Building the case for net zero UKGBC is supporting our industry's transition to net zero by undertaking feasibility studies into the design, delivery and cost of new net zero carbon buildings. Learn more
Carbon offsetting and pricing UKGBC is empowering industry to make informed and responsible decisions on carbon offsetting routes that support the shift towards a net zero built environment. Learn more
Commercial Retrofit Energy required to heat, power and operate commercial buildings accounts for nearly a quarter of the built environment’s carbon footprint in the UK. Significant improvements in energy efficiency must be accelerated across all sectors. To address this challenge, UKGBC is working with a team of industry experts to accelerate the delivery of commercial retrofit programmes. Learn more
Embodied Carbon Embodied carbon from the construction and refurbishment of buildings currently makes up 20% of UK built environment emissions. UKGBC’s Advancing Net Zero team is working with experts across the industry to change this. Learn more
Home Retrofit With time running out to keep global temperatures to 1.5 degrees, upgrading the nation’s homes is one of the biggest opportunities the UK has to reduce carbon emissions whilst tackling the cost-of-living crisis, energy security and levelling up. Learn more
Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework UKGBC published the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework Definition in 2019 to provide the industry with clarity on the definition of net zero carbon buildings.
Net Zero Solutions Forum A space where organisations from across the built environment come together to share learnings and experiences on the pathway to net zero carbon, enabling net zero solutions to be scaled through industry-wide collaboration. Learn more
Renewable energy procurement How we procure energy for our buildings has a critical role to play in decarbonising the UK’s energy supply sector and supporting the delivery of our national net zero target. Learn more
Supply Chain Decarbonisation The built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and to rapidly decarbonise the industry must mobilise towards this common goal. At the core of any industry’s activity are complex supply chains that necessitate collaborative work to gain the clarity, agreement and support needed for climate action. Learn more
Advancing Net Zero Created in 2018 as part of a World Green Building Council initiative, UKGBC’s Advancing Net Zero programme has a mission to lead the UK’s transition to a net zero built environment. Learn more
Circular Economy and Carbon As part of our Advancing Net Zero programme, UKGBC is continually investigating the link between carbon reduction and circularity. Learn more
Circular Economy and Nature The over extraction of resources is one of the prime threats to nature. Following COP15 and the Kunming Montreal agreement, it’s crucial that more than ever we hold nature centrally in all our work. Learn more
Circular Economy Forum UKGBC is bringing together construction clients and project teams who are applying circular principles on live projects and are looking to share challenges and solutions. Learn more
Circular Economy The built environment needs to move away from the take-make-waste economy. For a sustainable future, a regenerative, circular economy that rewards the reuse of finite materials and resources must take its place. Learn more
Materials Passports Platforms Solutions which facilitate the creation, storage, and use of materials passports Climate Change Mitigation Resource Use Solutions
Digital twin and building analytics platform Real time monitoring and analytics of environmental parameters and carbon emissions for an asset or portfolio. Climate Change Mitigation Health, Wellbeing and Social Value Solutions
Collated guidance for reducing carbon in buildings Free online resource providing access to over 1000 international and regional guidance and resources for managing carbon reduction in buildings mapped against project stage. Climate Change Mitigation Resource Use Solutions
Materials Passports In the UK, construction, demolition, and excavation account for 60% of material use and waste… Resource Use Guidance
Trends in Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment – Reflecting on 2024 This report summarises a range of sustainable solution trends that UKGBC has seen over the… Climate Change Adaptation Climate Change Mitigation Deep Dive
Energy Monitoring Platforms for Commercial Buildings Solutions providing energy monitoring dashboards to help commercial building users understand the performance of their buildings Climate Change Mitigation Solutions
Autonomous control of HVAC Solutions using a range of data sets to automatically adjust building HVAC in real time based on changing environmental conditions Climate Change Mitigation Solutions
UKGBC responds to changes in retrofit schemes These proposed changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme and Great British Insulation Scheme… National and Regional Collaboration Retrofit Policy Document
Intelligent building vibration reduction system Active mass damping technology to reduce building vibrations Climate Change Adaptation Health, Wellbeing and Social Value Solutions
Digital platforms to support commercial retrofit Solutions using a range of data sources to help property professionals understand their buildings and make informed decisions around retrofit Climate Change Adaptation Climate Change Mitigation Solutions
UKGBC response to Grey Belt inquiry In the latest National Planning Policy Framework consultation (see our response here) the Government proposed… National and Regional Collaboration Policy Document
100 Days of Labour Government Progress Report The UK Green Building Council has produced this 100-Day Progress Report of the incoming Labour… National and Regional Collaboration Policy Document