Accurately measuring embodied carbon enables informed decisions about the best course of action in specific cases, which may for example mean "recycling" or "upcycling" an older property rather than replacing it outright.iiHistoric Environment Scotland, written evidence; Built Environment Forum Scotland, written submission
As set out in its Heat in Buildings Strategy,Heat in Buildings Strategy - achieving net zero emissions in Scotland's buildings the Scottish Government aims:
to reduce emissions from buildings by 70% compared to 2020 levels by 2030;
to have practically all existing homes achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above by 2033.