Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning

Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development

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Goal 1: End Poverty in all its forms everywhere

Target 1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance

BREEAM International New Construction issues ensure the provision of basic services.

Indicator 1.4.1 Proportion of population living in households with access to basic services

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Target 1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

Indicator 1.5.1 Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

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Indicator 1.5.2 Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP)

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Indicator 1.5.3 Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

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Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Target 2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality

The ecology issues within BREEAM maintain ecosystems and reduce land degradation in the surrounding area.

Indicator 2.4.1 Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture

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Target 3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being

The health and wellbeing issues within New Construction improve occupant health by ensuring a clean, healthy and reduced stress indoor environment.

Indicator 3.4.1 Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease

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Indicator 3.4.2 Suicide mortality rate

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Target 3.6 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents

New Construction schemes promote safe access for all potential users as well as responsible construction practices with regards to transport.

Indicator 3.6.1 Death rate due to road traffic injuries

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Target 3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

Pollution control measures within New Construction help to mitigate poisoning of surrounding watercourses

Indicator 3.9.1 Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution

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Indicator 3.9.2 Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services).

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Indicator 3.9.3 Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning

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Target 4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

New Construction ensures the provision of services like electricity, water and WASH facilities.

Indicator 4.a.1 Proportion of schools with access to (a) electricity; (b) the Internet for pedagogical purposes; (c) computers for pedagogical purposes; (d) adapted infrastructure and materials for students with disabilities; (e) basic drinking water; (f) single-sex basic sanitation facilities; and (g) basic handwashing facilities (as per the WASH indicator definitions)

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The Indicators for this goal are not influenced by the criteria from this scheme.

Target 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

New Construction ensures the provision of water services and WASH facilities.

Indicator 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

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Target 6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

New Construction ensures the provision of water services and WASH facilities.

Indicator 6.2.1 Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water

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Target 6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

Encourages the use of greywater to limit waste.

Indicator 6.3.1 Proportion of wastewater safely treated

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Indicator 6.3.2 Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

Control measures within New Construction help to mitigate the pollution of surrounding watercourses

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Target 6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

The water related issues within New construction work towards improving water-use efficiency of each project.

Indicator 6.4.1 Change in water-use efficiency over time

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Indicator 6.4.2 Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

The water related issues within New Construction work towards improving water-use efficiency of each project and relieving water-stress.

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Target 6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

The water issues within New Construction aim for better resource management with regards to a building’s water use.

Indicator 6.5.1 Degree of integrated water resources management implementation (0-100)

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Target 6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

Control measures within New Construction help to mitigate the pollution of surrounding watercourses.

Indicator 6.6.1 Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

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Target 6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

New Construction ensures the provision of water efficient measures and WASH facilities in developments.

Indicator 6.a.1 Amount of water and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

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Target 6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

New Construction ensures the provision of water efficient measures and WASH facilities in developments.

Indicator 6.b.1 Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

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Target 7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

Energy issues within New Construction promote the implementation of efficient energy systems.

Indicator 7.1.1 Proportion of population with access to electricity

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Indicator 7.1.2 Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

Specific Energy issues within New Construction promote the implementation of Low to zero carbon technologies and efficient energy systems.

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Target 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

Specific Energy issues within New Construction promote the implementation of Low to zero carbon technologies and efficient energy systems.

Indicator 7.2.1 Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

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Target 7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

Energy issues within New Construction promote the implementation of efficient energy systems.

Indicator 7.3.1 Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

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Target 7.a By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology

Energy issues within New Construction promote the implementation of Low to zero carbon technologies and efficient energy systems.

Indicator 7.a.1 International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

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Target 7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

Energy issues within New Construction promote the implementation of efficient energy systems.

Indicator 7.b.1 Investments in energy efficiency as a percentage of GDP and the amount of foreign direct investment in financial transfer for infrastructure and technology to sustainable development services

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Target 8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

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Target 8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead

New Construction helps to reduce the built environment’s footprint with regards to raw materials.

Indicator 8.4.1 Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

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Indicator 8.4.2 Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

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Target 8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

Responsible and sustainable sourcing helps to ensure materials are acquired from ethical and legal suppliers.

Indicator 8.7.1 Proportion and number of children aged 5–17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age

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Target 8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

Monitoring Health and safety during construction.

Indicator 8.8.1 Frequency rates of fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries, by sex and migrant status

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Indicator 8.8.2 Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status.

