This interactive half day course will cover all of the steps needed for a social value assessment, including:

Why attend  

Gain the latest thinking on social value, and clear processes of how to generate and measure social value. The session will be compelling and interactive allowing you to think through the key touchpoints for a development to create broader positive impact on communities, whilst also learning from networking with your peers and experts and hearing about their experiences. 

Who should attend? 

This course will be most relevant to built environment professionals who are striving to maximise social value outcomes. We recommend delegates have a base level understanding of social value in the built environment before joining the course. See more on our learning levels here.

Course Leader

Oliver Kempton, Partner at Envoy Partnership.
Oliver is a Social Value International Level 3 Accredited Practitioner and was a member of UKGBC’s Social Value Task Group. He sits on the Social Value International methodology sub-committee, and the BREEAM Social Impact Technical Working Group. He also teaches at London School of Economics.

Free Gold Leaf member tickets available – please contact learning@ukgbc.org.

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As the Net Zero Solutions Forum takes continues to take shape throughout 2023, it will have four topics as its focus: Organisational Commitments (Race to Zero, World GBC etc), Retrofit, Finance + Value, and Whole Life Carbon implementation.

Forum meetings take place roughly every six weeks, alternating between in-person and online events. In line with our ambition to create a national UKGBC network, our in-person meetings will rotate around several locations:

• • 13th September, Manchester

• • 18th October, Online

• • 6th December, London

 

2024 dates coming soon

Each event, both online and in-person, will follow the same base structure:

1. Opening presentation and group discussion

• A UKGBC member has the opportunity to bring forward either a successful implemented solution or a challenge that they’d like to work on with the forum.
• 30 minutes to present, go into depth, and have a group wide discussion.

2. Breakout groups for the four main topics

• The forum then splits into five groups, one for the four main topics (Commitments, Retrofit, Finance, and WLC implementation), and a “free-for-all” space where members can bring items that don’t fit into the other four.
• Each group will have a UKGBC member as Chair, who can facilitate and support the consistency of conversation across multiple forum meetings.

3. Reconvene as an overall group to overview and discuss any topics to work on before the next forum meeting.

The forum is founded on the following broad principles:

• Solutions focused: the forum should actively create, promote, and share solutions to delivering net zero carbon buildings at scale.
• Peer-to-peer learning: the forum should encourage the sharing of strategies to help deliver net zero, including organisational net zero commitments.
• Advocate: the forum should use its collective strength to demonstrate leadership on net zero in the construction and property sector

For more information please email alex.benstead@ukgbc.org or emily.dodkin@ukgbc.org

Advancing Net Zero Partners

Our climate change mitigation work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Advancing Net Zero Programme Partners

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As the Net Zero Solutions Forum takes continues to take shape throughout 2023, it will have four topics as its focus: Organisational Commitments (Race to Zero, World GBC etc), Retrofit, Finance + Value, and Whole Life Carbon implementation.

Forum meetings take place roughly every six weeks, alternating between in-person and online events. In line with our ambition to create a national UKGBC network, our in-person meetings will rotate around several locations:

• • 13th September, Manchester

• • 18th October, Online

• • 6th December, London

 

2024 dates coming soon

Each event, both online and in-person, will follow the same base structure:

1. Opening presentation and group discussion

• A UKGBC member has the opportunity to bring forward either a successful implemented solution or a challenge that they’d like to work on with the forum.
• 30 minutes to present, go into depth, and have a group wide discussion.

2. Breakout groups for the four main topics

• The forum then splits into five groups, one for the four main topics (Commitments, Retrofit, Finance, and WLC implementation), and a “free-for-all” space where members can bring items that don’t fit into the other four.
• Each group will have a UKGBC member as Chair, who can facilitate and support the consistency of conversation across multiple forum meetings.

