BREEAM In-Use (for Existing Buildings)
About
BREEAM is the world’s leading science-based suite of validation and certification systems for sustainable built environment, supporting ESG solutions.
Launched in 1990
600,000+ certificates
2.3 million registered buildings
89+ countries
155% increase (2022 U.S. certifications)
BREEAM USA
adapted for the U.S. market to assess any existing commercial building with no barriers or prerequisites.
Why choose BREEAM?
✓ Costs less and certifies faster compared to other sustainability rating systems.
✓ Provides consistent, credible means to define impact and performance.
✓ Uses robust science to determine environmental quality.
✓ Improves asset and portfolio value while reducing risk.
Key Sustainability Categories
BREEAM USA In-use covers major environmental issues that affect buildings throughout their operational life.
Owner Benefits
✓ Align with ESG & corporate goals
✓ Benchmark/compare portfolio performance
✓ Create healthy environments
✓ Obtain 3rd-party verification
✓ Streamline property & management metrics
✓ Identify improvements, manage risks
✓ Improve brand recognition
Assessment Rating System for BREEAM USA In-Use
Scores have 6 ratings from acceptable to outstanding.
Category scores are weighted and summed for the overall Assessment Rating.
Weightings define the relative impact of environmental issues in the methodology.
Assessment Rating reflects an asset's overall performance.
Category scores highlight areas targeted for improvement.
Timeline & Fees
Timeline: 60 – 90 days
Register building or portfolio
Complete online assessment
Receive unverified score instantaneously
Certification is obtained with a licensed Assessor
Registration: $1,200 per asset
Certification:
Part 1 Asset Performance: $1,500
Part 2 Management Performance: $1,500
Assessor Fee:
Negotiated between Client and Assessor
Certification at Scale
BREEAM Volume provides a streamlined roadmap to raise the sustainability performance of a portfolio. A minimum of 20 assets are required to participate in the program.
BREEAM Volume Benefits
Reduced fees (registration, certification, and assessor)
No admission fee
Methodology to create evidence collection efficiencies
Innovative approach to address recertification
Adaptable to accommodate a wide range of project performance levels
An onsite Assessor visit is needed once every three certification cycles (9 years).
