The suite of learning resources here aims to demystify key sustainability concepts and create a common language for non-technical experts to confidently get involved in sustainable building topics.

Using jargon-free, easy-to-understand language, UKGBC’s Bitesize Learning provides a jumping-off point for non-sustainability professionals to begin their sustainability learning journey.

Our learning resource have been split into topic areas to make them easier to navigate.

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What’s available?

Alongside infographics, definitions and fact sheets, we also have the following 1 and 2 page guides:

Explainer Guides (1-page) break down key climate and nature topics into digestible chunks outlining:

  • How it is defined.
  • Its importance in tackling the climate crisis.
  • How it relates to the built environment.
  • Relevant resources to consolidate knowledge.

Practical Guides (2-pages) detail sustainable building across the value chain outlining:

  • Key principles.
  • Practical approaches for stakeholders.
  • Case studies to bring the approach to life.
  • Further resources to continue learning.

New Climate Finance Guides

1

NEW! Climate, green and sustainability linked bonds

2

NEW! Green and sustainability linked loans

3

Sustainable Investment

Net Zero Carbon

Net Zero & Whole Life Carbon

1

Net Zero Carbon Buildings and Infrastructure Bitesize explainer guide

2

Operational & Embodied Carbon Bitesize Explainer

3

Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Bitesize explainer guide

4

Net Zero Carbon Organisations Bitesize explainer guide

5

Whole Life Carbon Bitesize explainer guide

6

NEW! Tackling the Performance Gap Bitesize practical guide

Carbon Pricing, Carbon Offsetting & Renewable Energy

1

Carbon Pricing Bitesize explainer guide

2

Carbon Offsetting Bitesize explainer guide

3

Renewable Energy Bitesize explainer guide

Nature, Resource use and the Circular Economy

Explainer and Practical Guides

1

Circular Economy Bitesize explainer guide

2

NEW! Design for Deconstruction Bitesize practical guide

3

NEW! Reducing Embodied Ecological Impacts bitesize practical guide

4

Biodiversity & Environmental Net Gain Bitesize explainer guide

Factsheets & Infographics

1

Biodiversity Net Gain Definitions

2

Biodiversity Net Gain: The basics and the big picture Infographic

3

Comparing BNG, ENG and EIA Infographic

4

BNG: Local Nature Recovery Factsheet

5

BNG: On-site off-site Proximity Principle Factsheet

6

BNG: The Mitigation Hierarchy Factsheet

7

BNG: Using and Contributing to Existing Targets Factsheet

8

Nature-based solutions labs Infographics

Resilience

1

Climate Resilience Bitesize explainer guide

2

Climate Resilience Definitions

3

Adapting our Homes for Heat

Sustainability across the Value Chain

1

Sustainable Investment Bitesize practical guide

2

Sustainable Design Bitesize practical guide

3

Sustainable Procurement I Bitesize practical guide

4

NEW! Sustainable Procurement II Bitesize practical guide

5

Sustainable Construction Bitesize practical guide

6

Sustainable Operations & Maintenance Bitesize practical guide

7

Sustainable Deconstruction & End of Life Bitesize practical guide

8

NEW! Certifications

Retrofit

1

Retrofit Bitesize explainer guide

2

NEW! Retrofit Bitesize practical guide

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Using these guides

If you’d like to use these guides within your organisation, please contact Learning@UKGBC.org

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