Responsible and sustainable sourcing helps to ensure materials are acquired from ethical and legal suppliers.

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Target 8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all.

Proximity to amenities including access to cash points is part of New Construction.

Indicator 8.10.1 Number of commercial bank branches and automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults.

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Target 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.

Transport sections of New Construction ensure access to all season roads and public transport.

Indicator 9.1.1 Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

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Indicator 9.1.2 Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

New Construction travel plan involves looking at existing and future travel patterns for the site

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Target 9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.

New Construction promotes the reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions through sustainable construction practices and energy efficient buildings.

Indicator 9.4.1 CO2 emission per unit of value added

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Target 9.5 Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

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New Construction encourages innovation through the awarding of extra, innovation credits where applicable.

Target 9.a Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States.

Transport sections of New Construction ensure access to all season roads and public transport, while promoting sustainable travel plans where applicable.

Indicator 9.a.1 Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure.

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The Indicators for this goal are not influenced by the criteria from this scheme.

Target 11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.

New Construction promotes access for occupants to efficient, basic services.

Indicator 11.1.1 Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing

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Indicator 11.2.1 Proportion of population that has convenient access to public transport, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

Transport sections of New Construction ensure access to all season roads and public transport, while promoting sustainable travel plans where applicable.

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11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.

Specific New Construction criteria promotes the use of already occupied land to prevent further consumption or degradation.

Indicator 11.3.1 Ratio of land consumption rate to population growth rate

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Indicator 11.3.2 Proportion of cities with a direct participation structure of civil society in urban planning and management that operate regularly and democratically

New Construction helps to facilitate a move towards more sustainable urbanisation.

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Target 11.5 By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

Indicator 11.5.1 Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

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Indicator 11.5.2 Direct economic loss in relation to global GDP, damage to critical infrastructure and number of disruptions to basic services, attributed to disasters.

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

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Target 11.6 By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.

Construction and operational waste management is an important part of New Construction.

Indicator 11.6.1 Proportion of urban solid waste regularly collected and with adequate final discharge out of total urban solid waste generated, by cities.

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Indicator 11.6.2 Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted).

New Construction criteria encourages the reduction of air pollution and the release of particulate matter.

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Target 11.7 By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.

New Construction criteria promote the protection of biodiversity and the use of previously or occupied land to prevent further degradation of green public spaces. Access to necessary amenities is also a key part of the scheme.

Indicator 11.7.1 Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use for all, by sex, age and persons with disabilities.

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Target 11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.

New Construction issues help to address the social, economic and environmental issues in urban and peri-urban areas and facilitates the management of resources within the built environment.

Indicator 11.a.1 Proportion of population living in cities that implement urban and regional development plans integrating population projections and resource needs, by size of city.

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Target 11.b By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels.

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

Indicator 11.b.1 Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

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Target 11.c Support least developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials.

New Construction can facilitate the move towards construction of sustainable, resilient and resource-efficient buildings.

Indicator 11.c.1 Proportion of financial support to the least developed countries that is allocated to the construction and retrofitting of sustainable, resilient and resource-efficient buildings utilizing local materials.

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Target 12.1 Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries.

New Construction promotes the efficient consumption of resources and raw materials through increased efficiency and alternative transport measures.

Indicator 12.1.1 Number of countries with sustainable consumption and production (SCP) national action plans or SCP mainstreamed as a priority or a target into national policies

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12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

New Construction helps to reduce the built environment’s footprint with regards to raw materials.

Indicator 12.2.1 Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

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Indicator 12.2.2 Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

New Construction facilitates the responsible, efficient consumption of raw materials, with an aim to reduce the built environment’s footprint overall.

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Target 12.4 By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

Responsible and sustainable management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste during construction and operation are key issues within New Construction.

Indicator 12.4.1 Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement

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Indicator 12.4.2 Hazardous waste generated per capita and proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment.

Responsible and sustainable management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste during construction and operation are key issues within New Construction

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Target 12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.

Responsible and sustainable management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste during construction and operation are key issues within New Construction.

Indicator 12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled

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Target 12.6 Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.

Certain issues within New Construction require the monitoring and constant reporting on particular areas within the scheme.

Indicator 12.6.1 Number of companies publishing sustainability reports.

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Target 12.7 Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.

Criteria within New Construction require the responsible and sustainable procurement of timber and other construction products.

Indicator 12.7.1 Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans.

