# Policy **URL:** https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/c/policy/15.md [Latest](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Policy category](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/about-the-policy-category/40)
**Author:** [@clf-admin](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/clf-admin)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is appropriate for topics that address sharing and advancing successful policies to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of building materials, particularly during manufacturing and construction phases. --- ## [City of Vancouver RFP Alert! (Embodied Carbon Benchmarking, Costing, and Target-setting)](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/city-of-vancouver-rfp-alert-embodied-carbon-benchmarking-costing-and-target-setting/9322)
**Author:** [@zahra.teshnizi](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/zahra.teshnizi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/city-of-vancouver-rfp-alert-embodied-carbon-benchmarking-costing-and-target-setting/9322 "2026-04-30T06:12:51Z")
City of Vancouver has issued an RFP Title: Embodied Carbon Benchmarking & Targets for Large New Buildings. Number: RFP PS20261688-PUDS-RFP In partnership with UBC, this project is seeking consulting services to analyz… --- ## [Meeting Recording: Jan 2026 : Embodied Carbon Policy in Washington’s Building Code with Kathleen Petrie and Kjell Anderson](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-jan-2026-embodied-carbon-policy-in-washington-s-building-code-with-kathleen-petrie-and-kjell-anderson/9267)
**Author:** [@Yamini\_Bhatt](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Yamini_Bhatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-jan-2026-embodied-carbon-policy-in-washington-s-building-code-with-kathleen-petrie-and-kjell-anderson/9267 "2026-02-08T01:23:49Z")
Link : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDbGF6y67Tj21PeDqNGbRb6\_Jxsmf1GBf&si=Twh2l6mig4SxouFA --- ## [Washington State Building Code Amendment: Appendix on Embodied Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting and Reduction](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/washington-state-building-code-amendment-appendix-on-embodied-greenhouse-gas-emissions-reporting-and-reduction/8957)
**Author:** [@heyslivers](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/heyslivers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/washington-state-building-code-amendment-appendix-on-embodied-greenhouse-gas-emissions-reporting-and-reduction/8957 "2025-07-03T04:03:51Z")
I’m using the announcement from Erica Spritos to raise awareness of the following hearing. Today’s newsletter is about the future of embodied carbon regulation in the State of Washington. Specifically, we are writing t… --- ## [CARB Embodied Carbon workshop - March 13](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carb-embodied-carbon-workshop-march-13/8676)
**Author:** [@jordan.palmeri](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/jordan.palmeri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carb-embodied-carbon-workshop-march-13/8676 "2025-03-10T21:11:51Z")
CARB is looking for feedback! Come help shape one of the most ambitious embodied carbon reduction programs in North America! At this workshop, CARB staff will review the statutory requirements for manufacturer and proj… --- ## [Embodied carbon in WA state codes?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-in-wa-state-codes/8652)
**Author:** [@Kjell\_Anderson](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Kjell_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-in-wa-state-codes/8652 "2025-02-24T19:08:17Z")
There will be a hearing tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 9am (you need to sign up an hour or more in advance) on HB 1458, a bill that would require the state building code council to include embodied carbon in the building … --- ## [CPR vs. EPDs: A technical deep dive on CPR requirements](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/cpr-vs-epds-a-technical-deep-dive-on-cpr-requirements/8628)
**Author:** [@Mel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Mel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/cpr-vs-epds-a-technical-deep-dive-on-cpr-requirements/8628 "2025-02-14T11:55:17Z")
The 2024 revision of CPR includes mandatory environmental disclosures for products, which has many similarities with the data included in an EPD. In this article you’ll learn more about the differences and similarities b… --- ## [Help CARB design data collection!](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/help-carb-design-data-collection/8453)
**Author:** [@jordan.palmeri](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/jordan.palmeri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/help-carb-design-data-collection/8453 "2024-12-19T15:57:57Z")
CARB is looking for feedback on how best to collect embodied carbon data from manufacturers and project-level data (quantities, cost, embodied carbon) from project teams. Take these surveys to help CARB design reporting… --- ## [Determining the Denominator](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/determining-the-denominator/8187)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Alvarez\_Doran](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Kelly_Alvarez_Doran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/determining-the-denominator/8187 "2024-09-13T10:56:53Z")
Writing to share a study Ha/f recently put together for the City of Toronto looking at the relative impacts of using Gross Floor Area (GFA) or Constructed Floor Area (CFA) as the denominator in embodied carbon targets. … --- ## [Public Comment on EPA Carbon Label draft PCR Criteria](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-on-epa-carbon-label-draft-pcr-criteria/7686)
