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 .?

If you are interested in joining our network of 700+ members committed to transitioning to a sustainable built environment,?find out more here .?

With Julie stepping down as Chief Executive in June, we reflect on the transformational impact she’s had at UKGBC and across the industry. Read our roundup of Julie’s milestone moments here .?

In an exclusive interview to?edie, Julie?shares the highlights and challenges of her eight year tenure and what the next generation of sustainability leadership looks like for the built environment. Read the Julie's interview here .

Total material extraction has almost doubled worldwide since 2000. Moving towards a circular economy is essential if we are to stay within planetary boundaries and reduce not only material extraction but carbon emissions and waste.?

UKGBC's Clare Wilde reflects on two of our recent reports that have been designed to support our transition to a circular economy, considering how they can be used together to accelerate action. Read Clare’s blog here .?

UKGBC is hosting an exclusive member event with our Circular Economy team to facilitate in-depth discussions on this transition to a circular economy and provide deeper insights into our existing and upcoming work. Sign up here .?

UKGBC has published key insights detailing the experiences of UK built environment organisations undertaking the measuring & reporting of climate physical risk on built assets.

The short report includes a series of case studies, reflections, and critical insights that will enable asset-owners to more effectively measure, report, and adapt to climate-based risks to their physical assets. Download the report here .?

UKGBC has published a summary of insights from our Collaboration Café event series on the Race to Zero, exploring where our members are on their decarbonisation journey, the next steps and the power of collaboration in the face of this challenge. Read our insights here .?

Now in its fifth year, LCAW creates space for participants to come together and find global solutions to climate change. This year’s programming will promote cooperation between key parts of the London climate ecosystem and improve the impact of London’s global climate action networks into the future.?

To support LCAW’s mission, UKGBC is hosting the following two events:?

• Carbon Pricing and Offsetting Guidance Launch (Online)?
• Biophilic Buildings: How nature can improve design (London)?

Looking ahead

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

Upgrading Britain’s Homes – introducing a new industry coalition for a step-change in retrofit investment

Webinar introducing a new industry coalition, its aims and plans to influence government and build consensus around the big retrofit investment and policies needed, and how you can get involved.

Making the Most of Membership

Online introductory session to the benefits of the UKGBC membership, our current and upcoming programmes of work and how to get involved.

Collaboration Café – Climate Resilience

Event series for UKGBC members to share insights about the practicalities, implications, and challenges of creating climate resilient business.

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