The Build Upon Framework is designed to assist local authorities in the UK and across Europe to measure and understand the multifaceted impacts of building renovation. It aims to support the achievement of net zero carbon targets by 2050 by providing a standardised approach to assess environmental, social, and economic outcomes of retrofit projects.
The Framework defines a suite of 13 Environmental, Social, and Economic
indicators that can be measured in a simple, standardised way at either a city or project level. These indicators cover aspects such as energy consumption, indoor health of occupants, and job creation. The framework is flexible, allowing local authorities to measure all or a subset of these indicators based on their priorities and resources.
The framework was developed by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and Leeds Sustainability Institute in partnership with the World Green Building Council, Climate Alliance, Buildings Performance Institute Europe, and several European Green Building Councils. It was implemented with the collaboration of over 30 cities and local authorities, including Leeds, Cambridge, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Essex County Council.
