Claims assessment · Sector claim
Net-zero building” / “net-zero home
Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
Market comparison
How this claim is typically treated
Five major markets · one reviewed comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Conditional | View legal reasoningEPBD recast 2024 (zero-emission building standard from 2030); UCPD | Whole-life carbon basis stated; operational + embodied treatment disclosed; offsets separately reported; align with national ZEB transposition. |
| United KingdomUK | Conditional | View legal reasoningCMA Code; UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (pilot) | Measured operational data; embodied-carbon boundary defined. |
| United StatesUS | Conditional | View legal reasoningFTC 260.4/.5 | Energy data + offset quality disclosure (AB 1305-style for CA marketing). |
| CanadaCA | Conditional | View legal reasoningCompetition Act s.74.01(1)(b.2) | Recognised whole-life methodology (ISO 14040/EN 15978). |
| AustraliaAU | Conditional | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningACL s.18; NABERS/Green Star anchors | Certification rating or measured performance required. |