Creating Sustainable Value: our 2020-25 impact report

As a profit-for-purpose organisation, our ambition is bold. We want to be the world’s leading science, data, and innovation hub for the built environment. Our ambition is also firmly grounded in our ethos that evidence-based research and industry collaboration are key to delivering buildings, infrastructure, and communities that are fit for the future. 

Over the last five years, our commitment has translated into tangible advances across the built environment – from embedding sustainable construction and real estate practices through our standards such as BREEAM, to deepening our global partnerships on net zero pathways, improving safety outcomes, and empowering professionals through training and tools.  

Our report documents what we have achieved and reflects the expertise and dedication of our people, who bring to life our mission every day across the UK and internationally, and reaffirms the importance of stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement.  

Key highlights from the report include:

BREEAM 

• 2.9+ million total registered built assets in 100+ countries 
• 85 BREEAM Award winners 
• Launched the BREEAM Podcast, sharing stories behind pioneering projects 

BRE Academy 

• 40,000+ individuals trained in 1,450+ organisations across 90+ countries 
• Introduced 10 new courses 

Constructing Excellence 

• 40+ events annually 
• 2,000+ professionals engaged 
• Launched Constructing the Gold Standard, a public sector construction framework verification scheme designed to improve value, reduce risk and achieve net zero 

LPCB 

• 16,500+ total certified products, systems and services in 50+ countries 
• Launched three new LPS standards and updated four others 

SmartWaste 

• 27,000+ construction projects 
• £305bn in contract value 
• 80 million+ tonnes of avoided landfill waste reported 

Publication and standard highlights 

• The Cost of Ignoring Poor Housing 
• Testing Guidance for Products in Mental Health Facilities 
• UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (with partners) 

Read the report.