Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) was published in March. It lays the groundwork for formal, independent verification that will go live in Q2 2026, allowing buildings to undergo rigorous assessment and formally demonstrate Net Zero Carbon Alignment.

Updates to the Standard include new Annexes covering landlord- and tenant-only routes to verification, and an optional verified check at Practical Completion to determine whether a building is on track.

This session will cover:

• Recap of the Standard and its journey to date
• Introduction to the verification process
• Industry perspective on the value of achieving verification, and how the Standard is being embedded within workflows
• Embedding the Standard into ESG workstreams and legal contracts
• An update on plans to weave the Standard into sustainable finance and insurer dialogues with development partners