The rating tool for food and beverage (F&B) premises, i.e. BEAM Plus F&B was launched in July 2026. It is designed to cover the environmental assessment of all types and scales of food and beverage operations, from small independent cafes to large chain restaurants, including but not limited to restaurants, cafes, bars, fast-food outlets, canteens, food courts, ghost kitchens, virtual kitchens, food factories and catering services.
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Key Features of BEAM Plus F&B V1.0
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Catering Industry-Aligned Design | Adapts to the diverse operational models, space constraints, and high turnover nature of the F&B industry to ease adoption and long-term sustainability management. |
| Prioritised Critical Categories | Incorporates new initiatives to improve efficiency and performance in critical areas such as food waste, water usage, energy consumption, and waste management. |
| Alignment with Global Climate Targets | Aligns with global environmental targets by prioritising measurable reductions in carbon emissions, air pollution, waste, and water use. |
| Integrated Operation & Staff Wellness | Shapes operational practices and promotes staff wellness through sustainable commitments and demand-side management within the F&B environment. |
| Inclusive Coverage for the F&B Sector | Encourages environmental improvement across the entire F&B sector, covering all establishments regardless of size or age, from restaurants, cafes, and bars to canteens, fast-food outlets, virtual kitchens, ghost kitchens, and catering services. |
| Tiered Credit Scoring | Contains various levels of achievement within its credit system to accommodate the specific needs of different types and sizes of establishments. |
| Flexible & Simplified Assessment | Provides flexible implementation through prescriptive and performance approaches, plus a streamlined assessment pathway, to encourage widespread participation. |
Assessment Aspects of BEAM Plus F&B V1.0
| Assessment Aspects | Description |
|---|---|
 Management (MAN) |
Concerns responsible management practices and provisions to encourage sustainable management of occupied areas. |
 Integrated Design and Construction Management (IDCM) |
Encourages good practices such as employing BEAM Professional, use of BIM, design for operation & maintenance, design for user engagement and Retro-comissioning (RCx). |
 Materials and Waste (MW) |
Encourages waste reduction and efficient use of materials of lesser environmental impacts. |
 Energy Use (EU) |
Relates to low energy design, energy efficiency practices and adoption of renewable energy. |
 Water Use (WU) |
Emphasises adoption of water efficient devices and practices, reduction of water use and the quality of potable water. |
 Health and Wellbeing (HWB) |
Encompasses various environmental aspects of indoor environment which have an impact on the health and wellbeing of occupants including lighting, air quality and thermal comfort, etc. |
 Innovations (IA) |
New techniques that have significant environmental benefits. |
Hybrid Certification Models
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