The update for New Construction, Refurbishment and Fit-Out and BREEAM In-Use schemes as a result of the upcoming BREEAM v7 assessment methodology will focus on harmonising the approach to operational energy / carbon from a scientific point of view. Set for release in summer 2024, BREEAM v7 will:
• Align metrics across the BREEAM suite of standards to enable consistent carbon measurement and comparability throughout a buildings lifecycle.
• Add value by using metrics that align with other reporting frameworks.
• Track a building on its pathway to net-zero carbon, and include requirements for benchmarking of upfront embodied carbon.
• Place emphasis on the performance of the building rather than the specific processes and metrics used to create it.
This will allow users to:
• Identify performance gaps between design intent and operational performance to support continuous improvement in real estate performance. • Demonstrate asset improvement journey and value of actions taken.
• Access more data and insight due to improved data flow across schemes.
• Benefit from easier connectivity with third party systems.