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BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

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International (BRE Global)
v2024 (New Construction)
16 domains
57 controls

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world's oldest green building certification scheme, established in 1990 by BRE Global. It assesses and certifies the sustainability performance of buildings across their lifecycle. Categories include management, health and wellbeing, energy, transport, water, materials, waste, land use and ecology, and pollution. Rating levels: Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, and Outstanding. Over 590,000 buildings certified in 90+ countries.

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Framework Domains (16)

Energy

3 controls
Controls in the Energy domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 6 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-ENE-01Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
BREEAM-ENE-02Energy Monitoring
BREEAM-ENE-04Low Carbon Design
Ene 01Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
Ene 02Energy Monitoring
Ene 04Low Carbon Design

Energy

3 controls
Controls in the Energy domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 6 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-ENE-01Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
BREEAM-ENE-02Energy Monitoring
BREEAM-ENE-04Low Carbon Design
Ene 01Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
Ene 02Energy Monitoring
Ene 04Low Carbon Design

Health and Wellbeing

4 controls
Controls in the Health and Wellbeing domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 9 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-HEA-01Visual Comfort
BREEAM-HEA-02Indoor Air Quality
BREEAM-HEA-04Thermal Comfort
BREEAM-HEA-05Acoustic Performance
Hea 01Visual Comfort
Hea 02Indoor Air Quality
Hea 04Thermal Comfort
Hea 05Acoustic Performance
Hea 06Accessibility

Health and Wellbeing

5 controls
Controls in the Health and Wellbeing domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 9 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-HEA-01Visual Comfort
BREEAM-HEA-02Indoor Air Quality
BREEAM-HEA-04Thermal Comfort
BREEAM-HEA-05Acoustic Performance
Hea 01Visual Comfort
Hea 02Indoor Air Quality
Hea 04Thermal Comfort
Hea 05Acoustic Performance
Hea 06Accessibility

Innovation

1 controls
Controls in the Innovation domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 1 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-INN-01Innovation

Land Use and Ecology

2 controls
Controls in the Land Use and Ecology domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 2 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-LE-01Site Selection
BREEAM-LE-04Ecological Enhancement

Land Use, Ecology, and Pollution

5 controls
Controls in the Land Use, Ecology, and Pollution domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 5 controls
CodeTitle
LE 01Site Selection
LE 03Ecological Value and Biodiversity
Pol 01Impact of Refrigerants
Pol 02NOx Emissions
Pol 03Surface Water Run-Off

Management

9 controls
Controls in the Management domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 9 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-MAN-01Project Brief and Design
BREEAM-MAN-02Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
BREEAM-MAN-03Responsible Construction Practices
BREEAM-MAN-04Commissioning and Handover
Man 01Project Brief and Design
Man 02Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
Man 03Responsible Construction Practices
Man 04Commissioning and Handover
Man 05Aftercare

Management

5 controls
Controls in the Management domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 9 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-MAN-01Project Brief and Design
BREEAM-MAN-02Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
BREEAM-MAN-03Responsible Construction Practices
BREEAM-MAN-04Commissioning and Handover
Man 01Project Brief and Design
Man 02Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
Man 03Responsible Construction Practices
Man 04Commissioning and Handover
Man 05Aftercare

Materials

3 controls
Controls in the Materials domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 3 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-MAT-01Environmental Impact of Materials
BREEAM-MAT-03Responsible Sourcing of Materials
BREEAM-MAT-05Designing for Durability and Resilience

Materials and Waste

4 controls
Controls in the Materials and Waste domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 4 controls
CodeTitle
Mat 01Life Cycle Impacts
Mat 03Responsible Sourcing of Materials
Wst 01Construction Waste Management
Wst 02Recycled Aggregates

Pollution

2 controls
Controls in the Pollution domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 2 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-POL-01Refrigerant Impact
BREEAM-POL-03Flood and Surface Water Management

Transport

2 controls
Controls in the Transport domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 2 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-TRA-01Transport Assessment and Travel Plan
BREEAM-TRA-03Cyclist Facilities

Waste

2 controls
Controls in the Waste domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 2 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-WST-01Construction Waste Management
BREEAM-WST-03Operational Waste

Water

2 controls
Controls in the Water domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 7 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-WAT-01Water Consumption
BREEAM-WAT-02Water Monitoring
W01Fundamental Water Quality
W02Water Contaminants
W03Legionella Control
Wat 01Water Consumption
Wat 02Water Monitoring

Water

5 controls
Controls in the Water domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — 7 controls
CodeTitle
BREEAM-WAT-01Water Consumption
BREEAM-WAT-02Water Monitoring
W01Fundamental Water Quality
W02Water Contaminants
W03Legionella Control
Wat 01Water Consumption
Wat 02Water Monitoring

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Maps to 132 other frameworks

52 total controls
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
ISO 26000:2010
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
SASB Standards (ISSB Integrated)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
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7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
8%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
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3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
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3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
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ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
LEED v4.1 - Green Building Rating System (US Green Building Council)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
GRI Standards
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
OECD AI Principles
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
TCFD Recommendations
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
TNFD Recommendations
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
GHG Protocol
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IEEE 1686
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27019
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27001:2022
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NATO AQAP 2110 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development, and Production
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
South Korea ISMS-P
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
RBI Cybersecurity Framework for Banks
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27006:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK ONR Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CSIA) for Nuclear Facilities
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
MiFID II / MiFIR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Law No. 09-08 on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Law No. 2013-450 of 19 June 2013 on the Protection of Personal Data
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Kazakhstan Law on Personal Data and Their Protection (No. 94-V)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Iceland Data Protection and Processing of Personal Data Act (Act No. 90/2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Lithuania Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data (2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Portugal Law No. 58/2019 - Data Protection Implementation Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG - Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
IRM Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Institute of Risk Management)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP Top 10:2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22317
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22318
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST Privacy Framework 1.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Executive Order 14028 - Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
GLI-33 - Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIS2 Directive
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NERC CIP
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
TSA Pipeline Security
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Solvency II
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
MARS-E - Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
South Korea Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method?

BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method is a compliance framework from International (BRE Global) with 16 domains and 57 controls. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world's oldest green building certification scheme, established in 1990 by BRE Global. It assesses and certifies the sustainability performance of buildings across their lifecycle. Categories include management, health and wellbeing, energy, transport, water, materials, waste, land use and ecology, and pollution. Rating levels: Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, and Outstanding. Over 590,000 buildings certified in 90+ countries. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method have?

BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method has 57 controls organised across 16 domains. The largest domains are Management (9 controls), Health and Wellbeing (5 controls), Land Use, Ecology, and Pollution (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method map to?

BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method maps to 132 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (13% coverage), NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile (13% coverage), ISO 26000:2010 (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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