BREEAM In-use
BRE Group
BREEAM In-use helps monitor and improve building sustainability.
The BREEAM In-use costs $1,500 USD, takes approximately 12 weeks, and requires around 40 hours of study. Over 25,000+ buildings have earned this program worldwide. Renewal costs $1,000 USD every 36 months.
Key Strengths
- Globally recognized standard with strong credibility in European and international real estate markets
- Covers three dimensions: Asset Performance, Building Management, and Occupier Management
- Tiered rating system (Pass to Outstanding) enables incremental improvement tracking
- Widely adopted by major REITs, property companies, and institutional investors
- Supports ESG reporting and green finance requirements
- Applicable to existing buildings — no new construction required
Ideal For
Best suited for building owners, asset managers, and real estate investment trusts seeking to benchmark and improve the sustainability performance of their existing commercial or mixed-use properties. Particularly valuable for organizations with large property portfolios looking to meet ESG reporting requirements, attract sustainability-conscious tenants, and demonstrate environmental stewardship to investors.
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2009
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