 Points for ≥ 70% of the net 2 Points for ≥ 70% of the
• energy, lettable area net lettable area
• water, 3 Points for every tenant 3 Points for every tenant
• waste,
• environmental management and
• procurement including materials, fit-out For Residential Buildings
as well as facility management practices.
N.A N.A
• To provide Letter of commitment with clear documentation process on how the project aims to
implement the level of green lease for the tenants. The green lease document should be finalised
indicating the environmental standards to assist tenants in making their fit-out and downstream
operation decisions.

• Official tenancy agreement with Green Lease and compliance procedures incorporated, complete with
evidence of its application to the specific tenants. Other documents include list of tenants, net lettable
areas and details of tenants with Green Lease.
References
BCA Green Lease Toolkit: https://www1.bca.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs-corp-buildsg/sustainability/green-
lease-toolkit.docx?sfvrsn=3c597a12_4
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CN 3.2 Fit Out Products
Assessment Criteria
CN 3.2 Fit Out Products New Buildings Existing Buildings

(i) ≥ 80% (by cost or area) of the fit-out For Non Residential Buildings For Non Residential Buildings
materials used (construction and
1 Point 1 Point
finishes) for common areas (i.e. non-
tenanted spaces) shall be conserved For Residential Buildings For Residential Buildings
or at least SGBP 2 ticks or equivalent
1 Point 2 Points
administered by local certification
bodies
(ii) ≥ 80% (by cost or area) of the fit-out

For Non Residential Buildings For Non Residential Buildings
materials used (construction and
finishes) for tenanted spaces / 1 Point 1 Point
dwelling units shall be conserved or
For Residential Buildings For Residential Buildings
at least SGBP 2 ticks or equivalent
administered by local certification 2 Points N.A
bodies
Fit out products with Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) certification can score additional points at
Innovation section
Clear documentation process indicating:
• List of green products that will be used for the common areas with indication on floor plan
• Valid green product certifications by an approved local certification body
• Catalogue of the green product
• Calculation of the value cost or area for all fit-out products
• For tenanted spaces, project that aims to score point will have to provide a letter of commitment with
implementation plan for their tenants.
• Evidence (e.g. photographs) of where the green building products are being deployed
• Calculation of the conserved/value cost or area for all fit-out products
• List of green products that will be used for the common areas with indication on floor plan
• Valid green product certifications by an approved local certification body
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Guidance Notes
Worked Example
Example of a proposed development with the following provisions:
Components Typical Products Conserved or Product % cost of
at least 2 ticks Cost ($)* or product
GB product? Area (m2) conserved or at
least 2 ticks GB
product
Internal Wall Base Lightweight wall Conserved $10,000
1.8%
panels
Drywalls Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Blocks Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Waterproofing Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Jointing Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Wall grouting Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Boarding insulation Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Finishes Plastering Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Skim coat Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Corner beads Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Corner protectors Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Fabrics No $10,000 0%
Wall papers No $10,000 0%
Wall tiles No $10,000 0%
Tiles grouting vinyl No $10,000 0%
Laminates No $10,000 0%
Veneers No $10,000 0%
Adhesives Yes $10,000 1.8%
Paint Yes $10,000 1.8%
Flooring Base Levelling base Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Floor screed Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Waterproofing Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Raised floor Insulation Yes $10,000 1.8%
systems Underlay Yes $10,000 1.8%
Carpets/ carpet tiles Yes $10,000 1.8%
Floor Underlays Yes $10,000 1.8%
finishes Coatings Yes $10,000 1.8%
Grouting Yes $10,000 1.8%
Pointing Yes $10,000 1.8%
Skirting Yes $10,000 1.8%
Adhesives Yes $10,000 1.8%
Carpets Yes $10,000 1.8%
Vinyl’s Yes $10,000 1.8%
Tiles Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Laminate flooring N.A. $10,000 0%
Timber flooring N.A. $10,000 0%
Marble flooring N.A. $10,000 0%
Ceiling Base Plastering Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Skim coat Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Finishes Ceiling boards Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Insulation adhesives Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Paint finish Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Coatings Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Door Base Glass door Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Wooden door Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Door leaf Conserved $10,000 1.8%
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Door laminates Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Paint Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Veneers Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Vinyl sheets Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Door Varnish Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Coating Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Accessories Door frame Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Door frame finishes Conserved $10,000 1.8%
ironmongery Conserved $10,000 1.8%
Total Cost $550,000 82.8%
Sum of all Sum of all

