This consultation is a broad call for input to ensure that the Framework is robust, relevant and widely supported.

Please download the supplementary document below before responding to the consultation.

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Framework for a Nature-Positive Built Environment

Through this Framework, we’re working to provide the clarity, tools, and guidance needed to ensure the built environment can take meaningful steps toward this goal – starting now.

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Embodied Ecological Impacts

The impact of the materials we use in our built environment is not limited to carbon emissions. This knowledge hub explores the global ecological impacts of the building materials we use in the UK, and how to avoid harm and maximise nature-positivity.

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In close collaboration with various organisations across all of the UK’s subsectors of the built environment, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ co-creating the country’s first UK Climate Resilience Roadmap for the built environment—a robust, evidence-based guide to help the industry adapt to climate change, protect people, and support ecosystems.

This was an opportunity for UKGBC members and the wider industry to review and feedback on the current proposals to ensure industry alignment and consensus on of this roadmap. 

If you missed the Industry Consultation period and would like to provide feedback, please contact us at resilience.nature@ukgbc.org We are happy to consider organisational or individual input until 31st January 2025.

UK Climate Resilience Roadmap

This Roadmap sets out a vision for a climate resilient built environment, sharing clear recommendations for the industry and policy, and next steps needed to increase the climate resilience of our built environment.

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Climate Change Adaptation

As the climate crisis intensifies and extreme weather events become more common, the UK’s buildings, cities and critical infrastructure, and the communities that use and occupy these, are in increasing danger. It’s vital to address how our buildings and infrastructure can be adapted to remain fit for the future.

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In close collaboration with various organisations across all of the UK’s subsectors of the built environment, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ co-creating the country’s first UK Climate Resilience Roadmap for the built environment—a practical, evidence-based guide to help the industry adapt to climate change, protect people, and support ecosystems. This industry consultation seeks feedback from individuals and organisations across the built environment value chain.

This is an opportunity for UKGBC members and the wider industry to review and feedback on the current proposals to ensure industry alignment and consensus on of this roadmap . 

FAQS 

When is the consultation happening? 

The consultation is open from the 11th July until 5pm on 7th August.  

How is the consultation taking place? 

The consultation process is based on an online survey, which takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete.  

You will be able to answer in the consultation form from Thursday 11th July when the consultation opens.  

Who should be involved? 

This is an opportunity for all built environment stakeholders to provide feedback on the progressed work, which includes definitions, vision, metrics, and policy recommendations. We look for both professionals with experience in climate resilience as well as those who may have little knowledge but are interested in climate resilience and adaptation in the built environment. 

UK Climate Resilience Roadmap

This Roadmap sets out a vision for a climate resilient built environment, sharing clear recommendations for the industry and policy, and next steps needed to increase the climate resilience of our built environment.

View more

Climate Change Adaptation

As the climate crisis intensifies and extreme weather events become more common, the UK’s buildings, cities and critical infrastructure, and the communities that use and occupy these, are in increasing danger. It’s vital to address how our buildings and infrastructure can be adapted to remain fit for the future.

View more

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The guidance outlines how developers, contractors, owners, occupiers, investors, and facilities managers can include embodied carbon data in their Scope 3 reporting. It also sets out how architects, engineers, and other professional services organisations can use project-based embodied carbon reporting to show the emissions impact of the projects they are working on. A further aim is to show how embodied carbon assessments can be used over spend-based methods for Scope 3 reporting, improving the overall accuracy of how businesses capture and report their emissions in accordance with GHG Protocol.

A task group and review group comprised of built environment professionals, technical and professional bodies were convened to support the development of this guidance.

Consultation Details

Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ seeking feedback from experts familiar with embodied carbon assessments and GHG Protocol. In particular, we’re keen to receive feedback on:

• The apportioning of embodied carbon into Scope 3 categories for each stakeholder type
• The feasibility of calculating embodied carbon on a yearly basis during the construction phase
• The proposal for projects-based reporting for architects, engineers, and other professional services organisations

This is an opportunity for UKGBC members and the wider industry to share their perspectives on guidance which will go on to influence stakeholders across the built environment industry. As part of the consultation, you will be able to provide comment and ask questions, as well as gain clarity on the different sections and how they apply to you.

The draft guidance is available to download below and will be available online for feedback via a survey for 4 weeks. The consultation will close on Tuesday 5th December 2023.

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