Highest tier of UK BREEAM environmental certification.

  • Highest tier of UK BREEAM environmental certification.
  • Outstanding requires 85%+ score and post-construction review.

BREEAM Outstanding

Certifications · UK, EU

Short definition

Highest tier of UK leed-tenants">breeam">BREEAM environmental certification.

Full definition

Outstanding requires 85%+ score and post-construction review. UK / European Class A trophy specification target — particularly required for institutional pension fund tenants.

Why this matters for Class A leasing

BREEAM Outstanding is part of the certifications vocabulary that institutional Class A occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across UK, EU markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks regional variation alongside the global standard so cross-border occupiers can translate quickly.

Related topics

  • ESG / LEED for Tenants — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease.
  • Trophy Asset Selection — How to identify and evaluate trophy Class A assets for a flagship requirement.