product % of cost/area
cost/area for at least level-
2 GB products
1 point or 2 points will be award for project achieving 82.8% of products with at least SGBP 2 ticks or equivalent
administered by local green building product certification bodies. The same methodology would apply for
common areas and tenanted spaces (including conservation of fit-out products).
* Price indicated are arbitrary for illustration only. If cost of conserved product is not available, to provide best
estimate from existing source
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CN 3.3 Tenancy Offsets
Assessment Criteria
Applicable to new buildings with occupants and tenants (Residential only) and existing buildings with occupants
and tenants (Non Residential and Residential). To demonstrate leadership to support tenants in the transition
towards low/net-zero carbon buildings. This section is aligned with the WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings
commitment of Advocacy.
CN 3.3 Tenancy Offsets New Buildings Existing Buildings

For Non Residential Buildings For Non Residential Buildings For Non Residential Buildings
Building owner help tenants to offset
N.A 1 point for (i)
operational energy through the aggregation
2 points for (ii)
and procurement of renewables, or through
3 points for (iii)
the ongoing purchase of certified carbon
offsets.
(i) ≥ 30% of tenants (by NLA)
(ii) ≥ 60% of tenants (by NLA)
(iii) ≥ 90% of tenants (by NLA)

The building owner (e.g. MCST) offset their For Residential Buildings For Residential Buildings
common areas operational energy through
1 point for (i) 1 point for (i)
the procurement of renewables, or through
2 points for (ii) 2 points for (ii)
the ongoing purchase of certified carbon
3 points for (iii) 3 points for (iii)
offsets.
(i) ≥ 30% of common areas
consumption
(ii) ≥ 60% of common areas
consumption
(iii) ≥ 90% of common areas
consumption
• To provide Letter of commitment with clear documentation process on how the project aims to
implement the offset of tenants / common areas energy consumption.

• 12 months utility bills of the tenants/common areas consumption. If the full 12 months utility bills are
not available, to project using available months of utility bills (with similar operating condition) for 12
months consumption.
• To provide relevant documents 1 in supporting the renewable energy 2 or carbon credits claims of
offsetting the tenants’ or common areas operational energy. Purchased renewable energy should be
compliant to the SS 673: 2021 Singapore Standard Code of practice for renewable energy certificates.
1
Supporting documents could include but not limited to: serial no. of renewable energy certificates and carbon credits,
vintage/ year, origin/ source of renewable energy generation or carbon offsets.
2 Projects are encouraged to follow the renewable hierachy where feasible. This includes renewable electricity, produced
either on-site or off-site, or by offsets; with generating supply to the local grid and sufficient building measures which serve
to decarbonise the grid as much as possible
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Whole Life Carbon - Innovation
Assessment Criteria
Whole Life Carbon - Innovation New Buildings Existing Buildings
Projects can demonstrate substantial performance to a specific
Carbon indicator or outcome, where innovation points can be 2 Points 2 points
awarded on a case-by-case basis. Points shall be awarded based
on the strength of evidence of benefits and potential impact.
The project team is to submit a concise summary that articulates:
• The nature of the environmental benefit of their intervention/innovation
• Justify the impact of the intervention through detailed calculations and comparisons with industry
norms
• Substantiate the calculations and comparisons with evidence and data.

The operations team is to submit:
• Details of the implemented intervention/innovation
• Measurements and recordings of key metrics/indicators to show improvements of environmental
performance arising from implemented intervention/innovation
• Lessons learnt if the intervention does not perform as expected
Guidance Notes
Projects can innovate to go above and beyond to attain exceptional Carbon outcomes as intended in one or
more criteria or demonstrate unique solutions to enhance other aspects of carbon not specified in the criteria.
Innovations will be considered on a case by case basis.
An example, with reference to the Carbon section criteria, would include but not limited to:
• CN 1.1, to conduct a full scope Whole Life Carbon Assessment
• CN 2.1 Use of NEWSand in non-structural applications
• CN 2.1 Use of carbon mineralisation technologies
• CN 2.1 Use of 100% granite fines as aggregate replacement
• CN 2.2 and CN 2.3 Recognising products with EPDs
• CN2.3 Recognising the use of low carbon technologies and solutions as part of sustainable
construction practices (e.g. use of low carbon construction site generators, energy storage solutions,
electric construction equipment, etc.)
• CN 2.3 Recognising design for Disassembly/Future adaptability – to facilitate future changes and
dismantlement (in part or whole) for recovery of systems, components and materials
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Appendix 1 – Whole Life Carbon Assessment
Figure 5: Whole life carbon assessment corresponding to the life cycle stages
Lifecycle Stages:
Modules A1 – A3 : Product Stage
Product stage accounts for carbon emissions arising from the cradle to gate processes; raw material supply,
transport and manufacturing.
(also refer to EN 15978; 8.4 and 10.3)
Carbon emissions of materials from the product stage [A1–A3] can be calculated using the BCA Carbon calculator.
Alternatively, they can be calculated by assigning suitable emission factors derived from acceptable data sources,
such as EPDs provided by the manufacturer (b) to the given elemental material quantities (a).
Calculation
[A1-A3] Carbon emissions = Material quantity (a) × Material emission factor (b)
Modules A4 – A5 : Construction Process Stage

