The FIDIC Carbon Management (CM) Guide and its accompanying Carbon Emissions Management (CEM) Guidance represent

a transformative approach to construction project delivery, positioning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management as a

fundamental project resource requiring the same rigorous oversight as financial budgets, addressing the construction industry’s

urgent need to contribute meaningfully to global decarbonisation efforts whilst maintaining the balanced risk allocation principles

that define FIDIC contracts.

This Questions & Answers document addresses the practical implementation challenges and common queries that arise

when applying the FIDIC CM Guide and CEM Guidance in real-world projects. While these documents provide comprehensive

frameworks, principles, and contractual mechanisms, users often require additional clarification.

This Q&A complements rather than replaces the FIDIC CM Guide and CEM Guidance. Users should:

• Use this Q&A for general understanding of FIDIC’s purpose and clarification of common concerns.
• Consult the FIDIC CM Guide for strategic framework and Carbon Management Principles.
• Review the relevant FIDIC CEM Guidance for specific contractual mechanisms and provisions.

As stated in the CM Guide: “Neither document alone can deliver comprehensive Carbon Management in tenders. The FIDIC

CM Guide ensures strategic alignment and consistency across the project, whilst the FIDIC CEM Guidance provides contractual

obligations and mechanisms for practical implementation.”

This Q&A addresses general implementation questions based on the FIDIC CM framework. However, users should note that:

• Project-specific factors including geography, local regulations, market conditions, and financing requirements may require

additional considerations.

• Legal advice should be sought for jurisdiction-specific applications and complex risk allocation issues.
• Technical expertise in carbon measurement and management may be required for methodology development and

implementation.

• The continuous evolution of carbon markets, regulations, standards and best practices means this document should be

kept under review.