Welcome to New Zealand's National Embodied Carbon Data Repository for construction products
Let’s Build a Sustainable Future for New Zealand
EPD’s and other relevant Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) are being accepted here for the National Embodied Carbon Data Repository.
The criteria for entry can be found in our FAQ page.
Please note these criteria must be met for the LCA’s and EPDs to be assessed for inclusion to the data repository.
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About
The construction industry plays a significant role in New Zealand’s carbon emissions. To address this, this initiative aims to provide a centralised and accessible platform for embodied carbon data related to construction products. This data will empower specifiers, designers, and builders to make informed decisions about the environmental impact of their projects.
Comprehensive Product Data
Access a growing database of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and other relevant carbon data for a wide range of construction materials.
Sustainability Insights
Stay informed with the latest trends, research, and best practices in sustainable construction.
Industry Collaboration
We work closely with industry leaders and experts to ensure our data is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.
Transparency and Trust
All data is verified and regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Supporting Sustainable Decision-Making
Empower informed decision-making throughout the entire building lifecycle, from design and specification to construction and operation.
What the industry is saying
“This initiative is an excellent example of how the construction sector can collaborate to achieve great results. Providing high-quality data will enable conscious consumers to make informed decisions.“
Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
“Today marks a significant step forward for sustainable building in New Zealand. To reach Aotearoa New Zealand’s zero-carbon targets, we need collaboration across the building and construction industry.”
Claire Falck
BRANZ Chief Executive
“A centralised space capturing the carbon data of building and construction products will help building practitioners and their consumers make conscious choices to reduce the embodied carbon of their homes and buildings.
The valuable work by Construction Information Limited (CIL) and BRANZ to provide this repository as a freely available platform will ensure the accessibility of this data for all Kiwis wanting to make greener choices for themselves, their communities and in support of Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions reduction targets says Matthew McDermott, Manager Building Performance and Resilience Policy at MBIE.”
Matthew McDermott
MBIE Manager Building Performance and Resilience
“New Zealand’s construction, architecture and design professionals need to establish the embodied carbon content of their projects and need to know the consequences of their product decisions.
This partnership will provide a science-based repository, combined with a service to maintain and update the data regularly. The development of the national embodied carbon dataset for construction products will help the industry to reduce its carbon emissions.”
Russell Turner
CIL | Masterspec Chief Executive
News
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CIL is Now Accepting Product Carbon Data for the National Embodied Carbon Data Repository for Construction.
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Carbon 2025 and Beyond: Building a More Sustainable Future for NZ Construction
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New Industry Initiative to Reduce Carbon Emissions of New Zealand Buildings
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We are now accepting environmental document submissions.
If you are a manufacturer or supplier of construction products, please submit your environmental documents to be included in the National Embodied Carbon Data Repository for construction.