Measuring the Urban Greening Factor
BREEAM V7 for new constructions is introducing the Urban Greening Factor. This tool helps owners quantify how plants and soil actually help a building. It tracks things like stormwater management and heat reduction. You can now show exactly how your green roof lowers your risk profile.
Saving Money on Ecologists
One of the best parts of BREEAM V7 is the potential cost saving. You do not always need a professional ecologist on site now. You can use desk based research and verified datasets instead. This makes it much cheaper to certify your existing assets.
Protecting Local Species
The new standard gets very specific about local nature. It includes rules for red list species and bird collision prevention. These are small details that prevent big legal or PR headaches later. It ensures your urban site actually supports the local environment.
Ready for CSRD and GRESB
BREEAM V7 is built to align with CSRD and GRESB. This means you do not have to do the work twice. The data you collect for your certification fits right into your global ESG reports. It is a massive time saver for busy teams.
Proving Asset Value
Investors want to see measurable outcomes. By using V7, you provide a clear pathway to show your asset is nature positive. This helps improve asset value and meets the new demands for transparency in real estate.
Next Steps for Your Assets
Check your current green space data against the V7 criteria. It is time to see how these new tools can help your portfolio.
Ready to upgrade your certification? Book a call to discuss a V7 gap analysis for your assets.
