BREEAM

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a leading green building certification that evaluates a building’s environmental performance, including energy use, materials, water efficiency, and overall sustainability across its lifecycle. In commercial real estate, understanding BREEAM is essential for evaluating environmental impact, compliance obligations, and long‑term asset resilience. Across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), this topic plays an increasingly important role as investors, regulators, and occupiers demand higher sustainability standards and clearer reporting. From a strategic viewpoint, BREEAM affects investment decisions, financing conditions, regulatory alignment, and operational efficiency. It helps organizations compare assets, future‑proof portfolios, and respond to ESG expectations shaping modern markets. Developers and landlords use BREEAM to guide design choices, reduce risk exposure, and enhance long‑term asset performance. Occupiers evaluate it to ensure that buildings align with corporate sustainability commitments and operational needs. By integrating BREEAM into advisory and decision‑making processes, iO Partners supports clients in navigating evolving ESG requirements, market pressures, and long‑term sustainability trends across the CEE region.