BREEAM Refurbishment and fit-out - BREEAM
BREEAM Refurbishment and fit-out
Achieve sustainability with BREEAM refurbishment and fit out standards for high-performing and eco-friendly projects.
Start your sustainability journeyThe BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out standards provide a framework to deliver projects to a high performing and sustainable standard, support commercial success, and create positive environmental and social impact.
About BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out
The standards can be used to assess refurbishment of assets, including the external envelope, structure, core services, local services, and interior design. Each standard uses a common framework that adapts to the location of the asset and supports international consistency and comparability.
Benefits of BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out
The Refurbishment and fit out standards benefit property investors, developers, owners and occupiers by:
![Driving sales and rental values](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121140.png/2e8d4ab5-247e-3596-e2f2-32c58f0c29cd?t=1705646635249)
Driving sales and rental values
Supporting routes to net zero
![Supporting routes to net zero](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121500.png/bcb000d7-d0e3-99c6-540b-36d59f5e25aa?t=1705646731729)
![Contributing to ESG goals](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121636.png/2bc2ddc7-80c4-8f5b-68bb-0ed26ffcd021?t=1705646825581)
Contributing to ESG goals
Mitigating environmental impact
![Mitigating environmental impact](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121756.png/4f7149d6-9278-49d0-d6d9-116538573a49?t=1705646896038)
![Reducing operational costs](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122218.png/1f99869e-65c4-2b69-d6ee-210b94379e9a?t=1705647153369)
Reducing operational costs
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes
![Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122336.png/4e686ff6-c98f-5c66-81d6-88f6fd603cec?t=1705647234695)
![Enhancing economic and social value](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122442.png/748537d9-06d3-1c56-b95d-780bdf8a6b88?t=1705647313110)
Enhancing economic and social value
Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
![Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122607.png/80b72d6b-532c-6e7e-cfcf-cef48d4634c6?t=1705647382586)
![Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122711.png/03e22e6e-9428-e0f6-53f1-b40688c458d9?t=1705647451627)
Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
Register to download the BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out technical manuals
Download BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out technical manual![Refurbishment and fit out](https://bregroup.com/documents/705086/705242/Screenshot+2024-01-19+125618.png/68c5ae17-21ef-8a2f-afd8-556a8f864842?t=1705649266143)
National Scheme Operators
The Refurbishment and fit out standards can be used anywhere in the world, with the exception of the following territories where our partners, BREEAM National Scheme Operators (NSOs), operate locally adapted standards:
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Assets being refurbished in the following territories can either use the BREEAM International Refurbishment and fit out standard, or use the NSOs bespoke standard:
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