Everything You Need to Know About NABERS UK

Everything You Need to Know About NABERS UK

The UK built environment is at a turning point—with net-zero targets fast approaching, the demand for accurate, reliable building energy performance ratings has never been higher. Until recently, the UK market lacked a system dedicated solely to measuring a building’s operational energy efficiency, leaving a critical gap in sustainability reporting and decarbonisation strategies.

NABERS UK fills this gap. Unlike design-based certifications such as BREEAM and LEED, which assess sustainability based on predictions and building design, NABERS UK provides a real-world performance rating based on actual metered energy consumption. This makes it the most transparent, reliable, and actionable rating system available for commercial offices in the UK.

The system also complements existing ESG and building performance frameworks, such as GRESB, CRREM, and MEES, by offering a clear, data-backed pathway to improving energy efficiency. It provides landlords, investors, and tenants with a credible benchmark, making it easier to track progress, secure green financing, and comply with tightening regulatory pressures.

With over 20 years of proven success in Australia, NABERS has helped transform the country’s commercial real estate sector, driving energy reductions of over 30% across portfolios and making Australia a global leader in building efficiency. Given the UK’s similar commercial property landscape and urgent need for decarbonisation, NABERS UK is a perfect fit for the market—delivering measurable, verifiable improvements at a time when the industry needs it most.

What is NABERS UK?

NABERS UK is the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, adapted for the UK market. Originally developed in Australia in 1999, NABERS was designed to bridge the gap between design intent and actual energy performance in commercial buildings.

Over the last two decades, NABERS has played a critical role in transforming Australia’s office sector by introducing a trusted energy efficiency benchmark, which has since become mandatory for government buildings and many commercial landlords. Today, more than 86% of Australia’s office market is rated under NABERS, demonstrating its effectiveness in driving real energy reductions.

Recognising this success, NABERS UK was launched in 2020, offering the first and only performance-based energy rating system for commercial office buildings in the UK. Unlike traditional asset ratings, NABERS UK measures actual operational energy use, providing a transparent and comparable metric for landlords, tenants, and investors.

The system works by assigning buildings a star rating from 1 to 6, based on 12 months of metered energy consumption. This allows owners to track improvements over time, benchmark their assets against the wider market, and take meaningful steps to reduce energy waste and carbon emissions.

By providing a credible, data-backed rating, NABERS UK is helping reshape the UK commercial real estate sector, offering building owners a clear path to achieving net-zero emissions while also enhancing asset value and attracting ESG-conscious investors.

Why Was NABERS UK Introduced?

Before NABERS UK, the UK market lacked a performance-based building rating system focused solely on operational energy efficiency. Existing frameworks like BREEAM, EPCs, and GRESB provide valuable sustainability insights, but they either rely on design-stage predictions or do not isolate actual in-use energy performance. This led to a major performance gap—where buildings designed to be efficient on paper were failing to meet expectations in reality.

As the UK moves toward net zero carbon commitments, investors, occupiers, and policymakers have demanded greater accountability and transparency in building energy consumption. NABERS UK was introduced in 2020 to fill this critical gap, offering a clear and accurate measurement of actual operational energy use.

Key Drivers Behind NABERS UK
  • Bridging the Performance Gap
    • Many UK buildings fail to perform as designed, resulting in higher energy use and carbon emissions than expected.
    • NABERS UK provides real-world energy data, ensuring that efficiency claims translate into actual savings.
  • Regulatory & Market Pressures
    • The UK government has set a 2050 net-zero target, meaning commercial buildings must dramatically improve energy efficiency.
    • Investors are aligning with GRESB, CRREM, and SFDR reporting, all of which push for performance-based energy metrics.
    • Occupiers demand greener buildings—tenants now expect verifiable energy efficiency before committing to leases.
  • Proven Success of NABERS in Australia
    • NABERS transformed Australia’s office sector, driving energy reductions of over 30% portfolio-wide and making it a world leader in energy-efficient buildings.
    • The UK market has similar building stock and investor dynamics, making NABERS UK a natural fit.
Why NABERS UK Matters Now

The voluntary adoption of NABERS UK is gaining momentum, but industry leaders believe it is only a matter of time before regulation follows. A NABERS rating already enhances GRESB scores and is being widely adopted by leading landlords who recognise its value in maintaining asset competitiveness.

