INDICATE LIFE report explores the costs and benefits of whole life carbon assessments in Europe
A new European Union (EU) synthesis report developed within the INDICATE LIFE project and authored by Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) examines the costs and benefits of whole life carbon (WLC) assessments and low-carbon construction across Europe.
Whole life carbon readiness in Europe: Insights from new INDICATE LIFE cost-benefit reports
With the EU’s 2028 whole life carbon (WLC) disclosure requirement approaching, how prepared are Member States? New cost-benefit analysis reports from the INDICATE LIFE project examine current WLC practices in Italy, Austria, Croatia and Luxembourg, highlighting key gaps, shared challenges and priority actions needed to support effective implementation across Europe.
INDICATE LIFE newsletter January 2026
Read the second edition of the INDICATE LIFE project newsletter which was published in January 2026. This edition features recent event insights, including interviews from the pilot countries, project updates such as new deliverables and a explainer video showcasing the work of INDICATE
The Irish INDICATE Pilot aims to influence national whole life carbon policy
The INDICATE Pilot in Ireland aims to demonstrate how collaborative research can influence national building policy. As more than 50 building assessments originally completed using the INDICATE methodology will now be reworked using the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) whole life carbon (WLC) methodology, set to become a national requirement under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
INDICATE LIFE partners and stakeholders exchange perspectives at the WLC networking event
How can Europe move from ambition to implementation on Whole Life Carbon (WLC)?
This question was the focus of INDICATE LIFE’s WLC networking event, held in Brussels in June. The event convened national partners and key European stakeholders to exchange knowledge, explore solutions, and strengthen collaboration on WLC implementation.
INDICATE LIFE newsletter May 2025
Read the first edition of the INDICATE LIFE project newsletter which was published in May 2025. This edition introduces the project, highlights early progress, shares updates from each participating country, and provides details on upcoming events.