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Target 12.a Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.

New Construction’s promotion of low and zero carbon technologies, energy efficient equipment and increased water use efficiency helps to strengthen a country’s capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption.

Indicator 12.a.1 Amount of support to developing countries on research and development for sustainable consumption and production and environmentally sound technologies.

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Target 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

Indicator 13.1.1 Number of deaths, missing persons and persons affected by disaster per 100,000 people

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Indicator 13.1.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2031

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

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Indicator 13.1.3 Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather.

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13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather and facilitate increasing a country’s adaptive capacity to such events. Certain issues also help to mitigate carbon equivalent emissions, through Low and zero carbon technologies and increased energy efficiency.

Indicator 13.2.1 Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change, and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development in a manner that does not threaten food production (including a national adaptation plan, nationally determined contribution, national communication, biennial update report or other)

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Target 13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

BREEAM International New Construction issues help to improve resilience to natural disasters and extreme weather and facilitate increasing a country’s adaptive capacity to such events. Certain issues also help to mitigate carbon equivalent emissions, through Low and zero carbon technologies and increased energy efficiency.

Indicator 13.3.2 Number of countries that have communicated the strengthening of institutional, systemic and individual capacity-building to implement adaptation, mitigation and technology transfer, and development actions

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Target 14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

Control measures within New Construction help to mitigate the pollution of surrounding watercourses.

Indicator 14.1.1 Index of coastal eutrophication and floating plastic debris density

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14.2 By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

The ecology issues within BREEAM maintain ecosystems and reduce land degradation in the surrounding area.

Indicator 14.2.1 Proportion of national exclusive economic zones managed using ecosystem-based approaches.

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Target 14.3 Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

By promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, New Construction can help to minimise the built environment’s contribution to increased marine acidification.

Indicator 14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations.

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Target 15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.

The ecology issues within BREEAM maintain ecosystems and reduce land degradation in the surrounding area, while the pollution measures help to minimise any pollution to surrounding watercourses.

Indicator 15.1.2 Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type.

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Target 15.2 By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.

The responsible and sustainable procurement of timber and certain building materials will facilitate the progression towards sustainable forest management.

Indicator 15.2.1 Progress towards sustainable forest management.

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Target 15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.

The ecology issues within BREEAM maintain ecosystems and reduce land degradation in the surrounding area with the pollution issues minimising any damage from pollution.

Indicator 15.3.1 Proportion of land that is degraded over total land area.

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Target 15.5 Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

The ecology issues within BREEAM protect and maintain ecosystems and reduce land degradation in the surrounding area.

Indicator 15.5.1 Red List Index.

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Target 15.9 By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts.

The ecology issues within BREEAM protect and maintain ecosystems and reduce land degradation in the surrounding area.

Indicator 15.9.1 Progress towards national targets established in accordance with Aichi Biodiversity Target 2 of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020.

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Target 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

Responsible sourcing of timber and other materials can help to ensure they have been legally harvested and traded.

Indicator 16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age and form of exploitation.

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Target 16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

Responsible sourcing of timber and other materials can help to ensure they have been legally harvested and traded.

Indicator 16.5.1 Proportion of persons who had at least one contact with a public official and who paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials, during the previous 12 months.

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Indicator 16.5.2 Proportion of businesses that had at least one contact with a public official and that paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials during the previous 12 months.

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The Indicators for this goal are not influenced by the criteria from this scheme.

BREEAM Criteria:

Hea 09.1 Building services water systems

Ene 01.1 Energy performance

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis

Ene 04.2 Free cooling

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility

Ene 09.1 Drying space both credits applicable

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service

Tra 02.1 Proximity to amenities criteria (located within proximity of 2 core amenities)

Tra 03a.1 Local cycling network

Tra 3a.2 Provision of a local bus service

Tra 3b.1 Cycling network

Tra 3b.2 Local bus, tram, train companies

Tra 3b.3 Electric recharging stations for dwellings occupants

Tra 04.1 Car parking capacity

Wat 01.1 Assessment of the building’s water efficiency

Wat 02 Water monitoring

Wat 03.1 Leak detection system

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices

Wat 03.3 Leak isolation

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below

Hea 04.2 – Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – Risk assessments and mitigation measures taken

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change (requires achievement of other areas that promote resilience to climate change e.g. thermal comfort

Hea 07.1 Hazards

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – Flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – Risk assessments and mitigation measures taken

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation – SQE carries out and provides an assessment report, with at least 50% of the ecologist’s findings being brought to the final design and build.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

BREEAM Criteria:

Hea 02.1 prerequisite- Ban on asbestos products

Hea 02.2 Indoor Air Quality plan has been produced

Hea 02.3 Ventilation – suitable fresh air intakes.