With tightening legislation on the horizon, NABERS UK ensures landlords stay ahead of compliance, improve their ESG credentials, and future-proof their portfolios.

With tightening legislation on the horizon, NABERS UK ensures landlords stay ahead of compliance, improve their ESG credentials, and future-proof their portfolios.

The Current Adoption of NABERS UK

Since its launch in 2020, NABERS UK has gained significant traction, particularly among forward-thinking landlords and developers who recognise the importance of verifiable energy performance. While still a voluntary scheme, adoption has been steadily increasing, driven by market demand, investor pressure, and growing regulatory expectations.

Who is Using NABERS UK?
  • Leading Developers & Landlords
    • Major players such as British Land, Landsec, and Grosvenor have committed to NABERS UK, ensuring their buildings meet the highest energy efficiency standards.
    • New office developments are actively targeting NABERS ratings to future-proof assets and attract premium tenants.
  • Design for Performance (DfP) Uptake
    • Over 150 NABERS Design for Performance (DfP) agreements have been signed, meaning new buildings are being designed with real-world energy efficiency in mind rather than just predicted performance.
    • Developers are opting for NABERS DfP to align with investor and occupier expectations, proving their assets will meet operational efficiency targets post-completion.
  • Existing Buildings Slowly Catching Up
    • While new developments are leading the charge, the biggest opportunity lies in existing building stock, which remains largely untested for NABERS UK ratings.
    • Many landlords are hesitant to reveal poor performance, but market pressure is shifting towards greater transparency.
 
Challenges in Adoption

Despite progress, several barriers are slowing the widespread adoption of NABERS UK:

  • Voluntary Nature of the Scheme
    • Unlike NABERS in Australia, which is mandatory for large office buildings, NABERS UK is still market-driven rather than required by law.
    • However, increasing GRESB alignment is encouraging landlords to adopt NABERS UK as best practice.
  • Data Complexity & Access
    • Many landlords struggle to gather the necessary metered energy data required for a NABERS rating.
    • The market needs better tools and guidance to ensure seamless energy tracking and accurate performance reporting.
  • Fear of Low Ratings
    • Some asset owners are reluctant to pursue NABERS UK ratings due to concerns that buildings will underperform.
    • However, industry leaders argue that starting the journey—even with a lower initial rating—is better than falling behind in an evolving market.
What’s Next for NABERS UK?

The direction of travel is clear—market adoption is growing, and policy intervention is expected in the coming years. In June 2024, industry leaders at the Bueno NABERS UK panel highlighted the need for:

  • Scaling up NABERS UK adoption in existing buildings, not just new developments.
  • Clearer incentives and potential regulatory mandates to encourage wider participation.
  • Improved access to energy data to streamline the certification process.

 

“The market is moving quickly, and those who engage with NABERS UK now will be in a much stronger position when regulatory requirements inevitably arrive.” (NABERS UK Panel Discussion, Bueno Analytics)

How NABERS UK Works

NABERS UK provides a clear, performance-based energy rating for office buildings, measuring actual operational energy use rather than theoretical design efficiency. This distinguishes it from other frameworks like BREEAM and EPCs, which assess sustainability based on design intent rather than real-world performance.

The Two Key NABERS UK Ratings

 

1. NABERS Energy for Offices
  • Measures actual metered energy consumption over a 12-month period.
  • Ratings range from 1 star (poor performance) to 6 stars (market-leading efficiency).
  • Helps landlords benchmark their buildings, improve efficiency, and track progress over time.

 

2. Design for Performance (DfP)
  • Aimed at new developments and major refurbishments.
  • Requires developers to commit to a NABERS rating before construction and ensure buildings perform as designed.
  • Helps eliminate the performance gap, where buildings fail to achieve their predicted energy efficiency once operational.

 

How is a NABERS UK Rating Calculated?

NABERS UK ratings are based on actual energy use and account for factors such as:

  • Building size and occupancy
  • Operational hours
  • Climate conditions
  • Energy sources and efficiencies

Assessments are carried out by independent NABERS UK Accredited Assessors, ensuring that the results are accurate, fair, and transparent.

 

Why NABERS UK is More Reliable Than Other Certifications

Unlike EPCs, which estimate energy efficiency based on design, NABERS UK measures real operational performance, making it the most accurate and actionable rating system in the UK market.

