Embodied carbon calculator for infrastructure
The Worsley Civil Carbon Calculator (WC3) is Australia's first purpose-built embodied carbon software for civil infrastructure built by Chartered Engineers at Worsley Consulting Engineers.
Making embodied carbon analysis of horizontal infrastructure easier and cheaper than ever before.
Traditional carbon assessment tools are costly, complex and designed for buildings. WC3 is designed to be cheap, fast, and intuitive. Calculate cradle-to-grave emissions across linear transport and open space assets using methodologies aligned with EN 17472 and National Carbon Measurement guidelines.
Build a project in minutes with AI.
Eliminate spreadsheet data entry. Drag and drop your drawings or bill of quantities, import your Civil Site Design project, or input design elements like road pavements.
A complete design workflow.
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Measure
Our calculation engine covers the entire embodied carbon lifecycle, modules A to D. Understand the emissions you control, built on a foundation of trusted, Australian data.
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Compare
Apply intensity benchmarks and set carbon reduction targets. Our scenario modelling allows you to seamlessly test and compare design choices.
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Refine
Facilitate better decision-making with integrated reporting and analysis. WC3’s AI Assistant provides helpful summaries, checks data inputs, and assists in generating a clear narrative.
A carbon tool for all built environment professionals.
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Instantly import your entire project from Civil Site Design. Rapidly compare design options such as pavement materials or pipe types to identify the lowest-carbon solution.
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Move beyond tools designed for buildings. Use the purpose-built WC3 to generate reports for infrastructure and open space projects.
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Use WC3 analysis and scenario modelling to demonstrate the value of nature-based solutions to your clients.
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Set, track, and verify embodied carbon targets across your portfolio. Use a standardised framework to accurately measure your Scope 3 emissions.
Built on Australian data.
Default Data
Get started instantly with a pre-populated library of Australian-specific emission factors from sources like NABERS and AusLCI.
Environmental Product Declarations
For the highest level of accuracy, you can override any material with product-specific EPD data.
Custom Materials
Easily add your own custom materials, fuels, or project-specific factors to the app's library.
Pricing plans
Free Sandbox
For the curious
(Local storage only)
$0
$0
/month
/year
Get started- Upfront Carbon (A1 to A5)
- Civil Site Design import
- Benchmarking
- Custom and composite materials
- 20 material inputs
- 2 scenarios
Pro Plan
For Professionals
(30-day free trial)
$149
$1490
/month
/year
Get startedNo credit card required
- Lifecycle Carbon (A1 to D)
- Civil Site Design import
- AI-powered PDF import
- AI analysis & insights
- Benchmarking
- Custom and composite materials
- Unlimited material inputs
- Unlimited scenarios
- Unlimited cloud projects
- PDF reporting
Enterprise
For Organisations
(Academic licenses available)
Let's talk
Custom pricing
Contact us- All Pro features
- Discounted licenses
- Priority support
- Onboarding & training by Worsley CE experts.
Frequently asked questions
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The Worsley Civil Carbon Calculator (WC3) is Australia’s first purpose-built, comprehensive embodied carbon calculator for civil infrastructure. Officially recognised on the IS Council’s ISupply directory, WC3 allows you to quantify embodied carbon aligned with EN 17472 and the TfNSW Carbon Databook.
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WC3 models the complete Cradle-to-Grave lifecycle carbon footprint of your infrastructure asset, with a focus on Upfront carbon - the emissions we can control now.
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Yes. WC3 is registered with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, and provides the data required to target IS Rating credits such as Rso-6, Ene-1, and Mat-1. WC3’s calculation engine, data hierarchies, and system boundaries are also aligned with the Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy and Technical Guidance published by Infrastructure NSW.
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Yes, the app is designed to allow anyone to build up a carbon assessment within minutes. Use the AI import to convert PDF drawings or bills of quantities to automate data entry. A Civil Site Design model can be optionally imported to automate quantity take-offs.
Discover more
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Civil Site Design integration
We've partnered with Civil Site Design to eliminate hours of manual data entry. Export your project's takeoff data from CSD and WC3 will instantly calculate its carbon footprint.
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A case study of carbon reduction
Worsley CE used WC3 to provide The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust the data it needed to approve a sustainable cemetery design with 28% less carbon.
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IS Rating credits
WC3 is registered with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. Use the app to provide key credits towards your project’s IS Rating certification.
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Funding carbon removal
We are proud to contribute 1% of every WC3 sale to Stripe Climate, a global portfolio of emerging carbon removal technologies.
Join the engineers, architects, and consultants using WC3 to decarbonise Australia’s infrastructure.