Resource Library
Explore a range of resources from the UKGBC, including in-depth guidance and technical studies.
Consultation Response: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Rented Homes
This is a response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s ‘Improving the…
Embodied Carbon Briefing
Around 1 in 10 tonnes of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions are ‘embodied’ carbon…
Energy Performance of Buildings consultation response
The vision for a reformed framework is one that reflects modern policy priorities ensuring it…
Materials Passports
These practical and technical guides give an overview of Materials Passports and their crucial role in promoting circularity and reuse in the built environment.
Trends in Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment – Reflecting on 2024
This report summarises a range of solution trends that UKGBC has seen over the course of 2024, also providing context on their use and driving forces in the UK market.
UKGBC responds to changes in retrofit schemes
These proposed changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme and Great British Insulation Scheme…
UKGBC response to Grey Belt inquiry
In the latest National Planning Policy Framework consultation (see our response here) the Government proposed…
100 Days of Labour Government Progress Report
The UK Green Building Council has produced this 100-Day Progress Report of the incoming Labour…
Facilitating Retrofit: a comprehensive sectoral analysis
Upgrading the nation’s homes is one of thebiggest opportunities the UK has to reducecarbon emissions…
Consultation Response: National Planning Policy Framework
We welcome this NPPF consultation and congratulate the Government for bringing it forward so quickly…
Autumn Budget Representation 2024
This budget submission welcomes Labour’s manifesto commitment to home upgrades backed by a £13.2bn investment…
Commercial Retrofit: Scottish Policy and Practice
Explore key recommendations for Scottish industry and government as they look to decarbonise existing commercial buildings.
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Home Retrofit
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