  • EPCs vs. NABERS UK:
    • EPCs are based on predicted energy use and often fail to reflect real-world performance.
    • NABERS UK uses metered data, giving an accurate picture of how efficiently a building operates.
    • Some EPC A-rated buildings perform worse in operation than EPC D-rated buildings, highlighting the importance of NABERS UK.
  • BREEAM vs. NABERS UK:
    • BREEAM covers broader sustainability criteria, including water use, materials, and biodiversity.
    • NABERS UK focuses purely on energy efficiency, making it more targeted for net-zero goals.
    • NABERS UK complements BREEAM by providing an ongoing performance metric rather than a one-time certification.
Why NABERS UK Matters

With investors, tenants, and policymakers demanding better transparency, NABERS UK is becoming the preferred rating system for ensuring energy-efficient, future-proofed buildings.

As adoption increases, industry leaders see NABERS UK becoming as essential in the UK as it is in Australia, helping to standardise energy efficiency benchmarks across the commercial real estate sector.

The Growing Regulatory & Market Pressure to Adopt NABERS UK

NABERS UK is currently a voluntary scheme, but growing regulatory and investor pressure suggests it may become a mandatory requirement in the future. The UK government, financial institutions, and major occupiers are pushing for greater transparency in building energy performance, making NABERS UK a critical tool for compliance, risk management, and long-term asset value protection.

 
Regulatory Drivers Pushing NABERS UK Adoption

UK Net Zero Commitments

    • The UK has legally committed to achieving net zero by 2050, with major milestones in 2030 and 2040.
    • To meet these targets, commercial buildings must significantly improve energy efficiency, with NABERS UK providing a credible, measurable framework for tracking progress.

 

Government Energy Performance Targets & Future Mandates

    • MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) already require EPC B ratings for commercial lettings by 2030—but EPCs don’t measure actual energy use.
    • NABERS UK is widely expected to become part of future UK building regulations, providing a true performance-based requirement rather than a design-stage estimate.

 

Investor & ESG Market Pressures

    • Institutional investors (e.g. those reporting to GRESB, SFDR, and CRREM) are demanding greater accountability in real estate energy performance.
    • Many are already using NABERS UK ratings to guide investment decisions, with assets lacking transparency at risk of devaluation.
    • Major lenders are linking green financing and preferential rates to buildings with verified energy performance metrics like NABERS UK.
 
Tenant & Occupier Expectations

Occupiers, particularly in corporate real estate, are under increasing pressure to meet net zero commitments and reduce operational carbon emissions. NABERS UK gives tenants a reliable way to assess a building’s energy efficiency, influencing leasing decisions and corporate sustainability strategies.

  • GRESB Alignment: Companies looking to improve their GRESB scores are turning to NABERS UK as a benchmark for real energy performance.
  • Green Lease Agreements: More tenants are requesting NABERS UK ratings in lease negotiations, similar to Australia, where NABERS is now standard in commercial leasing.
  • Operational Cost Pressures: With rising energy prices, tenants are prioritising highly efficient buildings that reduce their energy bills.
 
Industry Perspectives on NABERS UK’s Growth

At the Bueno NABERS UK panel discussion, industry leaders agreed that NABERS UK is on track for rapid expansion, with some expecting it to become a regulatory requirement within a few years.

“The UK is moving in the same direction as Australia—where NABERS started as a voluntary scheme before becoming a market expectation and eventually a mandatory requirement.” (Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

What’s Next?
  • More landlords are adopting NABERS UK voluntarily to get ahead of regulatory changes and maintain asset value.
  • Investors and lenders are accelerating NABERS UK adoption, making it a key differentiator in real estate finance.
  • The UK market is expected to follow Australia, where NABERS has been a mandatory reporting requirement for over a decade.

NABERS UK is no longer just an optional sustainability tool—it is becoming a fundamental requirement for future-proofing commercial buildings.

The Business Case for NABERS UK

As NABERS UK adoption grows, landlords, investors, and occupiers are recognising its tangible financial and environmental benefits. Beyond compliance and ESG commitments, NABERS UK provides real commercial value, enhancing asset performance, tenant appeal, and long-term resilience in an increasingly regulated market.

