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	For more information visit [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html]		For more information visit [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html]
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		+	= SocEnv roundtable featuring member bodies supports new strategy =
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		+	Leadership teams from across Society for the Environment's (SocEnv) 28 Member Bodies, including CIAT, met in November 2025 to dig deeper into the development of its new strategy, to be launched in 2026.
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		+	With the development of the Society's new strategy in full swing, the aim was to get the detailed input from its Member Bodies.This second roundtable of its kind follows an overarching ideas session in May.
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		+	Following the roundtable, Chair of SocEnv, Dougal Driver CEnv, said: "It was so inspiring to host our Member Body partners to add depth to how the collective knowledge and influence of 650,000+ members can work strategically together, and through day-to-day actions, to drive positive environmental change. The plethora of ideas, along with a collective call to be dynamic and agile in our work, was fantastic to witness."
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		+	The professional award of Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) recognises the specialist knowledge of CIAT's Members whose work contributes to mitigating and solving environmental challenges.
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		+	CIAT is licensed by [https://socenv.org.uk/page/CEnv The Society for the Environment (SocEnv]) to award the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) qualification. The CEnv qualification is granted to those who have demonstrated knowledge, proven experience, and a profound commitment to applying sustainable best practice within the area of sustainability and the environment.

	= Chartered Environmentalist =		= Chartered Environmentalist =
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−	This article is based on information from the [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html CIAT Climate Society], the articles "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/roundtable-explores-how-the-construction-value-chain-can-drive-uk-circular-economy-growth.html Roundtable explores how the construction value chain can drive UK circular-economy growth]", "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/ciat-endorses-proposed-part-z-embodied-carbon-building-regulations.html CIAT endorses proposed 'Part Z' embodied carbon Building Regulations]" 17 November and 8 July 2025 appearing on the CIAT news and blog site and [https://architecturaltechnology.com/membership/specialistregisters/chartered-environmentalist.html Chartered Environmentalist].	+	This article is based on information from the [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html CIAT Climate Society], the articles "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/socenv-roundtable-featuring-member-bodies-supports-new-strategy.html SocEnv roundtable featuring member bodies supports new strategy]", "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/roundtable-explores-how-the-construction-value-chain-can-drive-uk-circular-economy-growth.html Roundtable explores how the construction value chain can drive UK circular-economy growth]", "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/ciat-endorses-proposed-part-z-embodied-carbon-building-regulations.html CIAT endorses proposed 'Part Z' embodied carbon Building Regulations]" 21 and 17 November and 8 July 2025 respectively appearing on the CIAT news and blog site and [https://architecturaltechnology.com/membership/specialistregisters/chartered-environmentalist.html Chartered Environmentalist].

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	"'Part Z' only addresses embodied carbon, but by forcing designers and developers to consider sustainability from the outset, it can help raise ambitions across the sector, driving lasting change and preventing a race to the bottom. That means it’s a great place to start."		"'Part Z' only addresses embodied carbon, but by forcing designers and developers to consider sustainability from the outset, it can help raise ambitions across the sector, driving lasting change and preventing a race to the bottom. That means it’s a great place to start."

−	~~= The Climate Society =~~	+	= Purpose and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Vision vision] =
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−	== Purpose and vision ==	+

	The Climate Society serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.		The Climate Society serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.

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	= 'Part Z' embodied carbon Building Regulations =		= 'Part Z' embodied carbon Building Regulations =

−	In July, we announced ~~our~~ support for regulation of embodied or ‘whole life’ carbon in construction, through the proposed ‘Part Z’ Building Regulations, as an essential step to delivering a net zero built environment sector.	+	In July, CIAT announced their support for regulation of embodied or ‘whole life’ carbon in construction, through the proposed ‘Part Z’ Building Regulations, as an essential step to delivering a net zero built environment sector.

−	The ‘Part Z’ Regulations are an industry-proposed amendment to The Building Regulations 2010, which would require developers to assess and report on the emissions embodied in the construction of a new building, and would allow for limits to be set on those embodied emissions, which could be ratcheted down over time, as low-carbon materials and processes improve. ~~Our~~ endorsement positioned us as a strong advocate for sustainable design and low carbon construction.	+	The ‘Part Z’ Regulations are an industry-proposed amendment to The Building Regulations 2010, which would require developers to assess and report on the emissions embodied in the construction of a new building, and would allow for limits to be set on those embodied emissions, which could be ratcheted down over time, as low-carbon materials and processes improve. The CIAT endorsement positioned them as a strong advocate for sustainable design and low carbon construction.

