What’s new?
The most significant change:
BREEAM version V6.1 was created to offer the optional possibility of displaying EU taxonomy conformity for activity 7.7 ‘Acquisition and ownership of buildings’ as part of the BREEAM certification process. The revised system version, supplemented by the requirements of the EU taxonomy, has already been made available for processing projects in the online tool.
The EU taxonomy for sustainable activities is a classification system established to clarify which economic activities are environmentally sustainable in the context of the European Green Deal. The Taxonomy came into force in July 2020 and covers activities contributing to six environmental objectives: climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, the transition to a circular economy, pollution prevention and control, sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, and protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.
The BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certification system is an internationally recognized assessment methodology for the sustainability of buildings and properties. The system was developed to reduce the negative environmental impact of buildings, improve the quality of life of users and increase the value of property in the long term. BREEAM certifications not only provide confirmation of the sustainability of your property, but also allow you to precisely assess the sustainability of your buildings at every stage of the life cycle and identify potential for improvement.
Good to know:
🌍 All initial certifications that are currently still being processed according to the BREEAM DE/AT/CH V6.0 system version must be registered by 31 December 2024 at the latest.
🌍 Pending re-certifications for which the date of recertification is 31 December 2025 at the latest can still be submitted until 31 December 2025 in accordance with version V6.0.
🌍 Initial certifications that are registered for the first time from 1 January 2025 – regardless of whether the EU taxonomy is taken into account – will be assessed and audited according to the BREEAM DE/AT/CH V6.1 system version.
Qualified and accredited BREEAM experts within TA Europe’s ESG-Team can support you with BREEAM Pre-Assessments or BREEAM Quick Checks (e.g. as part of the transaction phase), but also manage the entire BREEAM Certification process.
TA Europe has a particular focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) consulting. At a time when sustainability and responsible behaviour are becoming increasingly important, TA-Europe helps its clients to master the challenges of sustainability. The company’s experts develop customised strategies that take into account environmental, social and governance aspects – from planning and construction to the operation and subsequent use of properties. This not only minimises the carbon footprint, but also ensures the social responsibility of the building and compliance with governance requirements.