How NABERS UK Delivers Financial & Operational Benefits
  • Higher Asset Valuations & Market Competitiveness
    • Buildings with strong NABERS UK ratings are more attractive to investors, with higher market valuations and improved liquidity.
    • In Australia, NABERS became a market standard, with higher NABERS-rated buildings commanding better rents and lower vacancies. The UK is following the same path.
  • Reducing Energy Costs & Carbon Risk
    • A NABERS UK rating provides a structured roadmap for improving energy performance, leading to direct operational savings.
    • Buildings that improve from a 2-star to a 5-star NABERS rating can reduce energy costs by up to 50%.
    • This helps landlords mitigate carbon pricing risks, particularly as the UK moves towards stricter carbon taxation policies.
  • Attracting Premium Tenants & Securing Green Leases
    • Major corporate occupiers are committing to net zero targets and are actively seeking NABERS-rated office spaces to align with their ESG goals.
    • NABERS UK aligns with GRESB, CRREM, and SFDR reporting, making it a key factor for sustainability-conscious tenants.
    • Green lease clauses that tie rental agreements to energy performance improvements are becoming more common, with NABERS UK as the preferred metric.
  • Access to Sustainable Financing & Lower Borrowing Costs
    • Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and preferential interest rates are increasingly tied to verified energy performance.
    • NABERS UK provides third-party validation, giving asset owners a competitive edge when securing sustainable finance options.
 
Industry Perspectives on the NABERS UK Advantage

At the Bueno NABERS UK panel, industry leaders highlighted the growing financial case for NABERS UK:

  • “Investors are already demanding NABERS UK ratings because it’s a proven performance metric. It’s only a matter of time before this becomes a standard across commercial lending.”
  • “Tenant expectations are shifting—if your building doesn’t have a NABERS UK rating, you risk falling behind in leasing negotiations.”

(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

 
Real Estate Leaders Are Already Taking Action
  • British Land, Landsec, and Grosvenor have all committed to NABERS UK in their portfolios.
  • More developers are incorporating Design for Performance (DfP) agreements, ensuring energy efficiency is prioritised from day one of construction.

Challenges & Barriers to NABERS UK Adoption

While NABERS UK is gaining traction, widespread adoption is still facing resistance from some landlords and asset owners. Despite the clear financial and sustainability benefits, concerns over ratings, data availability, and the complexity of implementation are slowing uptake, particularly for existing buildings.

Key Barriers to NABERS UK Adoption

Fear of Low Ratings & Market Perception

  • Some landlords hesitate to pursue NABERS UK due to concerns that a low initial rating could devalue their asset.
  • Unlike EPCs, which many buildings can achieve with minimal effort, NABERS UK exposes actual energy performance, meaning underperforming buildings risk publicly visible poor ratings.
  • However, industry leaders argue that starting the journey—regardless of the initial rating—is better than waiting and falling behind.
  • “Buildings that avoid NABERS UK now will face far greater challenges in securing tenants and investment in the coming years.” (Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

 

Data Collection & Metering Challenges

  • NABERS UK requires accurate metered energy data, which many landlords currently do not track or segment effectively.
  • Older buildings often lack sub-metering, making it difficult to separate landlord vs. tenant energy use, a key requirement for a NABERS rating.
  • The industry is calling for better data integration tools and energy monitoring solutions to streamline the rating process.

 

Limited Awareness & Education in the Market

  • Many landlords are still unfamiliar with NABERS UK or assume that EPCs and BREEAM are sufficient for demonstrating energy efficiency.
  • Some asset managers do not yet see NABERS UK as a critical requirement, despite tenant and investor pressure steadily increasing.
  • Industry leaders are pushing for greater NABERS UK awareness, particularly among smaller landlords and regional asset managers.
 
Overcoming These Barriers

Despite these challenges, NABERS UK is following the same adoption curve seen in Australia, where early resistance eventually gave way to widespread market acceptance. The UK market must now focus on overcoming these hurdles, particularly in:

  • Improving energy data visibility—better metering, sub-metering, and energy tracking solutions will make the NABERS UK process easier.
  • Shifting landlord mindsets—a low initial rating is not a failure, but rather a starting point for improvement.
  • Driving industry-wide education—the more landlords and investors understand why NABERS UK matters, the faster adoption will grow.

 

Industry Perspectives on the Transition

“In Australia, NABERS started as voluntary, and many landlords feared it. But once tenants and investors began demanding it, it became the standard. The UK is moving in the same direction.”
Leon Wurfel, Bueno Analytics (History of NABERS)

“We need to get past the fear of ratings. The worst-performing buildings are the ones that have the most to gain from NABERS UK.”
(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

Why Overcoming These Barriers is Critical

The market is shifting—NABERS UK is becoming a core part of asset performance expectations. Landlords and asset managers that engage now will have the advantage, while those who delay risk regulatory penalties, asset devaluation, and lost tenant demand.

