SURAP Footprints #

SURAP created the Footprints database to assess buildings’ climate impact and resource use. The manageable set of indicators makes it easy to assess and communicate climate impact and resource efficiency. SURAP created the included data using the ecoinvent background database.

Life cycle phases #

The following life cycle modulesm in accordance with EN 15978, are available in the SURAP Footprint 2023 database: A1-A3, B4, B6, C3, C4, D1, D2.

Environmental Impact Indicators #

Abbrev.	Indicator	Unit
GWP	Global Warming Potential	kg CO2-eq.
PENRT	Total use of non renewable primary energy resources	MJ
RMI	Raw Material Input	kg raw material
TMR	Total Material Requirement	kg primary material
WDP	Water Depletion Potential	m³ world eq.