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UKGBC responds to the Scottish Government’s announcement that the 2030 climate target will be scrapped
Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive at the UK Green Building Council, said: This decision means…
18 Apr, 2024
Chancellor’s Spring Budget fails to address ‘urgent need for upgrading homes and buildings’
UKGBC responds to the Spring Statement 2024.
6 Mar, 2024
UKGBC publishes new guidance on embodied carbon emissions reporting for more rigorous carbon reduction strategy
New guidance launched to build greater accuracy and clarity of Scope 3 emissions reporting.
5 Mar, 2024
Development on brownfield must be balanced with nature restoration and high-quality homes
UKGBC responds to the latest call from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for local councils to build on brownfield sites to boost housebuilding.
13 Feb, 2024
Abandoning £28bn investment plan is a ‘Colossally short-sighted political manoeuvre’
UKGBC responds to the Labour announcement rolling back green investment.
8 Feb, 2024
Chris Stark has been a beacon for our sustainable future
Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council said: “Chris Stark’s refreshing vigour…
11 Jan, 2024
Long-awaited NPPF provides yet more deferral instead of direction
Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive at UKGBC said: After months of delay, the Government’s National…
21 Dec, 2023
Future Homes Standard draft sets energy efficiency standards lower than many homes built today
The Government has opened consultation into the Future Homes and Buildings Standard which will sets vital regulations for homes constructed beyond 2025.
13 Dec, 2023
Dangerously slow progress on adapting the UK’s built environment to the new normal of rapidly changing climate
New analysis published by UKGBC on ‘Nature Day’ at COP28 concludes that the UK’s built environment is severely under-equipped to adapt to our changing climate.
8 Dec, 2023
Built environment must decarbonise nearly twice as fast by 2025, says UKGBC analysis
First update of the UK Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, the built environment’s action plan to 2050 developed by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), reveals significant lack of progress and policy gaps
6 Dec, 2023
Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain can transform the UK’s built environment – but only if we prevent loopholes
UKGBC responds to publication of Government guidance for understanding Biodiversity Net Gain, including draft statutory instruments, and other background information.
29 Nov, 2023
Autumn Statement a missed opportunity to get energy bills and carbon emissions under control
UKGBC responds to the Autumn Statement which was announced by the Chancellor, Jeremey Hunt, on 22nd November 2023 and set out the Government’s economic priorities for the next year
22 Nov, 2023