**Author:** [@macri.daniel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/macri.daniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-on-epa-carbon-label-draft-pcr-criteria/7686 "2024-03-20T16:46:44Z")
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft criteria for Product Category Rules (PCRs) in support of a new label for more climate-friendly construction materials and products as part of the $100 … --- ## [Advocacy Opportunity- 2021 Seattle Building Code Embodied Carbon Proposals (Looking for Supporters)](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/advocacy-opportunity-2021-seattle-building-code-embodied-carbon-proposals-looking-for-supporters/6413)
**Author:** [@JTempleton](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/JTempleton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/advocacy-opportunity-2021-seattle-building-code-embodied-carbon-proposals-looking-for-supporters/6413 "2024-02-26T20:44:19Z")
Hey all! We’re seeking support for two 2021 Seattle Building Code proposals that address embodied carbon in concrete and steel. Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB) is considering the code proposals, atta… --- ## [Public comment on EPA low embodied carbon label](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-on-epa-low-embodied-carbon-label/7614)
**Author:** [@macri.daniel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/macri.daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-on-epa-low-embodied-carbon-label/7614 "2024-02-16T00:30:10Z")
Today, EPA announced an opportunity for the public to provide input on a draft approach for a new label program for low embodied carbon construction materials and products that aims to help reduce climate pollution. The… --- ## [Carbon cap compliance required for building permit: seeking precedents](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carbon-cap-compliance-required-for-building-permit-seeking-precedents/6965)
**Author:** [@lkaufman](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/lkaufman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carbon-cap-compliance-required-for-building-permit-seeking-precedents/6965 "2023-07-27T19:52:46Z")
I’m researching comparative carbon caps enforced by building codes or promoted by certification programs. Europe seems to be leading in this area (France RE2020 requires new construction to comply with a holistic carbon … --- ## [Toronto becomes first jurisdiction in North America to put embodied carbon caps on new city-owned construction. A1-A5 \< 350 kg CO2e/m2](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/toronto-becomes-first-jurisdiction-in-north-america-to-put-embodied-carbon-caps-on-new-city-owned-construction-a1-a5-350-kg-co2e-m2/6744)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/toronto-becomes-first-jurisdiction-in-north-america-to-put-embodied-carbon-caps-on-new-city-owned-construction-a1-a5-350-kg-co2e-m2/6744 "2023-05-12T11:59:22Z")
Toronto becomes first jurisdiction in North America to put embodied carbon caps on new city-owned construction. A1-A5 \< 350 kg CO2e/m2 for structure and envelope. New updated requirements in the City’s Toronto Green Stan… --- ## [Starting a Policy Sub-Hub](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/starting-a-policy-sub-hub/6686)
**Author:** [@Faithroth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Faithroth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/starting-a-policy-sub-hub/6686 "2023-04-28T20:49:40Z")
Hello! I wanted to start a conversation on how to start a policy group under a regional hub for CLF. Are there specific resources that detail what can and cannot happen, focused topics CLF is wanting to pursue in 2023, e… --- ## [EPA Seeking Input (RFI/Webinars) on IRA Programs this March - May](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/epa-seeking-input-rfi-webinars-on-ira-programs-this-march-may/6348)
**Author:** [@mlewis](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/mlewis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/epa-seeking-input-rfi-webinars-on-ira-programs-this-march-may/6348 "2023-04-24T20:45:45Z")
The EPA announced several opportunities to provide input on the embodied carbon related programs in the Inflation Reduction Act this morning including: RFI due May 1, 2023 3 Public Engagement Webinars (March 2, March 2… --- ## [ISO: economist knowledgeable about circular economy, built environment and corporate finance](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/iso-economist-knowledgeable-about-circular-economy-built-environment-and-corporate-finance/6381)
**Author:** [@Celeste](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Celeste)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/iso-economist-knowledgeable-about-circular-economy-built-environment-and-corporate-finance/6381 "2023-04-03T18:38:43Z")
Hello - I’m in search of an economist or circular finance expert who is knowledgeable about how money works in the built environment and corporate finance. Working on a conference presentation and have questions I can’t … --- ## [California Assembly Bill 2446 - Carbon Intensity of Construction and Building Materials Act](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/california-assembly-bill-2446-carbon-intensity-of-construction-and-building-materials-act/5483)
**Author:** [@drewnitschke](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/drewnitschke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/california-assembly-bill-2446-carbon-intensity-of-construction-and-building-materials-act/5483 "2023-02-24T01:44:01Z")
Does anyone have any information about CA AB 2446? It looks like it passed the assembly and is moving on to the senate. From what I can tell, this would be a step towards including life cycle assessment requirements in … --- ## [Comment Opportunity for CalGreen Embodied Carbon Measure Proposal](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/comment-opportunity-for-calgreen-embodied-carbon-measure-proposal/6369)
**Author:** [@Megan\_Kalsman](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Megan_Kalsman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/comment-opportunity-for-calgreen-embodied-carbon-measure-proposal/6369 "2023-01-31T00:17:33Z")
The California Building Standards Commission will be considering a range of CalGreen code amendments during the 2022 Intervening Code Cycles. These will include a proposal to adopted a new set of embodied carbon requir… --- ## [City of Vancouver's Embodied Carbon Guidelines - Feedback Request and Upcoming Event](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/city-of-vancouvers-embodied-carbon-guidelines-feedback-request-and-upcoming-event/6283)
