Want to translate technical analysis into clear, practical guidance?
Carbon Wise helps local governments develop low-carbon and resilience policies, building performance standards, and incentive programs.
We lead research projects, feasibility studies, and practical policy on embodied carbon, LCA, and green building strategies.
- Develop policies, building performance standards, and incentive programs that support low-carbon and resilient construction
- Lead LCA studies, embodied carbon research, and market assessments to inform better building decisions
- Deliver training, workshops, and stakeholder engagement to support real-world implementation
Turn Climate Policy into Actionable Change.
Governments play a key role in reducing emissions from buildings. But policy only works if it’s clear, practical, and aligned with how projects are designed and built.
We support municipalities and governments in developing and implementing policies that address embodied carbon, life cycle impacts, and low-carbon construction.
Our work helps you:
- Develop policies, building standards, and incentives that are clear, enforceable, and aligned with industry capacity
- Use LCA and embodied carbon data to inform decisions and set realistic requirements
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities through research, market scans, and feasibility studies
- Build internal capacity through training, tools, and stakeholder engagement
Get a quote or book a call today. We’ll help you turn climate targets into policies that deliver real results on the ground.
Clear & implementable
We develop policies and standards that are practical, enforceable, and aligned with how buildings are actually designed and built.
Grounded in data
Our work is backed by LCA, embodied carbon analysis, and research to support informed, defensible decisions.
Built for adoption
What our clients say about us
“Elisabeth and her team at Carbon Wise are the real deal. Everyone at Carbon Wise is invested in applying their deep expertise in carbon science toward innovative solutions that streamline decision-making processes.”
Gil, Vancouver
“Elisabeth and her team are phenomenal in their craft. They have expert knowledge and truly care about their customers. I highly recommend them for your next project.”
Matt, Surrey
“They are a team that is always learning and they use that knowledge to find the right solution that meets project needs. Working with Elisabeth is easy because she knows what she is doing and she has a high level of care. 5 Stars!”
Steve, North Vancouver
“I highly recommend Elisabeth and her team. The Carbon Wise team is reliable, knowledgeable, and professional but also very relatable.”
Josh, Vancouver
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Embodied Emissions?
Embodied Emissions (also called Embodied Carbon) are the sum of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transportation for materials production and the emissions associated with the construction, maintenance, renovation, and end-of-life of buildings and infrastructure. Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated relative to the impact of one molecule of carbon dioxide and reported as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) with units of mass.
Q: What is a Life Cycle Assessment?
A: A Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a methodology for assessing environmental impacts associated with all the stages of the life cycle of a product, process, or service, from the acquisition of raw materials until its end of life (“from cradle to grave”).
Q: Why are Embodied Emissions important?
Unlike operational carbon emissions, which can be reduced over time with energy efficiency upgrades and the use of renewable energy, embodied carbon emissions are locked in place as soon as a building is built. As we build more energy-efficient homes with low-carbon fuels, Embodied Emissions represent a bigger portion of the emissions pie (up to 90% for an electrically heated Step 5 home!) and become an increasingly pressing issue.
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