Hea 02.4 Emissions from building products.

Hea 02.5 Post-construction indoor air quality measurement – measurement of formaldehyde, VOC levels ensuring they do not exceed limits.

Hea 02.6 potential for natural ventilation – openable widow areas, ensuring cross flow of air. User control on the supply of fresh air.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario – using passive and active design principles to show adaptability to extreme temperatures.

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls

Hea 05 prerequisite – Suitably qualified acoustician is appointed at the appropriate stage

Hea 05.1 Indoor ambient noise and sound insulation

Hea 05.2 Reverberation times

Hea 05.3 Acoustic performance standards in residential/long term residential institutions (up to 4 credits)

Prevention of mould growth through wat. 03:

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Pol 02. Use of low emission heat sources in the building to control the NOx levels within

Pol 05.1 Reducing the likelihood of noise arising from fixed installations.

BREEAM Criteria:

Hea 02.2 IAQ plan has been produced (considering: removal of contaminants, dilution and control of contaminants, procedures for pre-occupancy etc)

Hea 02.3 Ventilation – suitable fresh air intakes. Intakes on building sides that minimise pollution coming in from outside. Suitable filtration in HVAC systems, air quality sensors present.

Hea 02.4 emissions from building products.

Hea 02.5 post-construction indoor air quality measurement – measurement of formaldehyde, VOC levels ensuring they do not exceed limits.

Hea 02.6 potential for natural ventilation – openable widow areas, ensuring cross flow of air. User control on the supply of fresh air.

Hea 04.1 thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario – using passive and active design principles to show adaptability to extreme temperatures.

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls – strategising the temp control within against the users and building use.

Hea 05 prerequisite – Suitably qualified acoustician is appointed at the appropriate stage

Hea 05.1Indoor ambient noise and sound insulation

Hea 05.2 Reverberation times

Hea 05.3 – Acoustic performance standards in residential/long term residential institutions (up to 4 credits)

Hea 06.1 Safe access

Hea 06.2 Inclusive and accessible design

Hea 06.3. – Inclusive and accessible design (Residential only)

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 03.6 Second monitoring credit – responsible practices with regards to transport.

Hea 06.1 Safe access – ensuring safe and direct access for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles while minimising the possibility of any collisions/accidents.

BREEAM Criteria:

Hea 02.1 prerequisite – Ban on asbestos products

Hea 02.2 Indoor Air Quality plan has been produced

Hea 02.3 Ventilation – suitable fresh air intakes.

Hea 02.4 Emissions from building products.

Hea 02.5 Post-construction indoor air quality measurement – measurement of formaldehyde, VOC levels

Hea 02.6 Potential for natural ventilation –

Pol 02. Use of low emission heat sources in the building to control the NOx levels within
Leads to better ambient air quality through reduction in fossil fuel use:

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service

Tra 02.1 Proximity to amenities criteria (located within proximity of 2 core amenities)

Tra 03a.1 Local cycling network

Tra 3a.2 Provision of a local bus service.

Tra 3b.1 Cycling network

Tra 3b.2 Local bus, tram, train companies

Tra3b.3 Electric recharging stations for dwellings occupants.

Tra 04.1 Car parking capacity

Tra 05 Travel plan – reduction in reliance on modes with high environmental impact.

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK).

Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water.

BREEAM Criteria:

Pol 01 (all credits) No refrigerant use

Pol 01 prerequisite – Compliance with institute of refrigeration ammonia refrigeration systems code of practice

Pol 01.4 Leak detection – built in leak detection and capability of automatically isolating and containing the remaining refrigerant.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.2.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution – water course pollution risk is assessed and addressed appropriately through separators or suitable containment.

Man 03.1 Environmental management – environmental management system covering main operations in place with best practice pollutions control policies.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis

Ene 04.2 Free cooling

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility

Minimum components for wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/provision of fresh drinking water

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 01.1 (criteria number 4) Greywater or rainwater system is specified – use of non-potable water for features that usually use potable water.

