BREEAM Sustainability Newsletter, June 2024
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This month, we announce the launch of?a sustainable finance guide?in partnership with?leading green building organisations including the USGBC and GBCA.?We also share a?recent BREEAM Infrastructure-certified project that has the ability to power up to 2.5 million homes.?See the results of our poll on?improving energy efficiency in buildings,?and?join us for our next poll?on which are the most harmful greenhouse gases.
Learn?how to become a BREEAM In-use international assessor?or?register for our upcoming training courses for BREEAM UK New construction. We also share?the recording of our latest webinar looking at the alignment, looking at the alignment between the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Standard and Reference Guide and BREEAM In-Use Version 6.
In last month's poll we asked
Which air sealing technology do you think is most effective for improving energy efficiency in buildings?
Gasket seals enhance energy efficiency in buildings by reducing air leakage. When combined with proper insulation, and other insulation materials like fibre glass, loose-fill insulation, etc. it minimises uncontrolled leaks, leading to cost-effective savings of 10% to 20% on heating and cooling bills.
Join our next discussion
Which of the following greenhouse gases do you think is the most harmful to the environment?
Industry updates
Global green building alliance launches industry-first guide
An international alliance of world leading green building rating system organisations, including BRE, announced the launch of the first global practical guide to facilitate the $35 trillion investment needed by 2030 to meet global energy transition goals. The guide details how building verification and certification standards can be used to comply with global classifications and bond frameworks, setting a trajectory for the global built environment to meet a sustainable 1.5°C climate threshold.?
BREEAM champions the US?Net Zero Building Definition
The Biden Administration, recognising the critical impact of buildings on the environment, has taken an essential step towards a more sustainable future with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement of a new national definition for net zero buildings in the USA. BRE has welcomed the initiative, which aligns closely with our mission to promote?sustainability, resilience, and emission reductions across the global buildings sector.
Insights and opinion
Viking link project awarded BREEAM Infrastructure "Very Good" certification
In recognition of its exceptional commitment to?sustainability?and environmental performance, Viking Link, a 1.4 GW high voltage direct current electricity link between the British and Danish transmission systems has been awarded BREEAM Infrastructure ‘Very Good’ certification in recognition.
The ￡1.7bn project has the ability to power up to 2.5 million homes. It is expected to deliver over ￡500 million in savings for UK consumers over the next decade due to the link enabling cheaper power to be imported from Denmark.
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Engagement and learning
Become a BREEAM In-Use International Assessor
The BREEAM In-Use standard provides a framework to enable property investors, owners, managers, and occupiers to make sustainable improvements to their assets. This standard helps to improve the performance of buildings that are already in use, with support for benchmarking, assurance, and validation of operational asset data.
BRE Academy’s online training enables you to become a BREEAM In-Use International assessor, equipping you with the knowledge to assess and deliver in-use commercial and residential projects both in the UK and internationally.
Upcoming course dates for BREEAM UK New Construction training
This science-led training course enables you to understand the technical content and application of BREEAM UK New Construction, equipping you with the skills to carry out BREEAM assessments on new builds in the UK.
Reserve your place in our upcoming virtual classroom dates:
Events
Navigating?Sustainability: Insights from BREEAM and GRESB Leaders
James Fisher, BREEAM’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Tom Wilson, Head of Delivery, and Charles van Thiel, Director Real Estate at GRESB and Alodie McLaren, discussed emerging sustainable opportunities, trends, and challenges facing today’s commercial real estate market.?
During the webinar they looked at the alignment between the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Standard & Reference Guide and BREEAM In-Use Version 6 criteria, exploring key considerations to ensure a value-add approach to sustainable portfolio performance.
Work for BRE
At BRE, our experts tackle some of today’s toughest global challenges in?sustainability, safety, and security of buildings and infrastructure.? As part of our team, you’ll be joining ambitious colleagues, intent on doing the right thing by finding solutions to these problems.??Work at BRE is interesting, innovative, and incredibly valuable. You’ll have the opportunity to keep developing your knowledge and skills throughout your career with us.
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