−	~~= The~~ Climate Society =	+	Chis Halligan MCIAT, Chair of the CIAT Climate Society, said:

−	~~Refreshing how climate issues (and~~ the ~~Society itself) are presented~~ on ~~CIAT's website~~, to ~~make resources easier~~ to ~~find~~ and ~~act on~~.	+	"The decisions we make over the next few years will have a profound impact on our climate, our communities and our wellbeing for decades, perhaps centuries, to come. We know we need to reduce the emissions associated with construction; if cement were a country, its carbon emissions would be third only to the USA and China."

−	Purpose and vision	+	"But to deliver the best outcomes we need to go further, embedding sustainability as a design objective from the outset, rather than treating it as a bolt-on or optional extra. That way, we can deliver buildings which stand the test of time, tread lightly upon the planet, and deliver safety and resilience for building users and wider communities."
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		+	"'Part Z' only addresses embodied carbon, but by forcing designers and developers to consider sustainability from the outset, it can help raise ambitions across the sector, driving lasting change and preventing a race to the bottom. That means it’s a great place to start."
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		+	= The Climate Society =
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		+	== Purpose and vision ==

	The Climate Society serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.		The Climate Society serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.
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	We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.		We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.
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		+	For more information visit [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html]
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		+	= Chartered Environmentalist =
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		+	The professional award of Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) recognises the specialist knowledge of CIAT's members whose work contributes to mitigating and solving environmental challenges. CIAT is licensed by [https://socenv.org.uk/page/CEnv The Society for the Environment (SocEnv]) to award the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) qualification. The CEnv qualification is granted to those who have demonstrated knowledge, proven experience, and a profound commitment to applying sustainable best practice within the area of sustainability and the environment.
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		+	The global built environment sector is seeing an increasing number of complex sustainability and environmental challenges, and as a result, there is growing demand for professionals who have the knowledge and experience to help solve these issues. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification, CEnv, is a demonstration of a Chartered Architectural Technologist's competence, professionalism, and dedication to providing solutions within this area.
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		+	The Chartered Environmentalist qualification gives environmental practitioners:
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		+	* a way of demonstrating their specialist competence within the sector,
		+	* recognition of their commitment to environmental best practice within their particular field of expertise,
		+	* professional registration with CIAT and the Society for the Environment,
		+	* recognition beyond their specific sector.
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		+	For employers, specifying CEnv status as a recruitment requirement gives them greater confidence in the environmental competence and professionalism of potential employees.
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		+	For more info visit: [https://architecturaltechnology.com/membership/specialistregisters/chartered-environmentalist.html https://architecturaltechnology.com/membership/specialistregisters/chartered-environmentalist.htm]
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		+	This article is based on information from the [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html CIAT Climate Society], the articles "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/roundtable-explores-how-the-construction-value-chain-can-drive-uk-circular-economy-growth.html Roundtable explores how the construction value chain can drive UK circular-economy growth]", "[https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/ciat-endorses-proposed-part-z-embodied-carbon-building-regulations.html CIAT endorses proposed 'Part Z' embodied carbon Building Regulations]" 17 November and 8 July 2025 appearing on the CIAT news and blog site and [https://architecturaltechnology.com/membership/specialistregisters/chartered-environmentalist.html Chartered Environmentalist].
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Kyoto Protocol.		* Kyoto Protocol.
	* The CIAT Climate Society; in discussion with the Chair		* The CIAT Climate Society; in discussion with the Chair
		+	* The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and the proposed Part Z.
	* Weather.		* Weather.