Wat 01.2 (criteria number 5) Greywater systems specified and installed.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – encouraging the reuse of non-potable water, reduction in the use of potable water in unnecessary areas.

BREEAM Criteria:

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution – water course pollution risk is assessed and addressed appropriately through separators or suitable containment.

Man 03.1 Environmental management – best practice with regards to management of pollution coming from site.

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for Wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water.

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for Wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water.

Man 03.4 – Water consumption credit – responsibility has been assigned for the management of water use on site

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for Wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water.

Man 03.4 Water consumption credit – responsibility has been assigned for the management of water use on site.

BREEAM Criteria:

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution – water course pollution risk is assessed and addressed appropriately through separators or suitable containment.

Man 03.1 Environmental management – best practice with regards to management of pollution coming from site.

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for Wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water.

Man 03.4 Water consumption credit – responsibility has been assigned for the management of water use on site.

BREEAM Criteria:

Minimum components for Wat 01 are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Hea 09.1 Building water systems – minimising risk of contamination/ provision of fresh drinking water.

Man 03.4 Water consumption credit – responsibility has been assigned for the management of water use on site.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 04 Low carbon design – promotion of low carbon designs – low and zero carbon technology.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 2a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Ene 09.1 Dying space both credits applicable.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 04 Low carbon design – promotion of low carbon designs – low and zero carbon technology.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Ene 09.1 Dying space both credits applicable.

Man 03.4 1st monitoring credit – Energy monitoring – responsibility assigned for monitoring, recording and reporting energy use – on site energy consumption.

Man 04.1 Commissioning and testing schedule and responsibilities.

Man 04.2 Commissioning building services.

Man 05.1 Aftercare Support.

Man 05.2 seasonal commissioning.

Man 05.3 Post occupancy evaluation.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 04 Low carbon design – promotion of low carbon designs – low and zero carbon technology.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Ene 09.1 Dying space both credits applicable.

Man 03.4 1st monitoring credit – Energy monitoring – responsibility assigned for monitoring, recording and reporting energy use – on site energy consumption.

Man 04.1 Commissioning and testing schedule and responsibilities.

Man 04.2 Commissioning building services.

Man 05.1 Aftercare Support.

Man 05.2 Seasonal commissioning.

Man 05.3 Post occupancy evaluation.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 04 Low carbon design – promotion of low carbon designs – low and zero carbon technology.

Ene 01.1 energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Ene 09.1 Dying space both credits applicable.

Man 03.4 1st monitoring credit – Energy monitoring – responsibility assigned for monitoring, recording and reporting energy use – on site energy consumption.

Man 04.1 commissioning and testing schedule and responsibilities.

Man 04.2 Commissioning building services.

Man 05.1 Aftercare Support.

Man 05.2 Seasonal commissioning.

Man 05.3 Post occupancy evaluation.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Mat 06 Material efficiency –

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Wst 04.1 Speculative finishes – encourage the specification and fitting of finishes to avoid unnecessary waste of materials.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Ene 01 Reduction in energy use and carbon emissions.

Mat 01/02 Monitoring the environmental impact of materials.

Ene 01.1 energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) –

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment –

Wat 01 Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK).

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment –

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Mat 06 Material efficiency –

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Wst 04.1 Speculative finishes – encourage the specification and fitting of finishes to avoid unnecessary waste of materials.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Ene 01 Reduction in energy use and carbon emissions.

Mat 01/02 Monitoring the environmental impact of materials.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) –

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment –

Wat 01 Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK).

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 03 pre-requisite (ii) – National Health and safety legislation.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Man 03.prerequisite – Legally harvested timber.

BREEAM Criteria:

Tra 02 Proximity to amenities includes access to cash points.

BREEAM Criteria:

All would ensure a road is within 2km.

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index.

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service.

Tra 03a.1 Local cycling network.

Tra 3a.2 Provision of a local bus service.

Tra 3b.1 Cycling network/bus service/electric car recharging.

Tra 04.1 Car parking capacity.

BREEAM Criteria:

Tra 05.1 Travel plan – involves looking at existing and future travel patterns for the site.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Mat 03. Prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Man 03.4 Monitoring of Site impacts.

BREEAM Criteria:

Innovation credits.

BREEAM Criteria:

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index.

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service.

Tra 02.1 Proximity to amenities criteria (located within proximity of 2 core amenities).

Tra 03a.1 Local cycling network.

