Green Building Certification
Independent expertise to transform sustainability into measurable value.
Our Capabilities in Sustainable Real Estate
Sustainalytica’s capabilities are built around one goal: helping investors and asset managers turn green building certification into a source of competitive advantage.
We combine technical rigour with strategic foresight, ensuring certification not only meets regulatory and tenant expectations but also strengthens financial performance. From pre-acquisition due diligence to portfolio-wide certification programmes, our advisory services are designed to deliver results that endure.
Understanding BREEAM
BREEAM is the world’s longest-established green building certification system, covering every stage of the asset lifecycle. Sustainalytica provides specialist support across BREEAM New Construction, BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-Out, and BREEAM In-Use, enabling clients to transition seamlessly from design-stage certification to operational performance.
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We also advise on the impact of version changes — most recently, the shift from BREEAM V6 to V7 — ensuring clients understand how evolving criteria affect scores and portfolio strategies.
BREEAM In-Use Pre-Assessment and Certification
Designed for clients prioritising the highest possible rating. The pre-assessment identifies expected scores in advance, with an improvement plan enabling corrective action before submission. Ideal for assets without prior certification or those aiming to significantly improve past results.
BREEAM In-Use Assessment and Certification
The fastest route to certification. Suited to assets with existing BREEAM credentials or where timelines are critical, this pathway delivers certification swiftly, with the option of a post-certification improvement report during the three-year renewal cycle.
Portfolio Certification Strategy and Asset Selection
Tailored frameworks for fund managers seeking to align certification with ESG targets. We prioritise assets, streamline assessments and ensure certification coverage supports fund-level goals, including GRESB scoring optimisation.
Asset Manager and Facility Manager ESG Workshops
Interactive workshops that build capacity within management teams. Focused on BREEAM In-Use requirements and practical implementation, these sessions ensure managers can sustain performance and capture ongoing certification value.
Global Adoption
BREEAM In-Use has scaled rapidly across geographies and sectors, evidencing its role as the benchmark for institutional real estate portfolios.
