Labour's new-build policy makes sense - to get the go-ahead they'll need higher environmental standards, and be affordable with access to public services and green spaces.

That means fixing the planning system to link it directly to the Climate Change and Environment Acts. 🧵

The UK Green Building Council has called for the next UK government to upgrade Britain’s homes, offices, and public spaces through a £64bn programme of national government investment

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UK Government urged to invest £64bn in building retrofit projects over the next decade

UK Green Building Council #sustainability

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Insightful session with Alastair, our programmes director, Sara Edmonds National Retrofit Hub and Jo Wheeler UK Green Building Council speaking about innovative approaches and best practice in facilitating #retrofit projects with #LocalAuthorities . #HomeRetrofit #RetrofitActionWeek

Delighted to be here at the Local Authority Retrofit Forum Live today in Birmingham. Looking forward to hearing from a range of retrofitting experts from UK Green Building Council, National Retrofit Hub, @GFI_Green, living places, Lendology CIC #HomeRetrofit #RetrofitActionWeek

📣We’re due a general election – but what are the opportunities for the next government in the built environment?

UKGBC has compiled the 4 key policy pledges that the next government should embrace to renew the places we live, work and play

🔎Explore: ukgbc.org/resources/poli…

🟢 We're collaborating with UK Green Building Council on a two-day programme called Navigating Change, a short sustainability programme for mid-level leaders. Find out more: ukgbc.org/events/navigat…

📰In the year of a #GeneralElection it's great to see articles using UKGBC's work to draw attention to the dire need to improve the energy efficiency standards of millions of homes across the UK.

Read the most recent article in The Standard ⬇️
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💭Ready to develop the skills and confidence to drive transformational change?

UKGBC's Change Accelerator programme is now open to applicants. Developed for middle to senior level professionals, to gain a fresh perspective on sustainability.
Apply here: ukgbc.org/events/change-…

We call on Scottish Government to recommit to a #JustTransition to #NetZero and to work collaboratively with industry to deliver on the commitments of the Climate Change Plan and the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

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We're disappointed that politics is once again getting in the way of vital progress on climate change.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland needs strong leadership and a clear pathway to #NetZero that enables industry to invest in green growth with confidence.

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✨ Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainable outcomes with UK Green Building Council bespoke training and leadership development.

👉 Contact us at [email protected]

📣 UKGBC is partnering with DiscoverCREtech for their conference in May.

The conference focuses on how we can reimagine real estate to put sustainability and innovation at its heart.

Learn more and get UKGBC's discount code to sign up ⬇️
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📣UKGBC responds to the Scottish Government's scrapping its 2030 #NetZero target.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

❌ We're disappointed to see this lack of leadership from Scotland.
✅ But, we welcome the commitment to the Green Heat Finance Taskforce's recommendations.

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The toolkit outlines:

💼 How to develop the business case for a ‘Retrofit Facilitation Service'.

🏃‍♀️ How to mobilise your retrofit service

🔧 General activities that make up a retrofit facilitation service.

📈 How to scale up your retrofit service.

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📣 UKGBC launches a new toolkit for local authority officers wanting to drive retrofit in their region.

This toolkit is aimed at those who work for or with local authorities and is made possible due to the generous support of @MCS Foundation.

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📢We hiring!

A chance to work at the forefront of protecting people and the planet in the face of the climate and nature crisis.

Are you a great communicator? Policy nerd? Campaigner? UK Green Building Council is looking for a new Policy and Public Affairs Advisor👇
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📣 UKGBC launches a new toolkit for local authority officers wanting to drive retrofit in their region.

29 million homes will need retrofitting by 2050 and local authorities can be a big driver of change across our communities.

Explore here: reports.ukgbc.org/reports/local-…

🏙️ Are you an asset owner or occupier wanting to reduce the operational emissions of your office buildings?

UKGBC’s series of online workshops explores which retrofit strategies bring the most benefits with detailed analysis & case studies.

📝Sign up: ukgbc.org/events/retrofi…