Modules [A4] and [A5] respectively capture the emissions associated with the transportation of the materials
and components from the factory gate to the project site and their assembly into a building.
[A4] Transport emissions must include all stages of the journey of the products following their departure from
the final manufacturing plant to the project site, taking into account any interim stops at storage depots and/or
distribution centres.
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[A5] The construction – installation process emissions arising from any on- or off-site construction-related
activities must be included. This includes any energy consumption for site accommodation, plant use and the
impacts associated with any waste generated through the construction process, its treatment and disposal.
Calculation
[A4] Transport carbon emissions can be calculated using the BCA Carbon Calculator or any software tools listed
in Table 4.
[A5] Construction installation process emissions can be calculated using the BCA Carbon Calculator or any
software tools listed in Table 4.
Modules B1 – B7 : Use Stage

The Use Stage emissions include operational energy and water use and any embodied carbon impacts associated
with maintenance, repair, replacement and refurbishment of building components over its entire life cycle, from
practical completion to the end of its service life. (Note: [B7] is excluded from WLC assessment)
Reasonable Use scenarios should be developed for maintenance, repair, replacement, refurbishment and
operation of the building based on project-specific information and consultation with the project team.
[B1] In use emissions – To account for emissions released from building elements arising from the normal
conditions of use and the impact of potential carbon absorption to be included. For example, emissions arising
from refrigerants, insulation blowing agents, paints, etc. over the life cycle of the building.
(also refer to EN 15978; 7.4.4.2 and 8.6.2, and EN 15804; 6.3.4.4.2)
[B2] Maintenance emissions - To account for emissions arising from the following building element categories –
Roof, External walls, Windows and External Doors, Finishes and Services (MEP). Additional items should be
included as appropriate if specific information on their maintenance is provided.
(also refer to EN 15978; 7.4.4.3 and 8.6.3 and EN 15804; 6.3.4.4.2)
Emissions arising from activities relating to maintenance processes for functional and technical performance of
the building façade and building integrated technical systems, including cleaning, products used are to be
included.
Reasonable Maintenance scenarios should be developed based on data from facilities management and
maintenance strategy reports, façade access and maintenance strategies, lifecycle cost reports, O&M manuals
and professional guidance.
Example: Painting work on window frames, doors etc. and the annual inspection of and maintenance of the boiler,
replacement of filters in heat recovery or air conditioner.
Minimum WLC Assessment scope on [B2] – Emissions from Façade maintenance to be included
The façade maintenance should minimally cover the cleaning and painting of the building. While the cleaning
cycle may vary depending on many factors, where there is no specific qualifying data for items the following
assumptions may be utilised.
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Guiding Assumptions
Cleaning Resources used Glass Surface (Wet Method)
Water usage: 213.7 g/m2
Detergent usage: 1.8 g/m2
Aluminium Panels (Wet Method)
Water usage: 119.7 g/m2
Detergent usage: 3.6 g/m2
Figures are based on study on Façade Cleaning Process analysis (See

references)
Façade Cleaning Cycle
Façade Type Industrial Areas Other Areas
Glass Curtain Wall 2 x/year 1 x/year
Concrete Wall 1 x/year 1 x/year
Aluminium Panels 4 x/year 2 x/year
For more details refer to Maintainability of Facilities: For Building

Professionals (see reference)
Painting Cycle 7 years*
*Based on Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act