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−	[[File:~~AT Climate Society 1000~~.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html]]	+	[[File:AT_Climate_Society_1000.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/climate-society.html]]

	= Launching the Climate Society =		= Launching the Climate Society =

−	In 2024, CIAT launched the Climate Society, ~~an intra-Institute~~ network addressing the environmental aspects of Architectural Technology, chaired by Chris Halligan MCIAT. It serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls ~~and embrace innovative~~, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.	+	In 2024, CIAT launched the Climate Society, a network addressing the environmental aspects of Architectural Technology, chaired by Chris Halligan MCIAT. It serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights, avoid past pitfalls, embrace innovation in environmentally friendly approaches and actively support the industry. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects. Membership to the Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates but it also welcomes professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society is steered by its lead coordinator, and chair, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.

	June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation at which point it had contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point. Shared knowledge via talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale and its debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions. Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal supported by events. Developing CIAT's position statement on Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.		June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation at which point it had contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point. Shared knowledge via talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale and its debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions. Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal supported by events. Developing CIAT's position statement on Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.
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	We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.		We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.
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−	~~Open membership~~
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−	Membership to the Climate Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates. We also welcome professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society will be steered by a lead coordinator, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	= Launching the Climate Society =		= Launching the Climate Society =

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	Membership to the Climate Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates. We also welcome professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society will be steered by a lead coordinator, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.		Membership to the Climate Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates. We also welcome professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society will be steered by a lead coordinator, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.

−	Related articles on Designing Buildings	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	Adaptation.	+	* Adaptation.
−		+	* Carbon emissions.
−	Carbon emissions.	+	* Carbon plan.
−		+	* CIAT articles.
−	Carbon plan.	+	* Climate.
−		+	* Climate change
−	CIAT articles.	+	* Climate Change Act.
−		+	* Climate neutrality.
−	Climate.	+	* Global warming.
−		+	* Greenhouse gases.
−	Climate change	+	* Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC.
−		+	* Kyoto Protocol.
−	Climate Change Act.	+	* The CIAT Climate Society; in discussion with the Chair
−		+	* Weather.
−	Climate neutrality.	+
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−	Global warming.	+
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−	Greenhouse gases.	+
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−	Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC.	+
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−	Kyoto Protocol.	+
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−	The CIAT Climate Society; in discussion with the Chair	+
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−	Weather.	+

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	We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.		We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.

−	~~<br />~~
	Open membership		Open membership

	Membership to the Climate Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates. We also welcome professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society will be steered by a lead coordinator, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.		Membership to the Climate Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates. We also welcome professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society will be steered by a lead coordinator, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.
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		+	Related articles on Designing Buildings
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		+	Adaptation.
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		+	Carbon emissions.
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		+	Carbon plan.
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		+	CIAT articles.
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		+	Climate.
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		+	Climate change
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		+	Climate Change Act.
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		+	Climate neutrality.
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		+	Global warming.
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		+	Greenhouse gases.
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		+	Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC.
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		+	Kyoto Protocol.
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		+	The CIAT Climate Society; in discussion with the Chair
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		+	Weather.

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	In 2024, CIAT launched the Climate Society, an intra-Institute network addressing the environmental aspects of Architectural Technology, chaired by Chris Halligan MCIAT. It serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.		In 2024, CIAT launched the Climate Society, an intra-Institute network addressing the environmental aspects of Architectural Technology, chaired by Chris Halligan MCIAT. It serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.

−	June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation.	+	June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation at which point it had contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point. Shared knowledge via talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale and its debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions. Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal supported by events. Developing CIAT's position statement on Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.
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−	* Raised national standards: Contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point.	+
−	* Shared knowledge~~: Delivered~~ talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale~~. Our~~ debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions~~, goes to press this month~~.	+
−	* Amplified our voice: Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal ~~showcased the Society's mission to thousands across the built environment community. He has also represented CIAT at~~ events ~~including the Building Designers of Australia Sustainability Summit~~.	+
−	* CIAT's position statement om Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.	+

	= Construction value chain and circular-economy growth =		= Construction value chain and circular-economy growth =
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	= The Climate Society =		= The Climate Society =
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−	~~June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation. In that time, members have:~~
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−	~~Raised national standards: Contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point.~~
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−	Shared knowledge: Delivered talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale. Our debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions, goes to press this month.
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−	Amplified our voice: Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal showcased the Society's mission to thousands across the built environment community. He has also represented CIAT at events including the Building Designers of Australia Sustainability Summit.
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−	~~CIAT's position statement om Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.~~

