The BREEAM
sustainability label
BREEAM provides an objective measurement of the sustainability of your buildings. With a BREEAM label, your building joins a select group that meets the international sustainability standard.
BREEAM
The BREEAM scan measures the sustainability of real estate across at least nine categories to identify critical points. The certification serves as a guide to sustainability and provides an objective measurement of concepts such as health and circularity. BREEAM also offers a way to create transparency. With this independent assessment, you will see an immediate increase in your property’s value and gain a roadmap for future sustainability improvements. Our consultants know exactly what improvements you can make to achieve a higher BREEAM score – and they know that sometimes, small things can produce big results!
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BREEAM scan
In the BREEAM scan, we conduct a baseline measurement and assess your buildings’ potential. We investigate the opportunities for increasing sustainability and the financial benefits of potential measures. Our consultants translate the sustainability measures into a clear business case. BREEAM gives you the tools and information you need to keep going green.
The scan evaluates several characteristics and rates the building’s sustainability performance from 1 to 5 stars. Our quickscan gives you a quick answer to the question of whether your real estate will be able to qualify for BREEAM certification.
BREEAM certification
BREEAM certification can be obtained in three areas: in-use, building, and new construction and renovation. The more sustainability criteria that you meet in a project, the higher the rating. Before qualifying for the BREEAM label, you need to produce evidence for each of the required categories. Evidence can be construction drawings and floor plans, inspection reports, public transport data and photos of building systems, the building itself and the use of the building: the things that show that you meet the relevant criteria and sub-criteria within a category. We help you to collect the evidence and take the administrative burden off your shoulders. It’s the worry-free way to obtain a BREEAM certificate for your buildings.
CFP as a BREEAM expert
At CFP Green Buildings, we have an in-depth understanding of the certification process, both as consultants and as BREEAM assessors. To ensure objectivity and independence, we always take on only one role per project.
As a BREEAM expert, we help organisations obtain a BREEAM certificate, guiding them through the entire process—from initial assessment to gathering evidence—in an efficient and effective manner.
CFP as a BREEAM assessor
As a BREEAM assessor, we become involved in the final phase of the process, during the audit and verification stage. At this point, we ensure an independent and objective evaluation of your property, safeguarding the integrity of the certification process.
Thanks to our dual expertise, we understand both the assessment requirements and the necessary steps to successfully achieve certification. This enables us to support clients efficiently and effectively.
Optimal use of BREEAM
BREEAM certification suits any industry or building project. A look at our partners shows that anyone can become sustainable, regardless of size or location.
To name just a few examples: we helped ASR’s retail fund with the BREEAM scan, and we made Paleis ‘t Loo the most sustainable palace in the Netherlands. CFP Green Buildings is one of the largest BREEAM certifiers in the Netherlands and can provide international support for large-scale BREEAM assessments and certifications.
BREEAM International
BREEAM is not only a valuable certification in the Netherlands but is also globally recognised as the leading standard for sustainable buildings. With BREEAM International, real estate projects in different countries can be assessed using uniform criteria. This allows property owners and developers to ensure consistency and comparability in sustainability performance on an international scale. CFP Green Buildings has extensive experience with international BREEAM projects and supports organisations in achieving certification across multiple countries.
Get started with BREEAM
Curious about the possibilities of BREEAM? We are happy to assist you with our consultants and online tools, depending on your needs.
Be inspired by the many sustainable buildings that have achieved a BREEAM certificate with the support of CFP Green Buildings.
News and cases about BREEAM
Frequently asked questions about BREEAM
What is BREEAM?
The abbreviation BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. It is a widely used method worldwide to assess the sustainability of construction projects. A BREEAM certificate not only provides you with an objective assessment of sustainability, but also valuable insights into the possibilities for sustainability.
How do you get a BREEAM certificate?
Before you start working on obtaining a BREEAM certificate, it is important to have a clear goal in mind. The BREEAM scan, for example, gives you the opportunity to gain insight into sustainability measure. An independent BREEAM assessor evaluates a building with the criteria of the BREEAM label. When obtained, the BREEAM certification shows that your building meets an internationally recognised sustainability standard.
What is a BREEAM building?
Building according to the BREEAM method means that sustainable building methods are taken into account during design and construction. The method can not only help measure the sustainability in buildings, but also provides insight into the areas for improvement.
Why a BREEAM certificate?
A BREEAM certificate shows that a building or home has been built with the future in mind. There are a number of possible BREEAM ratings: pass, good, very good, excellent and outstanding. More and more buildings in the Netherlands are aiming high and achieving the top ratings like the BREEAM Excellent certificate.