Tra 3a.2 Provision of a local bus service.

Tra 3b.1 Cycling network.

Tra 3b.2 Local bus, tram, train companies.

Tra 3b.3 Electric recharging stations for dwellings occupants.

Tra 04.1 Car parking capacity.

Tra 05 Travel plan – site specific travel assessment or statement has been undertaken – reduction in reliance on modes with high environmental impact.

BREEAM Criteria:

Hea 09.1 Building services water systems.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant .

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 09.1 Dying space both credits applicable.

Wat 01.1 Assessment of the buildings water efficiency.

Wat 02 Water monitoring.

Wat 03.1 Leak detection system.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices.

Wat 03.3 Leak isolation.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment.

BREEAM Criteria:

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index.

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service.

BREEAM Criteria:

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 03.prerequisite – Legally harvested timber.

Man 03.prerequisite (ii) – National Health and safety legislation.

Man 03.1 Environmental management – environmental management system covering main operations in place with best practice pollutions control policies.

Man 03.2 Sustainability champion – appointed to ensure compliance throughout construction and handover.

Man 03.3 Considerate construction – “reducing impacts on the community and neighbour engagement.

Man 03.4 Monitoring of site impacts – resource use (energy and water consumption), second credit related to the transport of construction materials.

Man 03.exp Achieving compliance.

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index.

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service.

Tra 02.1 Proximity to amenities criteria (located within proximity of 2 core amenities).

Tra 03a.1 Local cycling network.

Tra 3a.2 Provision of a local bus service.

Tra 3b.1 Cycling network.

Tra 3b.2 Local bus, tram, train companies.

Tra 3b.3 Electric recharging stations for dwellings occupants.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 03.3.2 2nd credit – Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution – water course pollution risk is assessed and addressed appropriately through separators or suitable containment.

Pol 04.1 Reduction in light pollution – Management in the use of external lighting to avoid obtrusive light pollution, energy consumption and nuisance to neighbours.

Pol 05.1 Noise pollution – management of noise arising from installations to avoid affecting noise sensitive buildings within 800m radius.

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation – SQE carries out and provides an assessment report, with at least 50% of the ecologist’s findings being brought to the final design and build.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value.

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction – setting waste production targets and minimising/controlling hazardous waste.

Wst 01.2 Construction waste reduction – procedures for sorting, reusing and recycling construction waste are employed.

Wst 01.3 Diversion of resources from landfill.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated a for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change (requires achievement of other areas that promote resilience to climate change e.g. thermal comfort).

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario.

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – Flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change (requires achievement of other areas that promote resilience to climate change e.g. thermal comfort.

Hea 07.1 Hazards.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction – setting waste production targets and minimising/controlling hazardous waste.

Wst 01.2 Construction waste reduction – procedures for sorting, reusing and recycling construction waste are employed.

Wst 01.3 Diversion of resources from landfill.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change (requires achievement of other areas that promote resilience to climate change e.g. thermal comfort.

Pol 02 Use of low emission heat sources in the building to control the NOx levels within.

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Mat 06 Material efficiency – optimising the use of materials.

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 03.1 Environmental Management – checklist of actions to minimise air and water pollution during construction.

Pol 02.1 NOx emissions – covers particulate matter.

BREEAM Criteria:

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

Hea 06 Accessibility – inclusive and accessible design (all buildings except residential) – designed to be fit for purpose by all potential users (disabled users, age groups, genders, ethnicities and fitness levels).

Tra 02 Proximity to amenities 0 include access to outdoor open space.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Wat 01 – Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK).

Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario.

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of

Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Mat 06 Material efficiency – optimising the use of materials.

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction.

Reducing the burden of construction products on the environment through responsible sourcing, comparable data on the impacts of construction products and increased selectivity of materials..

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Wat 01 Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – Isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario.

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – Risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Wat 01 – Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Tra 01.1 Accessibility index.

Tra 01.2 Dedicated bus service.

Tra 02.1 Proximity to amenities criteria (located within proximity of 2 core amenities).

Tra 03a.1 Local cycling network.

Tra 3a.2 Provision of a local bus service.

Tra 3b.1 Cycling network.

Tra 3b.2 Local bus, tram, train companies.

Tra 3b.3 Electric recharging stations for dwellings occupants.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Mat 06 Material efficiency -.

