Assess the carbon effect of a value engineering idea
Category: Commercial
Works out the change in embodied and operational carbon, as a range with its assumptions stated. Saves it against the opportunity.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value-engineering opportunity | Workspace Item Picker | Yes | The opportunity (opportunity event) to assess for carbon implication. |
| Carbon scope | Multiple Selection | No | Which life-cycle modules to consider. Default: embodied (A1-A5). |
| Assumption overrides | Json | No | Optional JSON to pin emission factors, factor sources (e.g. ICE database vintage, EPD references)... |
Parameter Details
Carbon scope
Which life-cycle modules to consider. Default: embodied (A1-A5).
Options:
embodied_a1_a5- Embodied — product & construction (A1-A5)operational_b6- Operational energy (B6)end_of_life_c- End of life (C1-C4)
Outputs
Summary
Type: Text/Markdown
Summary
Completion Time
Type: Text/Markdown
Completion Time
Outputs
Type: Array
Outputs
Tags: value-engineering · carbon · sustainability · implication
Last updated: 2026-08-31