A new technical standard has been developed over three years by various organizations, including the UK Green Building Council, to provide a clear methodology for defining 'net-zero carbon' in UK buildings. 

This free standard aims to combat misleading claims and create consistency in verifying net-zero status, addressing the built environment’s responsibility for 25% of the UK’s emissions. 

It aligns national carbon budgets with project-specific targets to guide the industry towards decarbonisation. 

Industry leaders emphasise the importance of rapid implementation to meet the UK’s climate goals and keep temperature rise within the critical 1.5°C threshold.