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Wst 04.1 Speculative finishes – encourage the specification and fitting of finishes to avoid unnecessary waste of materials.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Ene 01 Reduction in energy use and carbon emissions.

Mat 01/02 Monitoring the environmental impact of materials.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) -.

Ene06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment -.

Wat 01 Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK).

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment –

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Mat 03. Prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Mat 06 Material efficiency.

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Wst 04.1 Speculative finishes – encourage the specification and fitting of finishes to avoid unnecessary waste of materials.

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – Structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Ene 01 Reduction in energy use and carbon emissions.

Mat 01/02 Monitoring the environmental impact of materials.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) -.

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment -.

Wat 01 Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK).

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction – setting waste production targets and minimising/controlling hazardous waste.

Wst 01.2 Construction waste reduction – procedures for sorting, reusing and recycling construction waste are employed.

Wst 01.3 Diversion of resources from landfill.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Indirect:.

Pol 01.all credits – No refrigerant use.

Pol 01.prerequisite – Ozone depleting potential (ODP) = 0.

Pol 01.1 The impact of refrigerant – minimal ODP and GWP.

Pol 1.2 Leak detection – Permanent leak detection when refrigerants are in use – capable of isolating and containing the remains refrigerant.

Pol 02 Use of low emission heat sources in the building to control the NOx levels within.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction – setting waste production targets and minimising/controlling hazardous waste.

Wst 01.2 Construction waste reduction – procedures for sorting, reusing and recycling construction waste are employed.

Wst 01.3 Diversion of resources from landfill.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 03a Dedicated space for segregation and storage of operational waste with the use of compactors/balers when necessary etc.

Wst 3b Recycling – space allocated for effective recycling.

Wst 3b.2 Composting – adequate space for effect composting and storage.

Indirect:.

Pol 01.all credits – No refrigerant use.

Pol 01.prerequisite – Ozone depleting potential (ODP) = 0.

Pol 01.1 The impact of refrigerant – minimal ODP and GWP.

Pol 1.2 Leak detection – Permanent leak detection when refrigerants are in use – capable of isolating and containing the remains refrigerant.

Pol 02 Use of low emission heat sources in the building to control the NOx levels within.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 01.1 Construction waste reduction – setting waste production targets and minimising/controlling hazardous waste.

Wst 01.2 Construction waste reduction – procedures for sorting, reusing and recycling construction waste are employed.

Wst 01.3 Diversion of resources from landfill.

Wst 02.1 Recycled aggregates – use of recycled material, with an exemplary credit for 50% + used on site.

Wst 04.1 Speculative finishes – avoiding unnecessary waste of materials. (affects recycling wastes).

Mat 06 Material efficiency – reuse of materials.

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 01.3 Sustainability champion (design).

Man 01.4 Sustainability champion (monitoring progress) – Reporting must be carried out during and prior to completion of each stage, as a minimum.

Man 03.2 Sustainability champion – appointed to ensure compliance throughout construction and handover.

Man 03.4 Monitoring of site impacts – resource use (energy and water consumption), second credit related to the transport of construction materials.

Man 05.3 Post-occupancy evaluation – post occupancy reports must be created and disseminated about performance.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

Man 03.prerequisite – Legally harvested timber.

BREEAM Criteria:

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Wat 01 Minimum components are all safe water, sanitation and hygiene related (UK). Water efficiency tested using the calculator of WASH services, domestic or commercially sized.

Wat 02 Water metering and submetering to monitor consumption.

Wat 03.1 A programmable and sophisticated leak detection system in place.

Wat 03.2 Flow control devices – regulate supply of water to each WC area.

Wat 03.3 Leak Isolation – Isolation valves are present to separately isolate different supplies within residential buildings.

Wat 04 Water efficient equipment – systems in place to reduce water demand and demonstrate a meaningful reduction in total demand.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario.

Hea 04.3 Thermal zoning and controls.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario.

Hea 04.3 Thermal Zoning and controls -.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change.

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario.

Hea 04.3 Thermal Zoning and controls -.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 3.3.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp – responding to adaptation to climate change (requires achievement of other areas that promote resilience to climate change e.g. thermal comfort).

Hea 04.1 thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario – Using passive and active design principles to show adaptability to extreme temperatures.

Hea 04.3 Thermal Zoning and controls – strategising the temp control within against the users and building use.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 03.03.2- flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 no increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Ene 01.1 energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

BREEAM Criteria:

Wst 05 Adaptation to CC – structural and fabric resilience.

