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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers ( CIBSE ) is pleased to announce new comprehensive Europewide guidance , Embodied carbon in building services : logistics centres ( TM65.3 ). This is a groundbreaking industry guidance that helps the logistics industry assess the embodied carbon of material handling equipment ( MHE ) and mechanical , electrical and plumbing ( MEP ) equipment commonly used in logistics centres . The guidance was developed with the support of Introba and Amazon .
CIBSE , INTROBA AND AMAZON ANNOUNCE NEW GUIDANCE TO CALCULATE THE EMBODIED CARBON OF WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT IN LOGISTICS CENTRES
T his is the first industry-wide guidance and methodology that aims to foster informed data-based decision-making as the logistics industry works towards reducing its environmental footprint . The guidance enables the industry to gain a deeper understanding of its environmental impact and identify opportunities for decarbonisation . According to Research and Market ’ s Material Handling Equipment – Global Strategic Business Report , the global market size of MHE was US $ 128 billion and is estimated to reach US $ 193 billion in 2030 .
Embodied carbon encompasses greenhouse gas emissions associated with materials and construction processes across different lifecycle stages . The guidance finds that MHE can represent an additional 17 – 53 % of a typical logistics building ’ s embodied carbon . This shows that companies can reduce their environmental impact by making more informed decisions about the type of equipment used in their warehouses , and equipment manufacturers have the opportunity to differentiate and lead by developing equipment with lower carbon footprints .
TM65.3 builds upon the methodology outlined in Embodied carbon in building services : A calculation methodology ( TM65 ), a calculation method for embodied carbon emissions in building services
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