Portfolios scale up ambition in NABERS 2026 SPI
The NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index tracks property portfolios on energy efficiency, decarbonisation, electrification, water, waste and indoor environment quality. The index has run for eight years as a performance league table.
8 years that the NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index has been tracking property sustainability performance
What is the NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index and how does it affect building work?
Electricians and HVAC technicians will see increased demand for energy efficiency upgrades and electrification work as building owners compete on sustainability performance.
Key takeaways
- NABERS SPI ranks major property portfolios on sustainability metrics including energy and water efficiency
- The index covers decarbonisation, electrification, waste management and indoor environment quality
- Property owners are competing to improve performance across environmental benchmarks
- The benchmarking drives demand for building upgrades and efficiency improvements
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