Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard assessment

Purpose of this module

Live in the new year as part of the Landlord Net Zero module, the NZCBS Assessment module within NZC Portal is designed to support landlords, property owners, and asset managers in assessing and tracking alignment with the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standards across property portfolios.

The module will provide a structured framework to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and monitor progress towards Net Zero alignment at building and portfolio level. For the portfolio view, see NZCBS for property portfolios.

What this module supports

When it goes live, this module will enable users to:

• Assess individual buildings against UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standards
• Identify gaps between current performance and standard requirements
• Track improvement pathways and alignment status over time
• Produce consistent summaries for portfolio oversight and reporting

Key inputs

The module will draw on:

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  Energy and carbon performance data
• Building attributes and technical characteristics
• EPC and MEES information
• Microgeneration and on-site energy data where applicable
• Configuration settings aligned to the applicable NZC standard pathways

Inputs will be able to be uploaded, integrated, or managed manually depending on asset complexity.

Key outputs

The module is designed to produce clear, decision-ready outputs, including:

• Building and portfolio-level NZC alignment summaries
• Gap analysis against standard criteria
• Progress tracking against defined pathways
• Structured summaries suitable for investor, lender, and stakeholder reporting
• Evidence packs supporting assurance and due diligence

Outputs will be available at fund, site, or building level.

How this module is used in practice

Planned use cases include:

• Assessing readiness for Net Zero alignment across portfolios
• Supporting asset-level decarbonisation planning
• Demonstrating progress to investors, occupiers, and lenders
• Informing capital planning and asset strategy decisions

How this module fits within NZC Portal

The NZCBS Assessment module is designed to integrate with the energy, carbon reporting, EPC, and valuation modules within NZC Portal.

This is designed to ensure:

• Consistent assessment based on verified performance data
• Alignment between regulatory compliance and Net Zero strategy
• Clear traceability from building-level assessments to portfolio summaries