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🌿 BREEAM Official is a widely used sustainability assessment method for buildings. It evaluates various aspects of a building's environmental performance, including energy use, water efficiency, materials selection, and ecological impact, providing a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving sustainability. So, why get BREEAM certification? See our latest blog in our Sustainable Certifications series for more on why BREEAM is a key certification to obtain. From scoring, to benefits, and hoe Utopi can assist. "Among many reasons, the sales and rent premium that BREEAM certification can provide, with Prime Central London office buildings with a BREEAM Excellent rating enjoying a 12.3% premium on rent and 10.5% premium on sales price compared to equivalent unrated buildings." See the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eVwKvyfc #BREEAM #sustainablecertifications #proptech #esgdata #assetperformance #assetvaluation #realestate

🌳 The need for a more sustainable built environment is becoming increasingly urgent. As a result, Dutch office occupiers are opting more for energy-efficient buildings, driven partly by intrinsic motivation and partly by stronger legislation. 🏢 In 2023, more than 56% of leasing activity took place in office buildings with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of A or higher. Approximately 4.5% of this activity occurred in office buildings with an EPC A+++ or higher, which are considered ESG-aligned properties. 📜 Interested in the full research article? Click the link below or reach out to my colleauge Iris Kampers or me! Research Article (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/gXZxTA2P #savills #commercialrealestate #esg

Are the popular green building certifications fit for purpose in an evolving landscape? The likes of LEED, BREEAM, etc, are focused on design and construction, yet there is a market shift towards also monitoring building performance.   The transition to net zero is driving this change, as occupiers, owners and investors demand more energy efficient buildings, to fulfil their environmental commitments. No surprise, with 27% of global emissions coming directly from building operations.   The positive news is certification bodies are catching-up and broadening reach, with LEED v5, BREEAM v7, CRREM, NABERS, etc.    From an owner and investor perspective, whilst there is a case for green premiums for green buildings, the downside risk is being left holding, non-green compliant buildings.    Link to article: https://lnkd.in/gzXPeJbB #sustainability #netzero #green #ESG #hospitality ALTA website: https://lnkd.in/gNWd8zwt

Ever feel overwhelmed by the complexity of energy efficiency regulations? 😅 You're not alone - 49% of landlords find it a real challenge, with cost and concerns over disrupting tenants cited as the leading blockers. In the wake of ‘World Efficiency Day,’ it seems timely to unpack this perspective… 🌍 Globally, the commercial sector wastes 30% of its energy due to inefficient building design and practices. The Building Energy Efficiency Survey (BEES) reveals that a building's operational essentials like lighting and heating constitute 67% of energy use, making these key areas for efficiency changes. 💡 But here's the game-changer: Did you know that 40% of operational carbon can be reduced without disrupting tenants in situ? This means building owners don't need to wait for lease events to retrofit! 🏢 Small upgrades = big impact 👊 Discover how to overcome common retrofit challenges and integrate upgrades into regular building maintenance through the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)'s Retrofitting for Net Zero Office Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNH8-dce With a goal to cut office energy use by 59% for the UK's #netzero target, every step counts! 🌳 Reduce Today. Model Tomorrow. Sustain Forever. 🌍 #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #NetZero #GreenBuildings #Retrofitting   UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Sustainable Ventures UK PropTech Association (UKPA) CMS UK REvolve Insight London & Partners Verdantix INREV King's College London

"Is it easy for people to minimise energy consumption and live comfortably in that area? And are those people happy in that area?" Maximise your property's potential with green building certifications. As a commercial property owner or landlord, enhancing your building’s sustainability can significantly boost its value and appeal. Certifications like LEED and BREEAM evaluate key factors such as energy efficiency, water use, and indoor air quality, ensuring your property stands out in the market. Why green certifications matter to you: ✅ Increase Property Value: Certified buildings often attract higher rents and resale values. ✅ Improve Tenant Satisfaction: Better indoor air quality and energy efficiency create healthier, more productive environments. ✅ Stay Ahead of Regulations: Aligning with green standards can simplify compliance with evolving environmental regulations. Ireland’s adoption of certifications like LEED, BREEAM, and the BER system highlights the importance of environmentally responsible construction. Take the next step towards sustainable building practices and ensure your property meets the highest standards. To find out more, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJimbxkm #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #LEED #BREEAM #RealEstate #MetecEngineering #ESG

If you aspire to improve the operational performance of your existing buildings, obtaining BREEAM In-Use certification can act as a catalyst for this process.   🏢 Do you have a portfolio of existing buildings? ♻ Are you involved in real estate asset management and would like to enhance asset value through environmentally-driven principles? 🌍 Did you know that BREEAM In-Use can enhance your ESG reputation whilst supporting credit achievement within the GRESB Real Estate Assessment?   Hydrock are well positioned to benchmark your built assets and assist with any associated ambitions such as decarbonisation strategies, health & wellbeing improvements, climate adaptation and transportation enhancement.   #breeaminuse #realestate #assetmanagement #ESG #GRESB

Officially the second week #SodexoBelgium moved into new offices! The main reason for our move is #sustainability: our previous headquarters no longer met our green requirements. Our new workspot scores much better in this area. 🌱 For example, the office building meets the #BREAAM Excellent certificate, an assessment method for determining the sustainability of buildings. ✅ To achieve this, sustainable building materials were used, part of the energy is generated by solar panels, there is a ventilation system with heat recovery, there are green roofs and rainwater is collected and reused. #NewHQ #SodexoBelgiumMove #BREEAMcertificate

As the built environment comes under continued pressure to meet the sustainability standards set out in the EU Performance of Buildings Directive, and as occupiers and developers adapt their practices in line with their #ESG values and targets, acronyms abound on new build office developments declaring a type of sustainability accreditation such as LEED, BREEAM, GRESB, WELL, WiredScore, BER, ActiveScore and EPC. But what, exactly, do these certifications mean? What are their differences, or indeed their similarities? Conor Egan of Savills Office Agency explains in The Savills Blog today - read it here: https://lnkd.in/etiQMYzf

Pleased to share my thoughts on the choice of sustainability accreditation in commercial real estate in The Savills Blog today. It really depends on various factors such as geographic location, project scope, sustainability goals, and investor preferences – but ultimately, embracing sustainability accreditations is not just a trend but a strategic imperative for the future of commercial real estate. Read it here

Is 2024 the year when carbon commitments change lease markets at scale? Here's hoping!! A great piece of research from JLL 30% of projected demand for low carbon space will not be met by 2025, leading to a potential gap exceeding 70% by 2030. For every three square meters of global demand for low carbon, sustainable office space, less than one square meter is in the current pipeline A shift from green certification to energy and emissions performance as corporates focus on their carbon targets, they will have to go beyond certifications, as certifications are typically design and construction-based have no real correlation with better energy or carbon performance. Occupiers cannot wait for existing performance-based frameworks to scale or for LEED and BREEAM to evolve. Investors and owners need to seize this opportunity and prioritize measurable emissions reductions across assets. https://lnkd.in/eXtiQqGQ