# Circular Economy 5.1B Embodied carbon assessment / lifecycle assessment (with offsetting)
# Applies to
Large (60-249 lots) and very large (250+ lots) subdivisions
# Objective
To reduce the upfront carbon emissions associated with subdivision infrastructure.
# Summary
Excellence is awarded where an embodied carbon emissions assessment of the proposed subdivision is undertaken using an industry-verified tool. The assessment must cover upfront infrastructure construction and may extend to lifecycle impacts including maintenance and deconstruction.
The developer must commit to offsetting the embodied carbon from infrastructure construction and demonstrate this through the provision of a valid carbon credit certificate.