Quick carbon indicators
Quick Carbon Indicators (QCI) are simple, fast measurement methods used to estimate the CO₂ emissions or carbon impact of a product, service, company, or process. They help quickly gain insight into climate impact.
• QCI energy – Assesses carbon emissions from building energy use (e.g., heating, cooling, lighting).
• QCI biogenic – Measures biogenic carbon storage and emissions from materials like wood or bamboo.
• QCI biogenic variable – Tracks changing biogenic carbon impacts when materials are reused or recycled.
• QCI material - Estimates the carbon impact of construction materials, focusing on embodied carbon—the CO₂ emissions from raw material extraction, processing, transportation, and disposal.