	Refreshing how climate issues (and the Society itself) are presented on CIAT's website, to make resources easier to find and act on.		Refreshing how climate issues (and the Society itself) are presented on CIAT's website, to make resources easier to find and act on.
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	Our goals include the following:		Our goals include the following:

−	Develop authoritative resources to guide our members and affiliates and their clients.	+	* Develop authoritative resources to guide our members and affiliates and their clients.
−		+	* Elevate awareness about current trends, blockers and drivers.
−	Elevate awareness about current trends, blockers and drivers.	+	* Maintain a schedule of environmental core competencies.
−		+	* Maintain a schedule of relevant institute affiliations.
−	Maintain a schedule of environmental core competencies.	+	* Respond to relevant consultations.
−		+	* Establish CIAT position statements on climate matters.
−	Maintain a schedule of relevant institute affiliations.	+	* Foster collaboration with other professional institutes and key stakeholders.
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−	Respond to relevant consultations.	+
−		+
−	Establish CIAT position statements on climate matters.	+
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−	Foster collaboration with other professional institutes and key stakeholders.	+

	We are committed to exploring innovative working methods that maximise our impact while minimising the burden of excessive email correspondence. To achieve this, we plan to hold quarterly remote meetings where we establish concrete goals ('homework'). These goals will be worked on between meetings and will be supported primarily through Discord, keeping our communications largely out of traditional inboxes. During our remote sessions, we will utilise virtual whiteboards etc., allowing ideas to be shared and developed in real time.		We are committed to exploring innovative working methods that maximise our impact while minimising the burden of excessive email correspondence. To achieve this, we plan to hold quarterly remote meetings where we establish concrete goals ('homework'). These goals will be worked on between meetings and will be supported primarily through Discord, keeping our communications largely out of traditional inboxes. During our remote sessions, we will utilise virtual whiteboards etc., allowing ideas to be shared and developed in real time.

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		+	= Launching the Climate Society =
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		+	In 2024, CIAT launched the Climate Society, an intra-Institute network addressing the environmental aspects of Architectural Technology, chaired by Chris Halligan MCIAT. It serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.
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		+	June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation.
		+
		+	* Raised national standards: Contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point.
		+	* Shared knowledge: Delivered talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale. Our debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions, goes to press this month.
		+	* Amplified our voice: Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal showcased the Society's mission to thousands across the built environment community. He has also represented CIAT at events including the Building Designers of Australia Sustainability Summit.
		+	* CIAT's position statement om Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.
		+
	= Construction value chain and circular-economy growth =		= Construction value chain and circular-economy growth =

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	We are committed to exploring innovative working methods that maximise our impact while minimising the burden of excessive email correspondence. To achieve this, we plan to hold quarterly remote meetings where we establish concrete goals ('homework'). These goals will be worked on between meetings and will be supported primarily through Discord, keeping our communications largely out of traditional inboxes. During our remote sessions, we will utilise virtual whiteboards etc., allowing ideas to be shared and developed in real time.		We are committed to exploring innovative working methods that maximise our impact while minimising the burden of excessive email correspondence. To achieve this, we plan to hold quarterly remote meetings where we establish concrete goals ('homework'). These goals will be worked on between meetings and will be supported primarily through Discord, keeping our communications largely out of traditional inboxes. During our remote sessions, we will utilise virtual whiteboards etc., allowing ideas to be shared and developed in real time.

−	We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.~~<br />~~	+	We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.
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		+	<br />
	Open membership		Open membership

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−	= ~~Roundtable explores how the construction~~ value chain ~~can drive UK~~ circular-economy growth =	+	= Construction value chain and circular-economy growth =

−	A roundtable held in London ~~last week~~ discovered how the UK construction sector is lagging behind on harnessing circular economy approaches to prioritise whole-life benefits over short term gain.	+	A roundtable held in London in November, 2025 discovered how the UK construction sector is lagging behind on harnessing circular economy approaches to prioritise whole-life benefits over short term gain.

