1. Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Strategic Gap Analysis Example – Company X
Component
Requirements
Alignment
Gap Analysis
1 – Commit
Advanced trajectory for all new and existing buildings, within direct control of the organisation to operate at net zero carbon in operation by 2030.
Fully aligned. Company target of new buildings by 2020, all buildings by to operate at net zero carbon.
None
2 – Disclose
Measure, disclose and assess annual asset and portfolio energy demand and carbon emissions.
i.e. disclosure of asset/portfolio GHG emissions data (Scope 1 & 2 energy related as baseline)
Company X already discloses scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions at a portfolio and asset (where appropriate) level via CDP and its annual Stakeholder Impact Report.
Submit full asset level data to WorldGBC in 2020.
3 – Act
Develop and implement a carbon decarbonisation roadmap outlining key actions and milestones.
i.e. energy efficiency measures, procurement of renewable energy
Company X in FY18 achieved net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and was half way towards its goal of 100% renewable energy
Company X has 64% of it’s office space certified, or pursuing certification under a green building standard targeting energy efficiency. After 2020, all office interiors will align with LEED Platinum v4 standards
By 2022, achieve 100% Renewable Energy.
Pursue certification across all offices to improve energy efficiency across assets and portfolio.
4 – Verify
Demonstrate enhanced energy performance, reduced carbon emissions & progress towards net zero carbon assets and portfolio.
i.e. certification/verification of buildings to demonstrate EE, third party verification of portfolio wide GHG emission data
64% of portfolio office space certified, or pursuing certification under a green building standard.
The three marquee offices will pursue net zero certification using an appropriate certification scheme.
Company X has assured FY18 emissions data and progress towards 100% Renewable Energy and Net-Zero GHG emissions commitments have been assured by their financial auditor (Ernst and Young)
For any existing assets not certified, conduct third party verification
Demonstrate verification of 100% RE
Report on energy demand reduction measures and results
5 – Advocate
Demonstrate leadership to support the transition towards net zero carbon buildings throughout business operations and supply chain.
i.e. any additional scope, requirements of supply chain, enabling of clients / consumers etc.
Green lease language to prioritise direct metering, commissioning and retro-commissioning, energy efficiency projects.
Company X evaluates products against four key criteria when procuring products – material health, environment (carbon footprint reduction, impact reduction through product’s life-cycle), material composition, and social responsibility)
By 2025, 50% of Company X suppliers (by emissions) to set emissions reduction targets
No gaps identified, but Company X are planning more action:
Expand internal price on carbon, offsetting 100% of business travel and employee commuting emissions

2. Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Strategic Gap Analysis – Business/Organisation
Component
Requirements
Alignment
Gap Analysis
1 – Commit
Advanced trajectory for all new and existing buildings, within direct control of the organisation to operate at net zero carbon in operation by 2030.
2 – Disclose
Measure, disclose and assess annual asset and portfolio energy demand and carbon emissions.
3 – Act
Develop and implement a carbon decarbonisation roadmap outlining key actions and milestones.
4 – Verify
Demonstrate enhanced energy performance, reduced carbon emissions & progress towards net zero carbon assets and portfolio.
5 – Advocate
Demonstrate leadership to support the transition towards net zero carbon buildings throughout business operations and supply chain.