BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
Issuing Organization:
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
Label purpose:
BREEAM is one of the world's leading sustainability assessment methods for master planning projects, infrastructure, and buildings. It recognizes and reflects the value in higher-performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment. BREEAM aims to measure sustainable value in a series of categories, ranging from energy to ecology, encouraging improvements in environmental, social, and economic sustainability within the built environment.
Certification Criteria:
BREEAM assesses buildings against a set of criteria covering a wide range of categories, including energy efficiency, water use, health and well-being, pollution, transport, materials, waste, ecological use, and management processes. Projects earn credits based on their performance in these areas, leading to a final rating ranging from Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, to Outstanding.
Geographical Coverage:
BREEAM assesses buildings against a set of criteria covering a wide range of categories, including energy efficiency, water use, health and well-being, pollution, transport, materials, waste, ecological use, and management processes. Projects earn credits based on their performance in these areas, leading to a final rating ranging from Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, to Outstanding.
Target Industries/Segments:
BREEAM certification is available for a variety of building and infrastructure sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, retail, and more.
Certification Process:
The process involves a BREEAM assessor, accredited by BRE, evaluating the project against the BREEAM criteria. The assessment occurs at various stages of the project lifecycle, from design through construction and operational phases. Documentation and evidence are submitted for verification, and the project is awarded a rating based on its performance.
Certificate Validity:
The BREEAM certificate is typically issued upon project completion or at significant lifecycle stages, such as post-construction and refurbishment. For buildings seeking to demonstrate ongoing performance, such as BREEAM In-Use, certification requires periodic reassessment.
Benefits for Consumers/Producers:
BREEAM-certified projects are recognized for their environmental and sustainable performance, enhancing their marketability and potentially increasing their value. For occupants and users, these buildings provide healthier, more productive, and more sustainable environments to live, work, and play.
Sustainability Impact:
BREEAM drives the industry towards more sustainable construction and operation practices, reducing environmental impacts across the built environment lifecycle. It encourages energy efficiency, resource conservation, and the protection and enhancement of ecosystems, contributing significantly to global sustainability goals.
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