The BERDO Review Board works to ensure the equitable implementation of BERDO, the City’s initiative to get large buildings to net zero emissions by 2050.

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Board Makeup

The BERDO Review Board is a nine-member independent board of volunteers. They oversee the implementation of BERDO and work to ensure environmental justice communities benefit from BERDO decarbonization efforts. 

Of the nine members who comprise the board:

• Six must be nominated by a community-based organization,
• Two may be nominated by any individual or organization, including self-nomination, and
• One is reserved for the Chair of the Boston City Council’s Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks Committee, or their designee.

The Board has authority to:

1. Review, accept, or deny applications for flexibility measures.
2. Make funding decisions for the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund.
3. Issue notice of violations subject to penalties.
4. Recommend updates to BERDO regulations and policies.

Flexibility Measures

Flexibility Measures

Flexibility Measures are options available to building owners to adjust their emissions limits and/or timelines for emissions reductions. These measures are subject to eligibility criteria, and most require approval from the BERDO Review Board.Require Approval by Review Board

The following flexibility measures require approval by the BERDO Review Board:

• Building Portfolios 
• Individual Compliance Schedules 
• Hardship Compliance Plans