NABERS UK’s Role in a Broader Decarbonisation Strategy

NABERS UK is not just another certification—it is a critical tool for achieving net-zero carbon in commercial real estate. Unlike traditional sustainability ratings, NABERS UK focuses on actual energy use and emissions, making it a key driver of real-world decarbonisation rather than just compliance.

Bridging the Gap Between Design & Operation
  • Many buildings in the UK are designed to be energy efficient but fail to operate as intended due to poor commissioning, maintenance gaps, or inefficient occupant behaviour.
  • NABERS UK ensures that buildings are continuously optimised, providing ongoing measurement and accountability beyond the design phase.

 

“NABERS is the missing link between ESG commitments and actual energy savings. Without it, net zero targets are just theoretical.”
(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

 
How NABERS UK Supports a Decarbonisation Strategy
  1. Provides a Performance Benchmark
    • NABERS UK gives landlords a clear, data-driven measurement of their building’s carbon footprint.
    • This allows them to set realistic decarbonisation targets and track progress over time.
  1. Aligns with Global Carbon Reduction Frameworks
    • NABERS UK is aligned with GRESB, CRREM, and SFDR reporting, making it essential for investors committed to net-zero strategies.
    • Helps asset owners meet upcoming UK carbon reduction requirements, particularly as operational carbon becomes a focus in real estate regulations.
  1. Supports Energy Reduction Initiatives
    • A NABERS UK rating provides actionable insights to reduce energy consumption.
    • Buildings improving from a 2-star to a 5-star NABERS rating can cut emissions by over 50%, making it one of the most effective pathways to net zero carbon buildings.
  1. Attracts Green Investment & Tenants
    • Investors are increasingly requiring NABERS UK ratings to assess carbon risk and future-proof portfolios.
    • Tenants are prioritising highly rated, low-carbon buildings that align with corporate sustainability goals.

 

“GRESB is looking for actual performance data, not just projections. NABERS UK provides that, making it a critical tool for serious ESG reporting.”
(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

 
Why NABERS UK is Essential for Net Zero

The UK government has set strict net-zero carbon deadlines, and many institutional investors are mandating clear, measurable carbon reduction pathways. Without a credible, verifiable performance benchmark, net-zero claims lack accountability.

NABERS UK ensures that decarbonisation strategies are backed by actual building performance data, making it a non-negotiable tool for real estate portfolios aiming for long-term sustainability.

How NABERS UK Works with Other ESG & Performance Frameworks

NABERS UK is not a replacement for other sustainability certifications—it is a complementary tool that strengthens existing ESG reporting, regulatory compliance, and investment-grade performance metrics.

Unlike BREEAM, EPCs, or CRREM, NABERS UK is the only framework that provides a fully verified, operational energy rating. This makes it essential for any real estate strategy focused on actual energy performance, carbon reduction, and compliance with global reporting standards.

 

How NABERS UK Aligns with Key ESG & Performance Standards

  1. GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark)
    • NABERS UK is a directly recognised metric within GRESB, providing investors with verifiable energy performance data.
    • Helps increase GRESB scores, which influence investment decisions for institutional funds.
    • “GRESB is moving away from self-reported data—NABERS UK provides the independent verification that investors are looking for.”
      (Bueno NABERS UK Panel)
  2. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
    • While BREEAM assesses sustainability at the design stage, NABERS UK measures actual operational energy use.
    • Buildings can hold both a BREEAM certification and a NABERS UK rating, ensuring they are both well-designed and well-operated.
    • NABERS UK fills the performance gap left by design-based frameworks.
  3. EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates)
    • EPCs predict energy efficiency, while NABERS UK measures actual consumption.
    • Some EPC A-rated buildings consume more energy than EPC D-rated buildings in operation, highlighting why NABERS UK is needed.
    • Upcoming UK regulations are expected to move toward performance-based assessments like NABERS UK.
  4. CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor) & SFDR (EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)
    • NABERS UK directly supports CRREM decarbonisation pathways, helping landlords align with long-term carbon reduction targets.
    • Investors using SFDR frameworks increasingly require verifiable energy efficiency data, which NABERS UK provides.

