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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Energy and Carbon

Topic

Planning

Question #

E2.1b — Net Zero Transition Target

Question

Does your organisation have a net zero carbon reduction target?

Applicability

Applicable to Light Industrial and Open-Air Retail buildings

Answer

Yes or No

Description

Net Zero Transition Plans include prioritized energy and carbon reduction measures to be implemented in order to reach net zero carbon emissions by a date established by the organization, with periodic milestones included. Update previous energy management practices by including carbon-specific goals and strategies.

Plans may incorporate assessment of indirect emissions from tenant operations and investigate additional sources of carbon emissions, such as employee commuting, business travel, purchased materials and embodied carbon of materials included in retrofit projects.

Requirements

    1. A net zero reduction target must be identified along with a timeframe for completion
    2. Targets must be put into writing, signed by senior management and reviewed annually.

Documentation

    • Any Documentation that details your organisation’s net zero reduction target (how much CO2e by what year)

Adapted BB3 Question

New in BOMA BEST 4.0

Suggested Lead

In-house, with third-party support

References

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

The net zero reduction target can be established to encompass either all utilities as a whole or divided into each type (electricity, gas etc.) of utility under the owner or landlord’s control.

Scoring

4 Points

Verification