Embodied carbon (also referred to as embedded carbon or embodied energy) 

The total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the entire lifecycle of a product or construction project, excluding operational emissions. This includes emissions generated during the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, assembly and eventual disposal or deconstruction at the end of the product or building’s life. Embodied carbon is a significant component of a product’s total carbon footprint, especially for materials used in construction.