As businesses increasingly adopt green building practices, the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient spaces is expected to grow. NABERS UK is a critical tool in futureproofing buildings, ensuring they remain relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing market. With its strong focus on operational performance and sustainability, NABERS UK can help buildings meet standards and regulations, provide healthier spaces for tenants, and reduce operational costs in the long term.
As the shift toward sustainable building intensifies, the demand for energy-efficient, future-ready spaces continues to rise. NABERS UK plays a vital role in this transition, providing a robust framework for measuring and improving operational performance. By aligning with NABERS UK, buildings can stay compliant with evolving regulations, lower operating costs, and create healthier, more sustainable environments for occupants.
What is NABERS UK?
NABERS UK is an adaptation of the highly successful rating programme NABERS that operates in Australia. NABERS provides simple, reliable, and comparable sustainability measurement you can trust across building sectors. The rating system has driven financial growth and solid returns in portfolios across building sectors. It has directed corporate procurement by clearly demonstrating their operational performance and sustainability achievements.
Since 2024, CIBSE Certification has been the sole administrator of NABERS UK which is an energy efficiency rating scheme designed to measure and verify the energy performance of buildings in the UK. It delivers a simple, reliable, and independent measure of how efficiently a building uses energy, providing transparency and confidence for owners, investors and tenants.
NABERS UK has two product offerings available in the UK for office buildings: Design for Performance to drive energy efficient new buildings, and NABERS UK Energy for Offices ratings to measure how energy-efficient existing buildings are.
The Role of NABERS UK in Futureproofing Buildings
NABERS UK offers several benefits for building owners and operators looking to futureproof their properties:
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Sustainability and energy efficiency: NABERS UK helps buildings improve their energy performance, it supports efforts to reduce carbon footprints and achieve long-term environmental sustainability, helping buildings comply with the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
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Increased occupancy and tenant satisfaction: Buildings with NABERS UK ratings are more attractive to tenants, as they offer healthier and more comfortable office spaces to work in. A high NABERS UK rating can also improve tenant retention rates and attract large commercial entities who prioritise sustainability.
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Improved operational performance: The scheme provides actionable insights that building operators can use to optimise their systems.
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Regulatory compliance and competitive edge: With the UK's increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions and meeting sustainability targets, NABERS UK provides a structured way to ensure compliance with regulations through a third-party verification. It also offers a competitive advantage in the market, as more companies look for certified green buildings for their operations.
Why chose NABERS UK
NABERS UK provides a rating from one to six stars for offices. This helps building owners to understand their building's performance versus other similar buildings, providing a benchmark for performance.
NABERS UK ratings are carried out by certified assessors, ensuring the credibility and reliability of the results. NABERS UK ratings empower investors and tenants to make informed decisions based on energy efficiency, ensuring your building stands out in the marketplace.
Find out more about NABERS UK here: https://go.cibse.org/l/698403/2024-11-19/9x3ygt
At CIBSE Certification, we hope to continue expanding the scope and offering of NABERS UK and are keen to hear from users of the scheme on how the expansion of NABERS UK ratings to other areas can support their needs. If this is something you would like to support, please contact us NABERSUK@cibsecertification.org