Operational carbon

Environmental policy - carbon footprint - construction - infrastructure.

In the context of buildings and other physical infrastructure, operational carbon is the carbon footprint emitted during the operational use of the project.

It includes all management and maintenance during this period.

Operational carbon is distinct from, and additional to, embodied carbon.

See also

• Carbon footprint
• Carbon offsetting
• Corporate social responsibility
• Embodied carbon
• Emissions
• Environmental concerns
• Greenhouse gas
• Infrastructure
• Net zero
• Renewables
• Residual carbon
• Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting