Carbon Emissions from Buildings (Net Zero) Bill

A Bill to require new buildings to meet net zero standards for embodied and operational carbon emissions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Dr Ellie ChownsGreen Party

Parliament last updated

30 April 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would require all new buildings to meet net-zero standards for both embodied carbon (emissions from materials and construction) and operational carbon (emissions during use). It also sets out a framework for related measures to support and enforce these standards. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Dr Ellie Chowns of the Green Party.

Key Points

Requires new buildings to meet net-zero standards for embodied and operational carbon.
Covers emissions from construction as well as from daily use of the building.
Creates a framework for setting, enforcing and connecting to other climate policy measures.
Applies to new-build projects, with provisions for related/connected measures.
Sponsor: Dr Ellie Chowns (Green Party); current stage: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Builders and construction companies (developers, contractors, suppliers)Architects, engineers and other design professionalsHomeowners, buyers of new builds and tenants in future propertiesLandlords and housing associationsLocal authorities and planning departmentsBuilding regulators, inspectors and compliance bodiesMaterial manufacturers and suppliers (including low-carbon materials)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Dec 2024

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Carbon Emissions from Buildings (Net Zero) Bill

11 Dec 2024

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.