UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

Earlier this week, leading industry groups partnered up to develop a net-zero standard for buildings. The group consists of BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA RICS and UKGBC. This industry leading group  will work together to form the UK Neto Zero Carbon Buildings Standard which in turn, will inform and enable projects on the achievement of net zero.

The new standard will cover both new and existing buildings, with targets created for operational and embodied carbon. This partnership aims to align targets with the UK Government’s net zero by 2050 target.

The issue of climate change and its impacts on our environment have prompted a growing movement towards more sustainable practices across industries, and the built environment is no exception. Earlier this week, an industry-leading group consisting of BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA RICS, and UKGBC joined forces to develop a net-zero standard for buildings, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.

This partnership brings together a diverse range of expertise and experience from across the built environment sector, which will work collaboratively to create the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. This standard will inform and enable projects on the achievement of net zero by providing a clear framework and targets for both new and existing buildings.

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard aims to set ambitious targets for both operational and embodied carbon in buildings. Operational carbon refers to the emissions that arise from the day-to-day activities in buildings, such as heating, cooling, and lighting, while embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials. By targeting both operational and embodied carbon, this standard aims to create a comprehensive approach towards reducing carbon emissions from the built environment.

This partnership is a significant step towards creating a more sustainable built environment, and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will provide a clear roadmap for the industry to follow. By aligning the targets with the UK Government’s net zero by 2050 target, this partnership sets the stage for the UK to become a world leader in sustainable building practices. The collaboration of these leading industry groups signals a collective commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the built environment and highlights the importance of collaboration in achieving a net-zero future.