Labels compared

Seeing the wood for the trees again.

Energy label, BREEAM, GPR, WELL, SRI, IT-Label. Each label measures something different. Here you can read in plain language what they do, and where the digital foundation of your building plays a role.

Energy label

What it measures: The calculated energy use of a building, from A++++ to G.
Who issues it: A certified energy performance adviser, using the Dutch NTA 8800 method.
Mandatory?: Mandatory for sale, letting and completion. Offices must have at least label C.

Smart control, such as a building management system, can contribute to a better label and lower actual consumption.

IT-Label

What it measures: The digital infrastructure of a building, from IT1+ to IT5.
Who issues it: A certified IT-Label partner, after an on-site audit.
Mandatory?: Voluntary.

The IT-Label shows whether the digital foundation is in place for smart systems and energy data.

BREEAM-NL

What it measures: Sustainability in the broad sense: energy, health, materials, water and ecology.
Who issues it: Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC).
Mandatory?: Voluntary.

Energy monitoring and smart control earn credits. That requires a good network foundation.

GPR Gebouw

What it measures: A score from 1 to 10 for energy, environment, health, usability and future value.
Who issues it: W/E adviseurs.
Mandatory?: Voluntary. Many Dutch municipalities use it to set ambitions.

Future value and usability partly depend on the digital facilities.

WELL

What it measures: Health and well-being of the occupants: air, light, water, comfort.
Who issues it: International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Mandatory?: Voluntary.

Many requirements are about measuring, such as air quality. That requires sensors and a good network.

Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI)

What it measures: How smart a building is: how well it adapts to users, maintenance and the energy grid.
Who issues it: European Commission. Not yet officially introduced in the Netherlands.
Mandatory?: Voluntary. Europe is working on making it mandatory for larger non-residential buildings.

The SRI and the IT-Label complement each other: the SRI looks at smart functions, the IT-Label at the digital foundation underneath.

Status: October 2026. Rules and methods change. If in doubt, check the official source of the label.

What they have in common

Measuring is the basis of every label.

However different the labels are, they increasingly ask for measured data. Energy use per installation, air quality per room, occupancy per floor. That data comes from sensors and meters, and travels over the network.

That is why a good digital foundation is a smart first step, whichever label you are aiming for.

How the IT-Label adds to sustainability

With smart systems a building can rise on both labels. For example from energy label C to A, and from IT3 to IT1.

Which label suits your building?

We are happy to help you think it through. No obligation, and in plain language.

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