Building Emissions Assessment Tool (BEAT)
The ALCBT Carbon Tool is a comprehensive, user-friendly, and adaptable platform for assessing and managing building carbon emissions throughout their lifecycle. Its features are carefully crafted to address the complex needs of various stakeholders in the construction industry, from architects and engineers to policymakers and financial institutions.
By leveraging advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
methodologies and integrating Measurable, Reportable, and Verifiable (MRV) systems, the tool aims to bridge existing gaps in policy, technical capacity, and financing across target countries in Asia.
Key Features and Functionality
Comprehensive Carbon Assessment
Hierarchical EPD System
Sensitivity Analysis
Multi-language Support
2 version: Quick and Detailed Assessment Tool
User-friendly Interface
Reporting and Documentation
Cloud-based Architecture (for online version)
Energy Modeling Capabilities
Comparative Analysis
Database Management
The Carbon Tool is developed by HEAT International GmbH as part of the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Project, co-implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The project is funded by the Government of Germany through its Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) under the International Climate Initiative (IKI).