UKGBC’s Top Five

Welcome to UKGBC's Top Five, our LinkedIn roundup that brings you the latest highlights from across our sustainable built environment. For a more in depth look at UKGBC’s work and opportunities to get involved, sign up to our monthly newsletter?here.?

Last month, UKGBC launched a refreshed brand, including a distinct new visual style, a new website and the first phase of a new membership area. These reflect the evolution of our organisation, our ambition and role as the voice of our sustainable built environment. Read more here.?

If you're interested in finding out more about UKGBC and becoming one of over 700 members committed to transitioning to a sustainable built environment find out more here.?

The new Biodiversity Net Gain requirements set out in the Government’s Environment Act present huge opportunities for the built environment to restore nature and build more regenerative towns and cities. Yet many organisations need more specific and practical support to build their understanding of the complex concepts involved.

To make Biodiversity Net Gain as accessible as possible to organisations across the UK’s built environment, UKGBC has published a series of user-friendly factsheets and definitions that explain the key concepts. Download the new resources here.

The impacts of the climate emergency are already being felt, and the need to adapt our buildings and infrastructure is a growing priority. With the introduction of the UK Climate Disclosure Law, UKGBC member, Cervest, have written a useful explainer clarifying the difference between physical and transition climate risk. Read the blog here.?

“In the built environment context, we see the solutions and pathways our industry is creating and adopting daily. But these alone are not enough. We must align these tools with hope, share widely our vision and empower our whole teams to lead from the inside out – so they can be resilient and ambitious leaders of the transformation no matter their job title or level.”?

Our Chief Executive, Julie Hirigoyen, reflects on her 8 years at UKGBC and the importance of sustainability leadership as a key ingredient needed to drive widescale, transformational change. Read Julie’s blog here.??

UKGBC is excited to share our events and courses calendar for the upcoming year. With a wide range of projects, networking, learning and leadership opportunities scheduled, there is a wealth of activities to get involved in, whatever your topic interests, seniority or sustainability expertise. See the calendar and get involved here.?

Looking ahead

Don’t miss out on these upcoming opportunities at UKGBC!?

• Future Leaders 2023 - Summer programme
• Biophilic buildings: How nature can improve design
• Social Value in the Built Environment

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