Emission factor To be determined based on repository utilised for assessment or EPD
repository
Guiding assumptions on Façade Maintenance
[B3] Repair emissions – To account for emissions arising from building element categories, which are also
applicable as maintenance emissions in [B2].
(also refer to EN 15978; 7.4.4.4 and 8.6.3)
Emissions arising from activities relating to repair processes and any products used, including waste management
and EoL stage of the removed part of the components and/or products are to be included.
Reasonable Repair scenarios should be developed based on data from facilities management and maintenance
strategy reports, façade access and maintenance strategies, lifecycle cost reports, O&M manuals and professional
guidance.
Example: For a window with a broken pane, emissions include waste generated by the pane, production,
transportation of a new pane and all impacts due to the repair process (rubber seals, etc.) (Note: applies to the
same building element categories as Maintenance emissions)
[B4] Replacement emissions – include emissions from anticipated replacement of building components,
including any emissions from the replacement process. These will occur at different cycles depending on the
original specification and corresponding life span of different elements. Where there is no specific qualifying data
for the lifespan of components, reference can be made to Table : Indicative Life span of Components in calculating
the replacement emissions.
Emissions arising from the production, transportation to site and installation of the replacement items, including
waste management and EoL stage of the removed component and/ or products are to be included. This is also
applicable to any losses during these processes, and the carbon associated with component removal and EoL
treatment.
Example: Replacement of a roof beam, partition wall, window (frame, glass), etc.
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Minimum WLC Assessment scope on [B4] – Emissions from ACMV replacement to be included
The minimum assessment should include the replacement of building Air-conditioning system. Where there is no
specific qualifying data, assessors may refer to table on Indicative lifespan of components.
Life span of Components (indicative)

Building part Building Elements/Components Expected Life span
(years)
Roof Roof coverings 30
Superstructure Internal partitioning and dry lining 30
Wall finishes 30
Render/Paint 10
Floor finishes 30
Finishes
Raised Access Floor [RAF]/Finish layers 10
Ceiling finishes 20
Substrate/ Paint 10
FF&E Loose furniture and fittings 10
Services/ACMV/MEP Heat source, e.g boilers, calorifiers 20
Water cooled chilled water system 20
Air cooled chilled water system 15
Unitary aircon system 10
Mechanical Ventilation System 15
Pumps 20
Solar PV system 15
Space heating and air treatment 20
Ductwork 20
Electrical installations 30
Lighting fittings 15
Communications installations and controls 15
Water and disposal installations 25
Sanitaryware 20
Lift, escalator and Conveyor installations 20
Opaque modular cladding 30
e.g. rain screens, timber panels
Facade
Glazed cladding/Curtain walling 35
Windows and external doors 30
In the absence of more specific data, lifespans provided should be used for the components listed. Where with
the actual life expectancies of the specific items to be used in the project are available, they should be used
instead.
Total no. of Replacement cycles

RSP - Life Span of ACMV
=
Life span of ACMV
Worked Example
RSP : Design life span = 50 yrs
Life span of Air-cooled chilled water system = 15 yrs
Total no. of Replacement cycles
= 50 – 15 = 2.3
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Minimum no. of Replacement cycles = 2
[B5] Refurbishment emissions – include emissions from building components used in refurbishment and from
the refurbishment activities.
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Emissions arising from the production, transportation to site and installation of the replacement items, , including
waste management of the refurbishment process and EoL stage of the replaced component must be included.
This is also applicable to any losses during these processes, and the carbon associated with component removal
and EoL treatment.
Calculation of Refurbishment emissions should account for any material additions and variations as per new build
instead of like for like as in replacement. If no requirements for refurbishment is stated in Client’s brief, scenarios
for refurbishment shall be typical for the type of building being assessed.
(also refer to EN 15978; 7.4.4.6 and 8.6.4, EN 15804: 6.3.4.4.2)
Example: A major change of the internal layout (partitioning) and/ or the building envelope, change of technical
systems related to heating, cooling or air conditioning, modifications for the purposes of a planned or expected
change of use.
[B6] Operational energy use – include emissions from energy use of building integrated systems as projected
and/ or measured throughout the lifecycle of the project. Carbon emissions from non-building related systems
e.g. ICT equipment, cooking appliances, specialist equipment, etc. should be included.
All energy generating units (renewable and non-renewable sources) located within the building site, regardless
if they have other functions such as providing protection against rain and wind penetration to the roof, or façade,
must be included in the assessment.
Example: Photovoltic panels installed in the garden of the site, which does not form part of the building envelope
but delivering energy for use in the building or as exported energy should be included in the assessment.
[B7] Operational water use include all building integrated water consuming processes of building under
operation such as processes for drinking water, domestic hot water, irrigation of associated landscape areas,
green roofs and green walls, water for heating, cooling, ventilation and humidification, other specific water use
of building-integrated systems. (Note: [B7] is excluded from WLC assessment)
Example: Fountains, swimming pools, saunas. (Note: [B7] is excluded from WLC assessment. Energy use
associated with providing domestic hotwater and other water use related systems are included in module [B6])
Modules C1 – C4 : End of Life (EoL) Stage

