Funding Partner ends on 13 Sep, 2024

Net Zero Carbon Buildings: A Framework Definition 2024 update

UKGBC is seeking project partners to support us in updating our Framework Definition for net zero carbon buildings.

Climate Change Mitigation Advancing Net Zero Funding Partner

Past funding partner

In 2019, UKGBC’s Advancing Net Zero programme released its Net Zero Carbon Buildings: A Framework Definition report. This was the first attempt at creating a definition of and process for delivering a net zero building in the UK market through consensus, involving contributions from around 70 experts from 50 organisations. In the 5 years since its launch, the Framework Definition has successfully helped stakeholders specify and realise net zero on their construction projects.

Industry is now gearing up for the first release of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, which will provide a set of criteria and performance requirements for a net zero building, along with a robust approach to verifying that those requirements are met. The Standard is a collaborative initiative between UKGBC and 11 other organisations active in the UK built environment, supported by over 300 sector experts.

In light of the forthcoming Standard, UKGBC intends to evolve the Framework Definition to ensure it continues to provide valuable guidance to those in industry seeking to design, deliver, or operate a net zero carbon building in the UK.

UKGBC is seeking five project partners to support this, at a cost of £5,000 per partner. Partners will have the opportunity to shape the scope of and be central to delivering this update to UKGBC’s flagstone net zero guidance document and will be recognised in the output and prioritised for engagement opportunities.

In addition to expert representatives from our project partner organisations, we will be calling for applicants to join our project task group, which will help to draft and review the guidance.

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