3. Reconvene as an overall group to overview and discuss any topics to work on before the next forum meeting.

The forum is founded on the following broad principles:

• Solutions focused: the forum should actively create, promote, and share solutions to delivering net zero carbon buildings at scale.
• Peer-to-peer learning: the forum should encourage the sharing of strategies to help deliver net zero, including organisational net zero commitments.
• Advocate: the forum should use its collective strength to demonstrate leadership on net zero in the construction and property sector

For more information please email alex.benstead@ukgbc.org or emily.dodkin@ukgbc.org

Advancing Net Zero Partners

Our climate change mitigation work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Advancing Net Zero Programme Partners

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As the Net Zero Solutions Forum takes continues to take shape throughout 2023, it will have four topics as its focus: Organisational Commitments (Race to Zero, World GBC etc), Retrofit, Finance + Value, and Whole Life Carbon implementation.

Forum meetings take place roughly every six weeks, alternating between in-person and online events. In line with our ambition to create a national UKGBC network, our in-person meetings will rotate around several locations:

• • 13th September, Manchester

• • 18th October, Online

• • 6th December, London

 

2024 dates coming soon

Each event, both online and in-person, will follow the same base structure:

1. Opening presentation and group discussion

• A UKGBC member has the opportunity to bring forward either a successful implemented solution or a challenge that they’d like to work on with the forum.
• 30 minutes to present, go into depth, and have a group wide discussion.

2. Breakout groups for the four main topics

• The forum then splits into five groups, one for the four main topics (Commitments, Retrofit, Finance, and WLC implementation), and a “free-for-all” space where members can bring items that don’t fit into the other four.
• Each group will have a UKGBC member as Chair, who can facilitate and support the consistency of conversation across multiple forum meetings.

3. Reconvene as an overall group to overview and discuss any topics to work on before the next forum meeting.

The forum is founded on the following broad principles:

• Solutions focused: the forum should actively create, promote, and share solutions to delivering net zero carbon buildings at scale.
• Peer-to-peer learning: the forum should encourage the sharing of strategies to help deliver net zero, including organisational net zero commitments.
• Advocate: the forum should use its collective strength to demonstrate leadership on net zero in the construction and property sector

For more information please email alex.benstead@ukgbc.org or emily.dodkin@ukgbc.org

Advancing Net Zero Partners

Our climate change mitigation work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Advancing Net Zero Programme Partners

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UKGBC’s Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) programme has a mission to lead the UK’s transition to a net zero built environment. Now in its sixth year, and with many achievements behind it including the Net Zero Carbon Framework Definition, the precursor to and catalyst for developing the forthcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings standard.

 

UKGBC is hosting a showcase event for built environment professionals to learn more about our latest work. With a focus on how far we have come in meeting the challenge, we will also be diving into what comes next for our industry and how we continue to collaborate and innovate together to ensure the UK meets our 2050 net zero target.

This event will showcase this year’s projects and activities including:

Retrofit (Domestic)

Retrofit (Non-domestic)

Embodied Carbon Measurement and Reporting

Renewable Energy Procurement

Carbon Offsetting

System Enablers for a Circular Economy

The latest innovations in the Net Zero space

Spaces are limited, so please sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there. As a member benefit, we are offering UKGBC members a chance to book first and will release non-member tickets closer to the date. Please note, there will be a fee for registered participants that do not attend.

Advancing Net Zero Partners

Our climate change mitigation work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Advancing Net Zero Programme Partners

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UKGBC’s Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) programme has a mission to lead the UK’s transition to a net zero built environment. Now in its sixth year, and with many achievements behind it including the Net Zero Carbon Framework Definition, the precursor to and catalyst for developing the forthcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings standard.

 

UKGBC is hosting a showcase event for built environment professionals to learn more about our latest work. With a focus on how far we have come in meeting the challenge, we will also be diving into what comes next for our industry and how we continue to collaborate and innovate together to ensure the UK meets our 2050 net zero target.

