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This page contains key resources and materials to help both prospective and existing Commitment signatories understand what is required of them to reach our decarbonsation goals.
Businesses and Organisations
View our pre-recorded engagement webinar that introduces the 2021 updates to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. From the webinar, you can learn more about the Commitment requirements, benefits and recruitment process.
The below resources are the Information Pack for business and organisation signatories. Follow the links to view and download.
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Introduction: Businesses & Organisations
Contains explanation of the Commitment, including guidance on the updated requirements of the Commitment and what is expected of business entities when signing up to the Commitment.
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Strategic Gap Analysis
Form to assess aligning with the requirements of the Commitment and what additional strategies may need to be put in place to meet them. Additional information may be used to create Commitment Signatory Profile.
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EP100 Overview Document
Document outlines the EP100 initiative, benefits of membership and how the Commitment acts as one of three membership pathways to EP100.
Businesses and Organisations - Translated Documents
The Introduction document has been translated into multiple languages for businesses and organisations all around the world. Follow the links to view and download the documents relevant to the language.
Cities and Governments
The below resources are organised for city signatories. Follow the links to view and download the ‘Information Pack’ for cities and governments.
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Detailed Guidance
Further information and guidance on all the requirements of the Commitment.
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Strategic Gap Analysis / C40 Action Template
Form to assess aligning with the requirements of the Commitment and what additional strategies may need to be put in place to meet them. Additional information may be used to create Commitment Signatory Profile.
Further Guidance
The below resources provide further guidance on what signatories can do under the Commitment.
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Going beyond direct control
Additional guidance on how signatories can further encourage and influence emissions reductions for activities beyond their direct control, including scope 3 emissions. This is intended to stimulate further action across the building value chain and help in building collaborative approaches to decarbonisation.
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Advancing Net Zero Whole Life Carbon: Offsetting Residual Emissions from the Building and Construction Sector
WorldGBC’s recommendations for when, how, and why offsetting may be used to advance net zero carbon emissions in the built environment.
Aligning Initiatives
WorldGBC believes that industry and sector alignment will enable further collaboration between stakeholders in order to achieve the rapid decarbonisation of the built environment.
Please click here to see the glossary of terms used in relation to the Advancing Net Zero programme, the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and corresponding documents.
Global Project Partners
