How will the UKNZC Buildings Standard influence different stakeholders?

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is seeking to define what "net zero" really means for buildings and portfolios in the UK. But what will this look like in practice for different stakeholders?

This panel will explore how responsibilities for achieving net zero are likely to be shared across owners, landlords, tenants, and investors. Panelists bring a range of perspectives—from legal and capital markets to technology integration —to unpack what implementation could mean across the property lifecycle. Topics include:

• How the Standard might apply across different building types and uses
• Navigating uncertainty in early project stages
• What legal, financial, and technical communities can do to align and support adoption

Chairperson

Chris Newman, Zero Carbon Design Manager - Mitsubishi Electric

Speakers

David Partridge, Chair of the Governance Board - UK NZC Buildings Standard

Adam Baranowski, Head of Climate Action & Investment - Better Buildings Partnership

Siobhan Cross, Partner - Pinsent Masons

Janey Douglas, Head of Sustainability - UK Capital Markets - JLL