Wst 05.exp Responding to adaptation to climate change (requires achievement of other areas that promote resilience to climate change e.g. thermal comfort).

Hea 04.1 Thermal modelling – required for the second and third credit below.

Hea 04.2 Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario – Using passive and active design principles to show adaptability to extreme temperatures.

Hea 04.3 Thermal Zoning and controls – strategising the temp control within against the users and building use.

Hea 07.1 Hazards – risk assessments and mitigation measures taken.

Mat 05.1 Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage/protecting exposed part of the building from material degradation.

Pol 03.1 Low flood risk – development in a low risk zone.

Pol 03.2 Medium or high flood risk – Flood risk assessment taken, and steps taken to increase resilience of the development.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of Climate Change.

Pol 03.03.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 03.1 Environmental management – pollution prevention – relevant if next to coast.

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of CC.

Pol 03.03.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.5 Minimising Watercourse pollution.

BREEAM Criteria:

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation – SQE carries out and provides an assessment report, with at least 50% of the ecologist’s findings being brought to the final design and build.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value.

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

BREEAM Criteria:

Reducing GHG emissions:

Ene 01.1 Energy performance.

Ene 01.2 Energy efficient design features.

Ene 02a.1 Sub-metering of major energy-consuming systems.

Ene 02a.2 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas.

Ene 02b.1 Current electricity consumption.

Ene 02b.2 Current energy consumption displayed to the occupant.

Ene 04.1 Passive design analysis.

Ene 04.2 Free cooling.

Ene 04.3 LZCT feasibility.

Ene 05.1 Energy efficient design, installation and commissioning (cold storage).

Ene 05.2 Energy efficiency criteria – use of robust and tested components.

Ene 05.3 Indirect GHG emissions – savings in indirect GHG emissions.

Ene 06.1 Energy consumption (Transport) – efficiency of transport systems within the building (e.g. escalators/lifts etc.)

Ene 06.2 Energy efficient features – lifts and escalators.

Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment – reducing the equipment energy use within the building.

Mat 01.1 BREEAM based calculator using an LCA for the building’s life cycle impacts.

Mat 01.2 Environmental product declarations.

Mat 01.exp Performance in the Calculator LCA.

Pol 02 Low emission heat sources reducing NOx emissions.

BREEAM Criteria:

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of CC.

Pol 03.03.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution.

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value.

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

BREEAM Criteria:

Man 03.prerequisite – Legally harvested timber.

Mat 03.prerequisite – legally harvested/sourced timber products.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives credits with regards to the responsible sourcing table in the manual.

BREEAM Criteria:

Pol 03.3.1 Surface water Run-off – 1st credit – ensuring relevant drainage systems are in place with calculations for the allowance of CC.

Pol 03.03.2 Flooding will not occur due to drainage failure and the relevant techniques are in place with justification.

Pol 03.4 Decrease in impermeable area by 50% or source control methods are in place to handle new run-off areas.

Pol 03.5 No increase in impermeable surfaces or if present, hard standing areas provided with SuDS.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution.

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value.

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

BREEAM Criteria:

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation – SQE carries out and provides an assessment report, with at least 50% of the ecologist’s findings being brought to the final design and build.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value.

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

BREEAM Criteria:

LE 01.1 Previously occupied land encouraging the use of previously occupied land.

LE 01.2 Contaminated land encouraging the use of contaminated land.

LE 02.1 Ecological value of the site – determining the ecological value of the site through an SQE or the BREEAM checklist.

LE 02.2 Protection of the ecological features that are existing within the assessment zone.

LE 04.1 Ecologists report and recommendation – SQE carries out and provides an assessment report, with at least 50% of the ecologist’s findings being brought to the final design and build.

LE 04.2 Increase in ecological value.

LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity – SQE ensures the meeting of all regulations. Landscape &habitat plans are in place. (appropriate to the site) with additional measures.

Pol 03.6 Minimising watercourse pollution.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives.

BREEAM Criteria:

Mat 03.prerequisite – All timber and timber based products used legally harvested & traded.

Mat 03.1 Sustainable procurement plan – encouragement of the responsible sourcing of products.

Mat 03.2 Responsible sourcing of construction products receives.

For more information on the technical criteria and how the issues are assessed, please refer to the relevant section in the technical manual:

BREEAM International New Construction