Explore our Policy Documents

What does UKGBC mean by Policy Document?

These documents are produced by our policy team and serve multiple purposes. Often they represent UKGBC’s position or recommendations on an area of national, or local, policy. Here is also where you can find our responses to government consultations.

To learn more about our policy positions, explore our Policy and Advocacy work.

National and Regional Collaboration Policy Document

Policy Document

National and Regional Collaboration Retrofit Policy Document

Policy Platform: Building Britain’s Future

This forms UKGBC’s General Election campaign, outlining how any incoming government can build a better future for Britain, in partnership with the built environment industry, with decisive action across these four areas.

National and Regional Collaboration Retrofit Policy Document

Retrofit Policy Document

Future Homes and Buildings Standard Consultation Response

Together with more than 700 members from across the wider sector, UKGBC has responded with recommendations for more ambitious standards and urge the Government to implement a truly ‘future’ standard.

Climate Change Mitigation Policy Document

Retrofit Policy Document

Climate Change Adaptation Climate Change Mitigation Policy Document

NAP3 Policy Scorecard

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.

Climate Change Adaptation Policy Document