To date there has been a lack of agreed methodology to determine what is a net zero carbon building in the UK. That is set to change with the recent – and much-anticipated – publication of the pilot version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the standard) on 24 September.

What is the purpose of the standard?

The industry-backed standard clearly defines the requirements for buildings across all major UK sectors to be net zero carbon. The standard will allow for uniformity in the verification of net zero claims and aims to drive the decarbonisation of the built environment.

The standard also aims to create alignment with existing industry standards and schemes working towards the same net zero goal, such as NABERS. Where there is equivalence, achieving one scheme or standard could help buildings to achieve another.

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