The end of life stage of a building starts when the building is decommissioned and will no longer be used. The
building is considered to have reached its end of life when all components and materials that were to be cleared
from the site have been removed and the site is cleared for future re-use. The emissions arising from
decommissioning, disassembly, deconstruction and demolition works, including from transportation, processing
and disposal of materials at the end of life of the project must be accounted for. For the purpose of the WLC
assessment, this EoL stage is assumed to occur at the end of the reference study period (RSP). EoL stage is
considered complete within the WLC assessment scope when the site is levelled to the ground and is ready for
further use.
[C1] Deconstruction and demolition emissions – include emissions arising from any onsite or offsite
deconstruction and demolition activities. Energy consumption for site accommodation and plant use must be
accounted for.

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[C2] Transport emissions – include emissions arising from transportation of deconstruction and demolition to
disposal and up to end of waste state.
Calculation
[C2] Transport carbon emissions for disposed waste items :
[C2] = Mass of waste to be transported (a) x Transport emission factor (b) x Distance to disposal site
[Note: Assume average heavy goods vehicle (HGV) with 50% load to account for vehicles coming to site empty
and leaving with 100% load.]
[C3] Waste Processing for reuse, recovery or recycling emissions – include emissions in treating and processing
materials/ components intended to be recovered or recycled prior to reaching end of waste state.
Calculation
To develop EoL scenarios for each item. Data from relevant EPDs should be used, adjusted accordingly to suit the
EoL scenario.
[C4] Disposal emissions – include emissions of items not being recovered for reuse and/or recycling but intended
for final disposal either in landfill or incineration.
Calculation
To develop EoL scenarios for each item. Data from relevant EPDs should be used, adjusted accordingly to suit the
EoL scenario.
Module D : Benefits and loads beyond the life cycle
Module D Computation (without software)
To calculate figures for module D, the figures should be reported as potential savings under module D, reported
in kgCO2e/m2 and calculated as follows (see also RICS PS Section 3.5.5):
For a particular component, (e.g. a steel beam), the figures for modules A1-A3 should be used plus an allowance
for transport to the future site.
For an entire structural frame that will remain on site for future reuse, the figures from both the product and
construction stages should be used (modules A1-A5), plus an allowance against any avoided deconstruction,
using the figures for modules C1, C2 and C4.
Biogenic carbon
Factors and Influences on assessment
Refer to RICS Professional Standard on Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the built environment 2nd edition
section 4.11. Notable sub sections include the treatment of Biogenic carbon, carbonation, and material
decarbonization.
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Life cycle stages corresponding to Standards reference
Life cycle stages (Module) BS EN 15978 BS EN 15804

[A1-A3] Product stage 7.4.2 and 8.4 6.3.4.2
[A4-A5] Construction Process Stage 7.4.3 and 8.5 6.3.4.3
[A4] Transport emissions 7.4.3.2 and 8.5 6.2.3
[A5] Construction - Installation Process emissions 7.4.3.3 and 8.5 6.2.3
[B1-B7] Use stage 7.4.4.1 and 8.6.1 6.3.4.4.1
[B1] In use emissions 7.4.4.2 and 8.6. 2 6.3.4.4.2
[B2] Maintenance emissions 7.4.4.3 and 8.6.3 6.3.4.4.2
[B3] Repair emissions 7.4.4.4 and 8.6.3
[B4] Replacement emissions 7.4.4.5 and 8.6.3
[B5] Refurbishment emissions 7.4.4.6 and 8.6.4 6.3.4.4.2
[B6] Operational energy use 7.4.4.7 and 8.6.5 6.3.4.4.2
[B7] Operational Water use 7.4.4.8 and 8.6.6
[C4] End of Life [EoL] stage 7.4.5.1 and 8.7.1 6.3.4.5
[C1] Deconstruction and demolition emissions 7.4.5.2 and 8.7.2
[C2] Transport emissions 7.4.5.3 and 8.7.3
[C3] Waste processing for reuse, recovery or 7.4.5.4 and 8.7.4