This event will showcase this year’s projects and activities including:

Retrofit (Domestic)

Retrofit (Non-domestic)

Embodied Carbon Measurement and Reporting

Renewable Energy Procurement

Carbon Offsetting

System Enablers for a Circular Economy

The latest innovations in the Net Zero space

Spaces are limited, so please sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there. As a member benefit, we are offering UKGBC members a chance to book first and will release non-member tickets closer to the date. Please note, there will be a fee for registered participants that do not attend.

Advancing Net Zero Partners

Our climate change mitigation work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Advancing Net Zero Programme Partners

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UKGBC’s Biodiversity and Environmental Net Gain Project has developed a suite of resources and information to enable industry professionals to meet and exceed the minimum standards set out in this legislation and ensure the BNG/ENG strategies that are being used on sites align with the Government Policy changes to support long-term authentic net positive change.

At this in person event, UKGBC and programme partners will showcase the project’s achievements and detail all resources and their intended use. We will also hear from our panel of project experts with a Q&A and interactive activity, followed by networking.

Why attend?

• Better understand Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and what it means for your organisation and projects
• Develop knowledge and confidence to take practical action on Biodiversity Net Gain implementation
• Connect with built environment peers

Who should attend?

This event is open to UKGBC members only. For more information on the benefits of membership, please see this page.

Biodiversity and Environmental Net Gain Project Partners

Our work on Biodiversity Net Gain and Environmental Gain is generously supported by the following organisations.

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Following our kick off webinar on 27th September, we are hosting the next part of this systems change journey in October. This will be a 2 day Systems Change conference, where we convene all interested in this work to bring in their questions, perspectives and, crucially, help shape the programme. On day one, we will explore the biggest systemic issues, root causes and key barriers as well as get inspired about the opportunities ahead. The following day, day two – will be for those who specifically would like to be involved in the sub working groups to explore the challenges and insights on the key themes identified in day one.

Why get involved?

If you are passionate about systems change, sustainability, or just want to know more about what is coming in the future, this journey could be of interest to you. It is particularly of interest for change makers and leaders who are trying to make change within their organizations, or wider across client groups, supply chain or sub tier contractors.  

Join this inspirational, experiential learning journey to dig deeper on working through our big challenges, in a collaborative way with others. 

Who should get involved?  

This process aims to bring together a diverse group from across the value chain at all levels. We welcome involvement from anyone interested in making change happen and contributing to this new, radical programme of work. Get in touch.  

Sign up for our kick-off event on 27^th September in London where we will formally launch the programme and introduce our partners, aims and timelines.

UKGBC have committed significant resources to what we believe will be a powerful, transformational programme. We are seeking a true representation of the industry, from the big players to sole traders and everyone in between. To do this we are asking for donations only. A suggested donation would range from £150+ for large organisations, £80 for SMEs and £10 for sole traders. We are a charity and need to recoup some costs but do not want the ticket price to be a barrier to joining. Please share this event with your network. Members and non-members welcome.

What is systems change? 

Systems change refers to the process of making significant and lasting transformations to how a system operates, with the aim of addressing complex problems and achieving positive outcomes without unintended consequences. It involves shifting the fundamental structures, rules, and relationships within a system to create long-term and sustainable solutions. Instead of merely treating the symptoms or individual components, systems change focuses on understanding and addressing the root causes of a problem and involves transformational – not incremental – change. 

What is the built environment’s role? 

Progress has been made in our sector, but to put it simply, it is not enough. The scale and pace of change is inadequate. The majority of industry continues to operate in the compliance or ‘meeting regulation’ mindset. UKGBC seeks to enact change in the culture and mindsets to move away from business as usual and empower stakeholders to be take collective action in this transformation. 

What will this programme explore? 

This programme will be fluid and open to participants to bring in their unique insights and perspectives on different elements of the system, and key topics.  