**Author:** [@anthony.pak](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/anthony.pak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/city-of-vancouvers-embodied-carbon-guidelines-feedback-request-and-upcoming-event/6283 "2023-01-05T00:30:17Z")
I’m super excited to share the latest draft of the City of Vancouver’s Embodied Carbon Guidelines, which is now available for public review and feedback. Last year the City of Vancouver announced updates to the Vancouve… --- ## [Construction Carbon Regulations: Review and Best Practices in Europe](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/construction-carbon-regulations-review-and-best-practices-in-europe/6035)
**Author:** [@vkalfou](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/vkalfou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/construction-carbon-regulations-review-and-best-practices-in-europe/6035 "2022-11-02T12:19:48Z")
Hi community! Together with the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, at One Click LCA we published a comprehensive review on carbon regulations and associated LCA databases in Europe. I… --- ## [Portsmouth NH CAP RFP](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/portsmouth-nh-cap-rfp/5905)
**Author:** [@Tbrooks](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Tbrooks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/portsmouth-nh-cap-rfp/5905 "2022-10-25T20:22:42Z")
The City of Portsmouth is seeking proposals for an experienced and qualified consultant or consultant team to help the City of Portsmouth create a plan that will serve as the foundation for all climate adaptation proje… --- ## [Embodied Carbon + Codes](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-codes/5931)
**Author:** [@Kjell\_Anderson](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Kjell_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/embodied-carbon-codes/5931 "2022-10-06T22:20:14Z")
Hi all - Seattle is updating our codes. The energy code has largely switched new buildings to all-electric heat pumps (we have very low-carbon electricity around here). Nothing in the code addresses embodied carbon. I a… --- ## [Insights for Government Policy Primer - REGULATING EMBODIED EMISSIONS OF BUILDINGS](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/insights-for-government-policy-primer-regulating-embodied-emissions-of-buildings/5855)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/insights-for-government-policy-primer-regulating-embodied-emissions-of-buildings/5855 "2022-09-13T20:46:48Z")
This new Primer includes recommended policy action to regulate and reduce the embodied carbon of new construction. The recommendations are based on the first comprehensive benchmarking of whole building embodied carbon i… --- ## [Public Comment Opportunity for the Intl. Building Code](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-opportunity-for-the-intl-building-code/5750)
**Author:** [@Megan\_Kalsman](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Megan_Kalsman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-opportunity-for-the-intl-building-code/5750 "2022-08-16T18:45:59Z")
Writing to let you know about an upcoming opportunity to provide in person public comment regarding embodied carbon in building code. What: New Buildings Institute submitted an International Building Code (IBC) code cha… --- ## [Buy Clean California - GWP Limits Published](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/buy-clean-california-gwp-limits-published/2763)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/buy-clean-california-gwp-limits-published/2763 "2022-08-15T20:57:44Z")
After several years of phasing in Buy Clean California, the GWP limits that will come into effect on July 1 2021 have been published! These limits are for: structural steel (hot-rolled sections, hollow structural secti… --- ## [New report summarizing lessons learned from Buy Clean](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-summarizing-lessons-learned-from-buy-clean/5286)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-report-summarizing-lessons-learned-from-buy-clean/5286 "2022-04-29T13:41:46Z")
A fantastic new report has been released by Clean Energy Canada: “Bridging the gap: Lessons from the U.S. on buying ‘clean’ construction materials”. The report was created for a Canadian policy audience, but offers great… --- ## [Buy Clean Oregon - Feb 2022 legislative session](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/buy-clean-oregon-feb-2022-legislative-session/4807)
**Author:** [@jordan.palmeri](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/jordan.palmeri)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/buy-clean-oregon-feb-2022-legislative-session/4807 "2022-03-24T21:38:48Z")
A Buy Clean Oregon policy is being introduced (again) during the short February 2022 session. Here’s a link to the bill’s page and a direct link to the introduced bill. Uniquely, the bill focuses only on Oregon Dept of… --- ## [Climate Earth Joins ECO Platform](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/climate-earth-joins-eco-platform/5112)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/climate-earth-joins-eco-platform/5112 "2022-03-23T00:45:21Z")
Climate Earth has joined ECO Platform, a membership organization whose mission is to promote and to contribute to sustainable development, including a low-carbon economy and resource efficiency in the construction sector… --- ## [Marin County Building Code](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/marin-county-building-code/143)
**Author:** [@clf-admin](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/clf-admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/marin-county-building-code/143 "2022-02-18T16:49:05Z")
Embodied Carbon enters the building code in Marin County - Marin County is adopting a low-carbon concrete code. Thanks to the core development team - Alice Zanmiller (Marin County), Kate Simonen (Carbon Leadership Forum)… [Next page](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/c/policy/15.md?page=1)