About NBS

Our approach to Sustainability

Climate change is a global issue and construction has a major role to play. NBS is certified as Carbon Neutral via a UKAS accredited third party PAS 2060 assessor. Furthermore, as part of Hubexo we are aiming for Net Zero carbon by 2030.

Helping the construction industry build sustainably

At NBS our customers use our platforms to make specification decisions on tens of thousands of construction projects each year. Sustainability is arguably the most expansive strategy in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and we recognise that the specification content we provide can help make a significant positive difference to our future built environment.

NBS platforms can be used to specify sustainable outcomes on projects, this article shows you how.

Supporting a more sustainable future

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our commitment

Climate Neutral Now

We recognise that we must play our part in reducing environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable built environment. Our approach focuses on measurable action, transparency and continuous improvement, both through the products we provide and the way we operate.

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Practical guidance

Start with the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide

When considering sustainable outcomes, we believe the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide is an excellent place to start – especially for an organisation that operates in the built environment. The RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide aligns closely with the internationally recognised UN Sustainable Development Goals and includes suggested metrics that allow environmental impact to be measured.
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Industrty report

Sustainable Futures Report 2024

Explore the latest NBS research into sustainability across the built environment, including the priorities, barriers and opportunities shaping industry progress.

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Reducing our impact

Offsetting our residual emissions

Alongside reducing our emissions, NBS has used carbon offsetting to address residual emissions that cannot yet be eliminated. This forms part of our wider approach to carbon reduction and our commitment to improving our environmental performance over time.

NBS annual sustainability metrics

NBS 2022 Sustainability Statement

Over the past two years, we have embarked upon several measures to decarbonize our operations. Over the past two years specifically, we have embarked upon several measures to decarbonize our operations. Our current strategy has reduced our operational emissions by 55%.

NBS 2023 Sustainability Statement

Over the past two years, we have embarked upon several measures to decarbonize our operations. Over the past two years specifically, we have embarked upon several measures to decarbonize our operations. Our current strategy has reduced our operational emissions by 55%.

PAS 2060 Demonstration of Carbon Neutrality Certificate

NBS's certificate of carbon neutrality for our UK operations, as assessed by the Centre for Assessment, a UKAS-accredited certification body.

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