UK Green Building Council

Empowers the built environment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through feasibility studies and collaborative initiatives.

Supports the transition to net-zero carbon buildings across the industry.

Guides the built environment towards reducing whole-life carbon effectively.

Facilitates sharing and scaling of net-zero solutions in the built environment.

Facilitates sustainable energy procurement for the built environment.

Empowers industries to decarbonise supply chains collaboratively.

Empowering homeowners to reduce emissions and energy costs through effective retrofitting.

Frameworks and definitions that set industry standards and guidance for designing, delivering and verifying net-zero carbon buildings.

Products: Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework, Advancing Net Zero, Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

Programs and guidance focused on upgrading homes to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and address energy security and cost-of-living impacts.

Products: Home Retrofit, Advancing Net Zero

Strategies, roadmaps and guidance to measure, reduce and report embodied and whole-life carbon across building lifecycles.

Products: Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, Advancing Net Zero, Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework

Guidance and strategies for procuring renewable and low-carbon energy to decarbonise building operations and support organisational net-zero targets.

Products: Renewable Energy Procurement, Advancing Net Zero

Initiatives to reduce emissions across construction and materials supply chains combined with forums for industry collaboration, knowledge sharing and capacity building.

Products: Supply Chain Decarbonisation, Net Zero Solutions Forum, Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

Advancing Net Zero

UKGBC's Advancing Net Zero programme leads the UK's transition to a net-zero built environment, guiding industry through feasibility studies, policy and collaboration across multiple workstreams to reduce emissions from buildings.

• Empower Informed Decisions
  Provides resources and frameworks to help organizations select responsible carbon offsetting options tailored to their specific needs.
• Accelerate Retrofit Efforts
  Facilitates the transformation of commercial properties to be more energy-efficient, reducing overall carbon footprints in the built environment.
• Conduct Feasibility Studies
  Analyzes potential designs and costs for net-zero buildings, ensuring project viability and resource optimization.
• Upgrade Homes Effectively
  Identifies and implements necessary improvements in residential buildings to significantly lower carbon footprints.
• Guide to Carbon Roadmap
  Offers a structured approach to tracking and achieving carbon-neutral goals over the entire lifecycle of buildings.
• Reduce Embodied Carbon
  Advises on materials and methods that minimize carbon emissions during the lifecycle of construction projects.
• Establish Clear Definitions
  Offers a standard for what constitutes a net-zero building to create uniform goals across projects.

Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework

A framework published to provide clarity on the definition of net-zero carbon buildings and guide industry understanding and alignment on this definition.

• Provides Clarity On Definition
  Establishes a comprehensive definition to ensure consistent understanding among industry stakeholders and to facilitate the transition towards net zero carbon emissions.
• Aligns Industry Practices
  Assists organizations in aligning their operations and practices with the defined standards of net-zero carbon buildings, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness in achieving sustainability targets.
• Informs Design And Delivery Decisions
  Provides critical insights and data to stakeholders, enabling them to make evidence-based decisions regarding the design and delivery of net-zero carbon buildings.

Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

A pathway for the built environment to reduce whole-life carbon, with actions and progress tracking across the roadmap.

• Implement Actions
  Facilitates actionable strategies and best practices for stakeholders to actively participate in whole-life carbon reduction efforts.
• Monitor Progress
  Stay informed on progress towards whole-life carbon reduction targets through comprehensive tracking mechanisms.
• Engage Collaboratively
  Encourages partnership among various stakeholders in the built environment to foster shared insights and drive comprehensive solutions.

Net Zero Solutions Forum

A collaborative space where organisations in the built environment share learnings and experiences to scale net-zero solutions through industry-wide collaboration.

• Enable Collective Action
  Provides a platform for diverse stakeholders to collaborate, facilitating accelerated implementation of net-zero strategies in the built environment.
• Foster Continuous Learning
  Encourages the sharing of valuable knowledge and experiences, enhancing the capabilities of organisations working towards net-zero.

Renewable Energy Procurement

Guidance on how organisations procure energy for buildings to decarbonise energy supply and support national net-zero targets.

• Supports National Net-Zero Targets
  This feature provides essential insights and methodologies for organizations to effectively source renewable energy, significantly impacting their contribution to national goals for carbon neutrality.
• Enhances Energy Efficiency
  Detailed strategies help organizations optimize their energy usage, leading to increased efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.

Supply Chain Decarbonisation

Initiatives and collaboration to decarbonise supply chains in the built environment, including task groups. The built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, and mobilising collective efforts is crucial for achieving rapid decarbonisation.

• Mobilises Collaborative Efforts
  Engages industry stakeholders to work together on decarbonisation efforts, ensuring a coordinated approach towards meeting net zero goals.
• Enhances Sustainability Practices
  Improves clarity and cooperation across varied supply chains, crucial for effective decarbonisation in the built environment.

Home Retrofit

Program focused on upgrading the nation’s homes to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and address energy security and cost-of-living concerns.

• Enhance Home Energy Efficiency
  Improvements lead to reduced energy bills and increased comfort while lowering carbon emissions.
• Lower Carbon Footprint
  Initiatives support the UK's commitment to climate change mitigation by directly reducing residential carbon outputs.
• Combat Rising Energy Costs
  Retrofitting helps alleviate financial pressures on homeowners by lowering heating and energy costs.
• Boost Energy Security
  Strengthened homes can increase resilience against fluctuations in energy availability and prices.