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BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

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International (BRE Global; UK origin; national scheme operators in Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Germany, Austria and the USA)
vModelled on International New Construction 2016 (SD233 Issue 2.0, July 2017); current edition is UK and International New Construction Version 7.1 (default for registrations since V7 closed on 26 August 2026), described from BRE summary of changes and FAQs
10 domains
55 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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BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method is a compliance framework from International (BRE Global; UK origin; national scheme operators in Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Germany, Austria and the USA) with 10 domains and 55 controls that map to 68 other frameworks. The largest domains are Energy (Ene) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (10 controls), Health and wellbeing (Hea) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (9 controls), Waste (Wst) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (7 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (10)

Energy (Ene) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

10 controls
Controls in the Energy (Ene) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 10 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 01Ene 01 Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 02aEne 02a Energy monitoring (non-residential and residential institutions)
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 02bEne 02b Energy monitoring (residential)
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 03Ene 03 External lighting
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 04Ene 04 Low carbon design
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 05Ene 05 Energy efficient cold storage
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 06Ene 06 Energy efficient transport systems
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 07Ene 07 Energy efficient laboratory systems
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 08Ene 08 Energy efficient equipment
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Ene 09Ene 09 Drying space

Health and wellbeing (Hea) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

9 controls
Controls in the Health and wellbeing (Hea) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 9 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 01Hea 01 Visual comfort
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 02Hea 02 Indoor air quality
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 03Hea 03 Safe containment in laboratories
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 04Hea 04 Thermal comfort
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 05Hea 05 Acoustic performance
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 06Hea 06 Accessibility
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 07Hea 07 Hazards
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 08Hea 08 Private space
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Hea 09Hea 09 Water quality

Innovation (Inn) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

1 controls
Controls in the Innovation (Inn) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 1 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Inn 01Inn 01 Innovation

Land use and ecology (LE) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

4 controls
Controls in the Land use and ecology (LE) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 4 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::LE 01LE 01 Site selection
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::LE 02LE 02 Ecological value of site and protection of ecological features
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::LE 04LE 04 Enhancing site ecology
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::LE 05LE 05 Long term impact on biodiversity

Management (Man) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

5 controls
Controls in the Management (Man) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 5 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Man 01Man 01 Project brief and design
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Man 02Man 02 Life cycle cost and service life planning
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Man 03Man 03 Responsible construction practices
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Man 04Man 04 Commissioning and handover
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Man 05Man 05 Aftercare

Materials (Mat) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

4 controls
Controls in the Materials (Mat) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 4 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Mat 01Mat 01 Life cycle impacts
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Mat 03Mat 03 Responsible sourcing of construction products
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Mat 05Mat 05 Designing for durability and resilience
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Mat 06Mat 06 Material efficiency

Pollution (Pol) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

5 controls
Controls in the Pollution (Pol) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 5 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Pol 01Pol 01 Impact of refrigerants
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Pol 02Pol 02 NOx emissions
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Pol 03Pol 03 Surface water run-off
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Pol 04Pol 04 Reduction of night time light pollution
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Pol 05Pol 05 Reduction of noise pollution

Transport (Tra) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

6 controls
Controls in the Transport (Tra) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 6 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Tra 01Tra 01 Public transport accessibility
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Tra 02Tra 02 Proximity to amenities
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Tra 03aTra 03a Alternative modes of transport (non-residential)
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Tra 03bTra 03b Alternative modes of transport (residential)
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Tra 04Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Tra 06Tra 06 Home office

Waste (Wst) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

7 controls
Controls in the Waste (Wst) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 7 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 01Wst 01 Construction waste management
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 02Wst 02 Recycled aggregates
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 03aWst 03a Operational waste (non-residential)
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 03bWst 03b Operational waste (residential)
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 04Wst 04 Speculative finishes
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 05Wst 05 Adaptation to climate change
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wst 06Wst 06 Functional adaptability

Water (Wat) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

4 controls
Controls in the Water (Wat) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method domain of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: 4 controls
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breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wat 01Wat 01 Water consumption
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wat 02Wat 02 Water monitoring
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wat 03Wat 03 Water leak detection and prevention
breeam-building-research-establishment-environmental-assessment-method::Wat 04Wat 04 Water efficient equipment

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, you already cover:

SASB Standards

7%

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ISO 26000:2010

7%

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5%

5 controls mapped

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Maps to 68 other frameworks

102 total controls
SASB Standards
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
ISO 26000:2010
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14001:2015
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
TNFD Recommendations
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
TCFD Recommendations
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
OECD AI Principles
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
LEED v4.1 - Green Building Rating System (US Green Building Council)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Gambling Commission LCCP and Remote Technical Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST Privacy Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NERC CIP
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
South Korea ISMS-P
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.1 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/TS 22317:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/TS 22318:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Solvency II
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
GHG Protocol
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
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What is BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method and who does it apply to?

BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method is a compliance framework from International (BRE Global; UK origin; national scheme operators in Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Germany, Austria and the USA) with 10 domains and 55 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.

What does BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method actually require?

BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method has 55 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Energy (Ene) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (10 controls), Health and wellbeing (Hea) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (9 controls), Waste (Wst) – BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method do I already cover?

BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method maps to 68 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are SASB Standards (7% coverage), ISO 26000:2010 (7% coverage), OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) (5% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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