Areas of conversation may cover what we see as the biggest systemic issues, for example dependencies on economic growth, inadequacy of policy and regulations, our relationship with the rest of nature, rapid decarbonisation, regenerative design or climate justice. 

Following the September kick off event, programme participants will work in sub-groups to explore the  challenges and insights on key themes and discuss possible interventions. The outcome of this work is open to the opportunities that arise across the course of the programme. 

Why UKGBC? 

With our unique positioning as a network of 700+ organisations from across the built environment value chain, we are leveraging our power as an industry convenor to facilitate the radical collaboration that is needed to enact widescale, transformative change. 

What is Involved?

There are 4 key touch points:

27th September 2023- Kick off webinar

Understanding of systems change, how to get involved.

Sign up now

16th – 17th October 2023 – Systems Change conference

What’s stopping us and what’s the change needed?

Sign up now

11th January 2024

Mid programme check in

6th-7th March 2024

Systems Change Summit, where have we got to?

Systems Change Team:

The UKGBC team is lead by CEO, Smith Mordak, and Director of Experiential Learning, Elfrida Hamilton-Russell.

Smith Mordak Chief Executive

smith.mordak@ukgbc.org

Elfrida Hamilton-Russell Learning and Leadership Director

elfrida.hamilton-russell@ukgbc.org

This programme is supported by teams of external experts and member leaders. See who we have on board here.

With thanks to our strategic partners

And support from The University of Southampton

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As part of UKGBC’s Resilience and Nature Programme, we are launching a project with the built environment industry to co-create a sector roadmap for climate resilience in the built environment. By developing science-driven, industry-wide targets to be achieved in the short, medium and longer term, this project could help to fill the urgent and critical gap identified by the CCC – investing in and optimising our built environment for a climate resilient future. This project will follow a similar path of UKGBC’s Whole Life Carbon Roadmap project which provided both the industry and government a common vision and agreed actions for achieving net zero carbon in the built environment.

At this in-person event, UKGBC’s newly appointed CEO, Smith Mordak, will introduce the scope, objectives and aims of this project and chair a panel discussion with experts on topic of climate resilience, followed by audience Q&A.

Who should attend? 

Built environment professionals with an interest in climate resilience and adaptation. Technical knowledge of climate resilience is not a requirement. 

Find out more about UKGBC’s work on Climate Adaptation here.

As the climate crisis intensifies and extreme weather events become more common, the UK’s buildings, cities and critical infrastructure, and the communities that use and occupy these, are in increasing danger. It’s vital to address how our buildings and infrastructure can be adapted to remain fit for the future.

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Resilience & Nature Partners

Our climate change adaptation work is supported by our Resilience & Nature Partners.

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Similarly, the operation of existing non-domestic buildings is responsible for 23% of built environment emissions. Retrofitting our existing buildings without adversely increasing embodied carbon emissions is a key challenge we need to address in our transition to net zero. Our How Circular Economy Principles can impact carbon and value report explored the opportunities circular economy design principles can offer to reduce whole life carbon, and how this can be valued in built assets.

To bring to life the opportunities and lessons learned from a recent pilot project that explored this challenge, UKGBC is hosting a site tour of CISL’s Entopia building – a case study featured in our report last year, targeting WELL Gold rating, BREEAM Outstanding, and EnerPHit Classic. 

Being joined by ISG and Architype the tour will include presentations from the design and delivery teams outlining the range of sustainability interventions introduced and key lessons learned, followed by post-tour refreshments and networking. 

Why attend? 

• Deepen understanding of how to retrofit non-residential buildings and minimise embodied carbon impacts
• Raise awareness of the value of circular design principles and whole life carbon reductions
• Explore solutions, challenges and lessons learned first-hand from the design and delivery teams
• Network with fellow built environment professionals

Who should attend? 

Built environment professionals focused on the retrofit and/or the fit-out of commercial buildings who are looking to include circular design principles in their work and reduce whole life carbon emissions. 

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