How will your project perform against BREEAM Version 7?
BREEAM New Construction Version 7 has arrived. Revised to raise the bar for sustainable development and align with the EU Taxonomy, key updates focus on decarbonisation, biodiversity and material selection. The result is a framework that reflects today’s sustainability goals but also builds in adaptability for future challenges. So what does V7 mean in practice?…
Read MoreFuturebuild 2025: Key Sustainability Takeaways
The Verte team was on the ground at Futurebuild to explore the latest innovations in sustainable products and gain insights into how the industry is tackling complex sustainability issues. Here are our key takeaways from the event. Retrofit Retrofit continues to be a key focus for the industry, but we’re not making enough progress. Dr.…
Read MoreHow to achieve BREEAM certification without major capex
It’s a tough market for existing buildings. To be commercially competitive, assets must demonstrate their ESG credentials – often by undergoing extensive refurbishment. No easy feat in a difficult lending environment. But it is possible for buildings to achieve a high-level BREEAM certification without major capex. Introducing BREEAM In-Use BREEAM In-Use (BIU) is the lesser-known…
Read MoreRetrofit: Operational energy in the spotlight
The retrofit movement has gained momentum, but projects continue to face barriers. Cost is the one of the biggest barriers to reducing operational energy and carbon in retrofit projects. Money is expensive right now. But the industry recognises the importance of retrofit first and more stretching operational energy targets are on the horizon. A lot…
Read MoreSustainability in the spotlight at EXPO REAL
We’ve recently returned from EXPO REAL 2024 and wanted to share what the European real estate industry is talking about. ESG is everywhere ESG is only going to become more important in Europe. Strong ESG credentials are correlated with portfolio value and it will be a deal-breaker for investment. If projects are to proceed they’ll…
Read MoreWhat the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard means for your project pipeline
The Pilot of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (“the Standard”) has arrived. The Standard will enable the real estate sector to robustly prove its built assets are Net Zero Carbon and in line with the UK’s climate targets. Performance benchmarks align with science-based trajectories needed to achieve Net Zero by 2050, and a…
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