Policy & Advocacy

Since 2007, we have been bringing together some of the most influential leaders in politics, business, local authorities, civil service and NGOs to accelerate action for a green built environment.

The new Labour Government has a huge mandate for change, a big focus on planning reform, new homes and Warm Homes plan with double the budget of the last administration.

With time running out to halt climate and nature breakdown, the priorities, policies and every action of this Government needs to count. We’re working with our members, partners and allies to step up and offer the expertise and support needed for the bold, brave, long-term policy decisions we want to see.

Engaging

with political and policy decision-makers to shape the conversation

Setting the agenda

with game-changing policy proposals developed with members

Convening

members and broad-based coalitions to champion action

Analysis and commentary

briefing members, parliamentarians and journalists on the implications of policy announcements

Our policies

UKGBC’s 4-step policy platform ‘Building Britain’s Future’ draws together the game-changing policies developed with members and partners to offer the new Government opportunities to show real impact on energy bills, affordable housing, and climate and nature protection, by renewing the places we live, work and play.

It builds on the policy recommendations of UKGBC’s seminal Whole Life Carbon Roadmap to Decarbonise the Built Environment which has become a reference point for the industry and policy makers. And is informed by our emerging Climate Resilience Roadmap.

Read our key policies

Our team

Our team brings expertise on topics from climate policy, through planning, new build and retrofit, climate risk and resilience, nature restoration and the energy transition. Our backgrounds are as ministerial advisors, housebuilders, NGO campaigners and civil servants. Our staff are based in London, Scotland and Wales.

We work closely with a member Taskforce who help shape and drive our work, and our efforts are boosted by the generous support of Policy Advocacy Project Partners.

How to Get Involved

During this crucial time of change, UKGBC is working with members, partners and allies to promote this ambitious agenda through formulating progressive policies, all informed and disseminated through a range of channels including briefings, panel events, roundtables, receptions, dinners, op eds, sign-on letters, rapid responses to policy announcements, social media campaigns and more.

Become a Project Partner

to help us take advantage of this new era of policy.

Visit the UKGBC member portal

for the latest news, analysis and opportunities.

Areas of work

Learn More

Consultation Response: National Planning Policy Framework 2025

UKGBC responds to the new Government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation 2025.

National and Regional Collaboration Policy Document

Warm Homes Stamp Duty Incentive Calculator

An interactive page illustrating how a Warm Homes Stamp Duty Incentive could work and designed to encourage homeowners and buyers towards low-carbon upgrades.

Retrofit Policy Document

Growing the Market for Low Carbon Industrial Products Consultation Response

UKGBC responds to the Government’s consultation on stimulating demand for low carbon industrial products.

Climate Change Mitigation Resource Use Policy Document

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes Consultation Response

UKGBC has responded to the Government’s consultation on minimum energy efficiency standards for socially rented homes.

Climate Change Mitigation Policy Document

A Reformed Decent Homes Standard Consultation Response

UKGBC responds to the Government’s consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes.

Policy Document

UKGBC campaigns to secure Warm Homes Plan funding

Together with other NGOs, the UKGBC called on the Labour government to commit to their £13.2bn investment into the Warm Homes Plan.

Health, Wellbeing and Social Value Retrofit Policy Document

Policy Document

Construction Products Reform Consultation Response

Together with members, UKGBC has responded to the Government’s green paper consultation on construction products reform which aims to improve the transparency and traceability of construction products in the UK.

Climate Change Mitigation Resource Use Policy Document

UKGBC responds to the Future Homes Standard

Read our Policy Team’s detailed analysis of the Government’s long-awaited Future Homes and Building Standard (FHS).

24 Mar, 2026

Climate Change Adaptation News

To succeed, the Warm Homes Plan must put resilience centre-stage

Emma Howard Boyd CBE and David Steen discuss the importance of including resilience measures in the Warm Homes Plan.

22 Jan, 2026

Climate Change Adaptation Blog

UKGBC responds to the CCC’s Scotland Progress Report

David Steen, Senior Policy Advisor – Scotland at UKGBC, said: The Climate Change Committee’s latest…

25 Feb, 2026

Climate Change Mitigation Press Release

UKGBC gives evidence on the Warm Homes Plan

Co-head of Policy and Places, Jo Wheeler, gave evidence on behalf of UKGBC at the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee session on the effectiveness of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan for delivery.

12 Mar, 2026

National and Regional Collaboration News

In this section

What does our policy & advocacy work look like?

Engaging

Setting the agenda

Convening

Analysis and commentary

Our policies

Our team

How to Get Involved

Become a Project Partner

Visit the UKGBC member portal

Areas of work

Resources

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