Course Aim

Responding to the global climate emergency requires us to alter how we interact with our environment, and quickly. PAS 2080 outlines a carbon management process for the built environment, that is applicable across both buildings and infrastructure.

By following the PAS 2080 approach, value chain members across the built environment can work collaboratively towards the common goal of a net zero carbon transition. The specific goals being:

• align buildings and infrastructure projects and/or programmes of work, at the asset, network or system level, to the net zero transition by or before 2050, and therefore contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C, as per Paris Climate Agreement 2015;
• reduce carbon and increase value across the whole life of buildings and infrastructure; and
• remove barriers to collaborative ways of working that promote innovation, encourage positive change for society and support economic development.

This three and a half hour on-demand training course will provide an introduction to PAS 2080, and the various roles / responsibilities and requirements of the various stakeholder groups involved in carbon management in the built environment.

Course Description

PAS 2080 outlines a carbon management process covering the built environment.  The goal is to reduce whole life carbon of projects, specifically but not exclusively buildings and infrastructure, while simultaneously increasing value. It emphasizes leadership and collaboration over the whole value chain and aims to reduce carbon and cost through intelligent design and management.

It is an important reference document for policy makers, designers, developers, and other stakeholders engaged in the construction sector, as a go-to carbon management specification in the built environment.

This updated version of PAS 2080 builds on the experience of its real-life application from its initial publication in 2016.  It has expanded to reflect on other important aspects of construction activities to achieve long-term sustainable development goals. PAS 2080 focuses on a number of key themes, including:

• Widening the scope of PAS 2080 beyond infrastructure, to include the entire built environment.
• Integrating systems thinking into the design process and allowing for the value chain member to influence the design of the asset to fit better into the system for which it exists.
• Taking a whole-life carbon view: encouraging retrofit of existing buildings and infrastructure in the first instance and balance capital carbon investment with operational use over time.
• Encouraging and employing nature-based solutions wherever possible to provide a service. Their value to both carbon reduction and climate change resilience tend to be more valuable.
• Highlighting the importance of leadership and collaboration to achieve these goals.

This course aims to introduce and highlight the key roles and responsibilities of those involved in buildings and infrastructure development. It emphasises a whole life carbon approach, aligned with limiting average global temperature increase to 1.5'C above pre-industrial levels set by the UN Paris Climate Agreement 2015, circular economy principles, and the urgent need to decarbonize systems, networks and assets, while balancing capital carbon investment with operational and user benefit.

On-demand – training that’s even more flexible

BSI’s on-demand courses are market-leading and available 24/7. Developed by top subject matter experts, they contain the same high-quality content you will find in our tutor-led training, but with the added benefit of being able to learn at your own pace and at any time.

How will I benefit?

As value chain members involved in the delivery of buildings and infrastructure projects, attendees will benefit by:

• Gaining knowledge and understanding of the requirements of PAS 2080;
• Understanding the importance and value of measuring and monitoring carbon reduction, and the associated benefits of cost and carbon emissions reduction.
• Being able to demonstrate organizational leadership and commitment with respect to carbon reduction;
• Demonstrating alignment with the sector's goal to transition to net zero;
• Helping improve their organizations business performance and enhance their environmental reputation in support of wider sustainability development goals.

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Outline the drivers, benefits, and advantages of effective carbon management in built environment systems.
• Outline the terminology, and describe key principles of decarbonization and carbon reduction hierarchy, required of PAS 2080
• Describe the key roles and responsibilities of the various value stream members in effective carbon management
• Identify opportunities within buildings and infrastructure projects to reduce carbon and deliver net zero results
• Contribute to carbon reduction and net zero initiatives within buildings and infrastructure projects
• Support operational and strategic buildings and infrastructure projects and programmes, to deliver carbon reduction and net zero targets

Who should attend?

PAS 2080 and this introductory level training course is for anyone seeking to understand the importance and opportunity of effective carbon management in the built environment, and who are involved in the delivery of buildings and infrastructure projects and net zero targets. This includes:

• Asset owners and managers
• Designers and architects
• Constructors
• Material and product suppliers
• Regulators and financiers

How will I learn?

This is an online, interactive on-demand course. 

Courses are available 24/7 and you can learn at any time and from any place that suits you – you just need an internet connection.

You can learn as fast or as slowly as you want to. You can also take breaks at any time in the course and pick up where you left off when you are ready to continue

During the access period, you can go back and repeat parts or all the course

to refresh and reinforce what you have learned

The course content is both detailed and engaging, with explanations, activities, and knowledge checks to enhance your learning.

Our on-demand courses allow learners access to knowledge-based content in real time, anywhere, and at any time. Using established learning and interactive digital technology, on-line attendees are guided through the course content, at their own pace, providing opportunity to review, test knowledge and confirm understanding, as they progress through the course.

What will I gain?

On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI training course certificate.

Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to PAS 2080
• Module 2: Scope, terms and principles
• Module 3: Leadership
• Module 4: Integrating carbon management into decision-making
• Module 5: Setting targets, monitoring and reporting
• Module 6: Procurement, improvement and conformity