Standards & Frameworks

The rules we work to.

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Our analysis is prepared against internationally and regionally recognized standards, so that results are comparable, defensible and acceptable to certification bodies, auditors, lenders and regulators.

Green building rating systems
LEED
USGBC · International green building rating system
BREEAM
BRE · International sustainability assessment method
Estidama
Pearl Rating System · Abu Dhabi, UAE
WELL
IWBI · Occupant health and wellbeing standard
Mostadam
National rating system · Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Barjeel
Green building regulations · Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Al Sa'fat
Dubai Green Building Regulations & Specifications
Regional codes
Emirate and municipality-level compliance requirements
Carbon, ESG & life cycle
GHG ProtocolCorporate accounting and reporting standard for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
ISO 14064Quantification, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions
ISO 14040 / 14044Life cycle assessment: principles, framework and requirements
EN 15978Assessment of environmental performance of buildings, calculation method
ISO 15686-5Buildings and constructed assets: life cycle costing
GRIGlobal Reporting Initiative sustainability reporting standards
TCFD · CDP · UN SDGsClimate-related disclosure, environmental scoring and global goal alignment
Energy, comfort & simulation
ASHRAE 90.1Energy standard for buildings, including Appendix G performance rating method
ASHRAE 55Thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy
ASHRAE 62.1Ventilation and acceptable indoor air quality
IES LM-83Spatial Daylight Autonomy and Annual Sunlight Exposure methodology
International energy codesApplicable national and emirate-level energy conservation requirements
CIBSE guidanceBuilding services design and performance evaluation references
Note on certification marks

Where certification body logos are used in the final published portfolio, the list and its presentation will be reviewed and confirmed against each organization's trademark and usage requirements prior to publication. For review

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