Ethical and sustainable construction champion Dr Shamir Ghumra has taken on a new role at helm of BREEAM.

A leading international portfolio of sustainability standards, which includes CEEQUAL and Home Quality Mark, BREEAM has been driving global improvements in buildings and infrastructure for over two decades.

Formerly director of sustainable products at BRE, Shamir has a strong background in ethical construction, leading on the development of BRE Global’s Ethical Labour Standard BES 6002 as a way for organisations to evaluate and eradicate modern slavery from their supply chains.

Shamir said: “I am very pleased to take on this role as director of BRE Global’s flagship sustainability certification scheme BREEAM which is now being actively applied to buildings in over 70 countries around the world. I look forward to meeting and working with our many partners, assessors and international clients as we collectively use BREEAM to Build a better world together benefitting people, businesses and our planet.”

BRE’s acting CEO Niall Trafford said: “Shamir has a formidable track record in sustainability. I have no doubt that BREEAM will greatly benefit from his knowledge, international experience and his strong beliefs in driving business ethics, sustainability and responsible growth.”

Previous to joining BRE Shamir was principal consultant at responsible solutions and head of sustainability at Aggregate Industries. He is also a board member and co-founder of the Supply Chain Sustainability School and a Fellow of Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.