 

Why NABERS UK Strengthens ESG & Sustainability Strategies

  • Provides the missing operational energy metric that aligns with global ESG frameworks.
  • Enhances investor confidence by offering independently verified energy data.
  • Supports long-term compliance with UK & EU sustainability regulations.
  • Future-proofs assets by making performance improvements transparent, measurable, and financeable.

 

Industry Insights: NABERS UK as the Future of Performance Reporting

“Right now, NABERS UK is a choice. But within a few years, it’s likely to be a requirement—either through regulation or market expectation.”
(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

“The strongest real estate funds will be those that proactively align with NABERS UK before it becomes mandatory.”
(History of NABERS)

With increasing investor, tenant, and regulatory expectations, NABERS UK is rapidly becoming the UK’s go-to energy performance rating. As ESG reporting evolves, landlords who adopt NABERS UK now will have the advantage, while those who delay will face increasing financial and regulatory risks.

The Future of NABERS UK & Expansion into Other Sectors

NABERS UK is gaining momentum, but the current focus on office buildings is just the beginning. The UK market is expected to follow Australia’s trajectory, where NABERS expanded beyond offices into sectors such as retail, healthcare, data centres, and hotels.

With increasing regulatory pressure and investor demand, NABERS UK is set to become a broader industry standard, covering a wider range of asset types and potentially becoming a mandated energy performance rating in the coming years.

 

Where is NABERS UK Heading Next?

Expansion Beyond Offices

  • NABERS UK for Retail, Industrial & Mixed-Use Buildings
    • The retail sector has huge energy efficiency challenges, particularly in grocery stores and shopping centres, where refrigeration and HVAC account for over 60% of total energy use.
    • Industrial & logistics properties consume increasing amounts of energy, with NABERS UK well-positioned to introduce performance-based ratings for warehouses and data centres.
    • Potential expansion into life sciences and healthcare, following NABERS Australia’s move into hospitals and aged care facilities.

 

“Offices are just the start—NABERS UK has the potential to cover every major building type that contributes to the UK’s carbon footprint.”
(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

 

Stronger Policy Support & Potential Mandates

  • The UK government has already tightened EPC requirements, with MEES mandating EPC B ratings for lettable buildings by 2030.
  • However, many in the industry expect a shift towards performance-based requirements, similar to Australia’s mandatory NABERS disclosure laws.

 

“The market is already treating NABERS UK as a de facto requirement. Policy will likely follow.” (History of NABERS)

 

Integration with Net Zero Carbon Policies & Funding Initiatives

  • Financial institutions are increasingly linking green finance to NABERS ratings, providing incentives for landlords to adopt the system.
  • CRREM & SFDR frameworks are reinforcing NABERS UK as the key energy performance metric, aligning with global carbon reduction pathways.
  • NABERS UK will play a critical role in ensuring net zero buildings actually deliver on their energy efficiency claims.

 

Why NABERS UK is the Future of UK Building Ratings
  • Expanding beyond offices will accelerate market adoption, making NABERS UK the default operational performance standard.
  • Policy trends suggest a move toward mandatory NABERS UK disclosure, as seen in Australia.
  • Financial markets and investors are already prioritising NABERS UK, meaning asset owners who engage now will be ahead of the curve.

 

A Defining Moment for NABERS UK

The next 3-5 years will define NABERS UK’s role in the real estate industry. Early adopters will have a competitive advantage, while those who delay may face increasing financial, regulatory, and tenant pressures.

As one industry leader stated at the Bueno NABERS UK panel:

“If you wait for mandates, you’ll already be behind. The smart players are integrating NABERS UK now to future-proof their portfolios.”
(Bueno NABERS UK Panel)

NABERS UK – The Future of Building Performance Ratings

NABERS UK is no longer just an emerging sustainability tool—it is the most accurate and credible performance rating for commercial real estate in the UK. As market expectations evolve, investors, occupiers, and policymakers are demanding real, measurable energy performance data, and NABERS UK is delivering exactly that.

With clear financial benefits, strong alignment with global ESG frameworks, and the potential for regulatory adoption, NABERS UK is poised to become the standard for energy performance transparency.

For landlords, developers, and asset owners, the message is clear—early engagement with NABERS UK will ensure stronger asset performance, compliance with upcoming regulations, and increased long-term value. Waiting is no longer an option.

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