	Building Insights LIVE brought together trade bodies, specifiers, consultants and manufacturers to share knowledge around growing the use of the circular economy in UK construction projects, to help the industry arrive at practical solutions. As well as navigating challenges around reusing and recycling materials, many of which are endemic in construction sector processes, manufacturers and specifiers have been pursuing LCA, reuse and recycling for many years, particularly in pockets of the UK, as delegates discovered.		Building Insights LIVE brought together trade bodies, specifiers, consultants and manufacturers to share knowledge around growing the use of the circular economy in UK construction projects, to help the industry arrive at practical solutions. As well as navigating challenges around reusing and recycling materials, many of which are endemic in construction sector processes, manufacturers and specifiers have been pursuing LCA, reuse and recycling for many years, particularly in pockets of the UK, as delegates discovered.
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	"Construction has the biggest waste profile of any sector, and therefore the most to contribute to progressing the circular economy. This round table brought together like minds to drive practical change across the industry."		"Construction has the biggest waste profile of any sector, and therefore the most to contribute to progressing the circular economy. This round table brought together like minds to drive practical change across the industry."
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		+	= 'Part Z' embodied carbon Building Regulations =
		+
		+	In July, we announced our support for regulation of embodied or ‘whole life’ carbon in construction, through the proposed ‘Part Z’ Building Regulations, as an essential step to delivering a net zero built environment sector.
		+
		+	The ‘Part Z’ Regulations are an industry-proposed amendment to The Building Regulations 2010, which would require developers to assess and report on the emissions embodied in the construction of a new building, and would allow for limits to be set on those embodied emissions, which could be ratcheted down over time, as low-carbon materials and processes improve. Our endorsement positioned us as a strong advocate for sustainable design and low carbon construction.
		+
		+	= The Climate Society =
		+
		+	June 2025 marked the Society's first full year in operation. In that time, members have:
		+
		+	Raised national standards: Contributed technical input to the newly published BSI Flex: Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment, now an industry reference point.
		+
		+	Shared knowledge: Delivered talks at Society meetings on topics such as Opportunities in Commercial Retrofit and Domestic Retrofit at Scale. Our debut information sheet, Sustainable Design – Technical Solutions, goes to press this month.
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		+	Amplified our voice: Chair Chris Halligan's interview in AT Journal showcased the Society's mission to thousands across the built environment community. He has also represented CIAT at events including the Building Designers of Australia Sustainability Summit.
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		+	CIAT's position statement om Part Z – the proposed Building Regulations amendment on embodied carbon - laying vital groundwork ahead of expected legislation.
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		+	Refreshing how climate issues (and the Society itself) are presented on CIAT's website, to make resources easier to find and act on.
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		+	Purpose and vision
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		+	The Climate Society serves as a collaborative platform where professionals can share experiences and insights to avoid past pitfalls and embrace innovative, environmentally friendly approaches. Key areas of focus include carbon management, retrofitting practices and specifying sustainable alternatives on projects.
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		+	Our goals include the following:
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		+	Develop authoritative resources to guide our members and affiliates and their clients.
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		+	Elevate awareness about current trends, blockers and drivers.
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		+	Maintain a schedule of environmental core competencies.
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		+	Maintain a schedule of relevant institute affiliations.
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		+	Respond to relevant consultations.
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		+	Establish CIAT position statements on climate matters.
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		+	Foster collaboration with other professional institutes and key stakeholders.
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		+	We are committed to exploring innovative working methods that maximise our impact while minimising the burden of excessive email correspondence. To achieve this, we plan to hold quarterly remote meetings where we establish concrete goals ('homework'). These goals will be worked on between meetings and will be supported primarily through Discord, keeping our communications largely out of traditional inboxes. During our remote sessions, we will utilise virtual whiteboards etc., allowing ideas to be shared and developed in real time.
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		+	We view this as a dynamic, iterative process. In our first year, we will frequently review and refine our methods, with the goal of establishing the most productive ways of working as we move forward.<br />
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		+	Open membership
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		+	Membership to the Climate Society is open to all CIAT members and affiliates. We also welcome professionals from other institutes participating in similar networks. The Society will be steered by a lead coordinator, supported by a team including Vice-President Technical, Vice-President Practice, Vice-President Education and CIAT staff lead, Steve Fox.

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