recycling emissions
[C4] Disposal emissions 7.4.5.5 and 8.7.5
[D] Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary 7.4.6 and 8.8 6.3.4.6 and 6.4.3
Table: Life cycle stages corresponding to Standards reference
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Acknowledgements:
Technical Guide:
Ms. Chan Vun Ching GMAAP Building and Construction Authority
Mr. Edwin Koh GMAP Building and Construction Authority
Ms. Goh Li Xuan Building and Construction Authority
Mr. Soh Hui Han Building and Construction Authority
Ms. Regina Arokiaraj GMAAP Building and Construction Authority
Ms Yeong Sok Ming GMAAP Building and Construction Authority
Ar. Benjamin Towell GMAAP Building and Construction Authority
Mr Low Giau Leong GMAAP Building and Construction Authority
Ms Yew Wey Ling GMAAP Building and Construction Authority
Contributors:
Mr. Lem Yang Lim GMAP Singapore Green Building Council
Mr. Jidesh Kambil GMAP Singapore Green Building Council
Mr. Chong Kai Yi Singapore Green Building Council
Mr. Alvin Tan Singapore Green Building Council
Mr. Wong Wei Loong GMAAP Jurong Town Corporation
Mr. Ng Kian Wee Jurong Town Corporation
Ms. Gwen Goh Building and Construction Authority
Mr. Muthukumaran Anbalagan Building and Construction Authority
Er. Lung Hian Hao Building and Construction Authority
Er. Lim Kheng Guan Building and Construction Authority
Er. Tay Ah Ching Building and Construction Authority
Mr. Deva Lutchia Building and Construction Authority
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R1 1st Edition 01/11/2021

CN 1.1 Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessment

CN 1.1 Whole Life Carbon Assessment New Buildings Existing Buildings

(ii) Embodied Carbon

b. > 10% Reduction from the reference embodied

(i) Whole Life Carbon Assessment

• its operational carbon emissions

• its embodied carbon emissions

At Verification stage (New Buildings & Existing Buildings):

Life Cycle assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Modules

• Module A1 – A5 (Product sourcing and construction stage)

• Module B1 – B7 (Use stage)

• Module C1 – C4 (End of life stage)

• Module D (Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary)

Reference Study Period (RSP)

Building type Reference Study Period (RSP) (years)

Building physical characteristics

Coverage adjustment factor = (100% / % of cost covered in the given category)

S/N Building Building Element Total Cost Scenario 1: Scenario 2:

Sub-total Carbon budget of Building Element Group, Superstructure (Main)

= 1.11 x Carbon budget of Superstructure(Main) (kg CO2e)

S/N Building part/Element group Building Element

Minimum Scope Requirement of WLC Assessment

Minimum Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessment

Life cycle stages to be included Product stage [A1-A3]

Table 3: Minimum scope requirement of WLC assessment

Figure 2 : Life cycle stages to be included in minimum scope of WLC assessment

Figure 3 : Life cycle stages to be included in full scope of WLC assessment

Software Tools for calculation of WLC Assessment

Tool Country of Project Online/Offline Scope Data source

IES VE UK Buildings Offline A to C Built-in with access to some

Tally USA Buildings Offline A to C Uses Gabi database which

Sturgis UK Buildings Offline A to C EPD database built over

• It adopts the BS EN 15978 methodology for WLC assessment

Carbon Data Sources

Allowable Carbon conversion factors

At Verification stage (New Buildings & Existing Buildings):

Figure 4 : Embodied Carbon computation of the development

Embodied carbon reference values of different building typologies

Building Typology Reference value (kgCO2e/m2)

Table 5: Embodied carbon reference values of different building typologies

(ii) At least 50% offset of scope 2 emissions For Non-Residential Buildings

For Residential Buildings

Transition Plan Outline:

CN 2.1 Sustainable Construction

CN 2.1 Sustainable Construction New Buildings Existing Buildings

(iii) Use of Low Carbon Concrete certified by SGBC or

(i) Design with Low CUI

Concrete Usage Index = Concrete Volume in m3 / CFA in m2

Worked Example on the Calculation of CUI:

*Figures are for illustration purposes only

With reference to the above table,

Concrete usage for superstructure Constructed floor area (CFA)

1st storey = 1,035.5 m3 1st storey = 2,300 m2

CUI of project: 28,395.5 m3 / 81,200 m2 = 0.35 m3/m2 (non-residential, CUI ≤ 0.35)

a) Advanced Precast Concrete Systems (APCS)

Building element Coverage based on area on plan