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North American BREEAM-Certified Assets Rise 43% in 2024

The number of North American assets certified by BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology), the standard for sustainable building assessment and certification developed by BRE Global (BRE), rose 43% year over year in 2024, the organization announced.

At the state level, Missouri welcomed its first BREEAM-certified project and states like Massachusetts, South Carolina and Nevada experienced 160%, 120%, and 67% growth, respectively.

Sector-specific progress saw emerging asset classes such as cold storage seeing year-over-year growth of 100% while other key asset classes such as data centers, student accommodations, healthcare and hospitality each saw 200% growth in annual certifications. Industrial properties accounting for nearly 70% of BREEAM’s 2024 certifications.

“In a year marked by economic uncertainty, financial market turbulence and escalating environmental risks, tools that enhance building and community health while boosting resilience remain essential to safeguard long-term asset value amid a rapidly evolving global climate,” said Breana Wheeler, U.S. director of operations at BRE. “As companies adopt a more disciplined approach to sustainability, focusing on initiatives that protect and enhance asset value, we are proud to collaborate with forward-thinking partners who prioritize the value of science-backed performance assessments like BREEAM in fostering stronger, more resilient buildings.”