Verco have partnered with leading sustainability industry convener Oliver Hurrey to lead the Renewable Thermal Collaborative’s projects working group. This new group will be focused on developing collaborative project ideas aimed at accelerating progress in the area of renewable thermal energy. Read more
There is a range of funding options and the second window of the competition is now open. Industries with significant heating and/ or cooling processes are likely to be good candidates for funding. Read more
Large numbers of engineers running factories understand that M&T will save their business money in the long run but proving the business case puts them into an impossible situation (they need the kit to prove the need for the kit!). We are offering the opportunity to prove the business case (completely free!), using real-time data and the latest technology. Read more
The UK Better Buildings Partnership’s ‘Climate Commitment’ group – comprising 26 of the world’s largest real estate owners and managers – outlined their individual pathways to achieve net zero carbon across their operations and value chain before 2050. Together these businesses represent the majority of the BBP’s total membership of £240bn in AUM. We have reviewed the pathway documents in detail. In this article we share our reflections on the key themes and the next steps that will see these plans realised. Read more
GRESB has now released its updated guidance for the 2021 Real Estate Assessment. We advise many of our market-leading Real Estate clients on the GRESB assessments and help them to achieve impressive GRESB ratings each year. Here is our interpretation of the updated guidance: Read more
The Government has recently published a consultation on proposals to introduce a national performance-based policy framework for rating the energy and carbon performance of large commercial and industrial buildings. Read more
The Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTI) are developing the first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero targets, due at the end of 2021. Last week (Jan 28th) the SBTI published a draft of the Net Zero Standard Criteria. They are now seeking feedback. In this guide we describe the key points and the implications for corporates interested in the SBTI’s Net Zero designation. Read more
The Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTI) is developing the first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero targets, due at the end of 2021. Last week (Jan 28th) the SBTI published a draft of the Net Zero Standard Criteria. The authors are now seeking feedback. In this guide we describe the key points and the implications for real estate companies interested in the SBTI’s Net Zero designation. Read more
In December 2019 we joined with our fellow BCorp members to declare a climate emergency. We believed that our business should take action right away and so also pledged to be Net Zero carbon by the end of 2020. We have taken a planned approach to achieve this. Our CSR team have worked hard to develop and implement a strategy that works for our business. Read more
NABERS UK provides the foundations for the path to net zero by establishing an authoritative and independent means to delineate, measure, rate and disclose a building’s operational performance using a consumer-friendly 1 to 6 star scale in order to verify if it achieves the 5 or 6 star net zero carbon energy efficiency level. Read more
Our Net zero ebooks are an essential read for anyone responsible for net zero target setting and delivery in their organisation. We have two ebooks with sector specific information and advice tailored to your industry. Read more
In order to tackle the difficult challenge of scope 3 decarbonisation, we have created a collaborative group of 200 leading corporate businesses to share knowledge and best practice. Here is an interview from one of our scope 3 insights on the topic of supplier engagement. Read more
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected as the Business Green ‘Consultancy of the year’ at the 2020 Leaders Awards. Read more
Our Points Hunter service will help you to maximise your GRESB potential. Read more
This webinar is a primer for anyone interested in understanding how carbon offsetting and insetting can be used within net zero carbon pathways. Read more
We are very proud to be a partner of the Business Green Net Zero Festival and looking forward to being part of this virtual event. Visit our booth to pick up your net zero e-book. Read more
Verco are delighted to have been a part of ICAEW’s journey in becoming carbon neutral. In doing so, ICAEW are taking a leading stance in demonstrating how financial institutions can decarbonise their activities and responsibly use carefully selected carbon offsets. Read more
Achieving net zero for companies with significant industrial heating loads is a major challenge and one that we are helping clients to tackle. We have established a Renewable Thermal Group to help organisations to collaborate, share knowledge and make tangible progress in this area which has so many questions. Read more
The Science Based Targets Initiative have this week published a new paper providing the foundations for science-based corporate net zero targets. For those who have been following the evolving rulebook around science-based targets and the move to net zero in recent years, this paper finally provides a basis for these two tricky areas to align. Read more
Are you making the most of your energy data? How well are you integrating with existing systems? Take our 2 minute survey to receive your personalised report. Read more