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Install Embodied Carbon Esg
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add datadrivenconstruction/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction --skill embodied-carbon-esgThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads embodied-carbon-esg when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the embodied-carbon-esg skill”. In Codex, type $embodied-carbon-esg.
Embodied Carbon & ESG for Construction (2026)
Why it matters now
From 2026 the EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and EU Taxonomy force contractors and developers to report embodied carbon (A1–A5 life-cycle modules), not just operational energy. Estimators need carbon numbers next to price numbers at the BOQ line level.
Method
Carbon = quantity × carbon factor, applied per material resource line — exactly parallel to quantity × unit price = cost.
work item → components[] → material lines → quantity × EF (kg CO₂e / unit) → line carbon
BOQ roll-up: Σ line carbon = project embodied carbon (A1–A3) + transport/waste (A4–A5)
Data sources for factors
| Source | Coverage | License |
|---|---|---|
| ÖKOBAUDAT (DE) | building materials | open |
| INIES (FR) FDES | products | open |
| ICE Database (UK) | embodied carbon | free registration |
| EPD libraries (ECO Platform) | manufacturer EPDs | varies |
The CWICR bases already carry per-resource quantity and unit — attach an EF (kg CO₂e/unit) column for the materials and the roll-up is automatic.
What to compute per project
- A1–A3 embodied carbon per BOQ section and per trade (from material lines).
- A4–A5 transport + site waste assumptions (distance bands, waste rates per material).
- kg CO₂e / m² and / m³ intensity benchmarks for early design.
- Hotspot report: top 10 carbon lines (usually concrete, steel, aluminium, insulation).
EU Taxonomy / CSRD alignment
- Map each work item to the taxonomy activity (construction of new buildings 7.1, renovation 7.2, …).
- Report DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) screening: circularity, waste, water for the top materials.
- Keep the evidence trail: factor source + version per line (auditors ask).
Honest limits
- Carbon factors are regional and versioned — never mix databases without noting it.
- BIM takeoff gives geometry; carbon needs material takeoff (from CWICR
resource_name+resource_quantity). - Early-phase estimates are ±30–50%; label them as such.
Resources
Tips for Embodied Carbon Esg
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 30 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Embodied Carbon Esg
What does the Embodied Carbon Esg skill do?
Estimate embodied carbon and produce ESG/climate reporting for construction: LCA per work item, material-based carbon factors, EU taxonomy and CSRD alignment. Use when a project needs carbon estimates or sustainability reporting.
How do I install Embodied Carbon Esg?
Run "npx skills add datadrivenconstruction/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction --skill embodied-carbon-esg" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Embodied Carbon Esg work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Embodied Carbon Esg uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Embodied Carbon Esg free?
Embodied Carbon Esg is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Embodied Carbon Esg?
Embodied Carbon Esg is published by datadrivenconstruction in the datadrivenconstruction/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction repository, together with 29 other skills.
