With the majority of the main political parties publishing their 2017 manifestos in recent days, Verco have reviewed the potential implications for the UK’s energy, carbon and waste policy under each party, as well as the level of compliance of each commitment with the recommendations of the UK’s Committee on Climate Change (CCC). Read more
"Our analysis shows that British Land’s carbon reduction target exceeds science-based targets – demonstrating the company’s leadership and support for global efforts to minimise the impacts of climate change" Read more
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published the Building Energy Efficiency Survey (BEES) 2014-15 in November 2016 which sets out to improve and update the evidence of how energy is used, and to provide an assessment of the abatement opportunities for all non-domestic premises across England and Wales. Read more
One year ago, energy consultants, ESOS lead assessors and in-house sustainability professionals all around the country breathed a collective sigh of relief as ESOS reports were completed and compliance achieved. On the anniversary of the extended deadline, Verco's Head of Energy and Resource Management, Andrew Todd, reflects on what we learnt from the first compliance period. Read more
Energy World article describes some important early findings of an initiative which aims to learn from and replicate a hugely successful scheme in Australia for large new commercial offices which has been proven to deliver challenging energy performance outcomes targeted at project conception. Read more
Over 80 major businesses have united to call on the Government to demonstrate its commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the UK and overseas Read more
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published the Building Energy Efficiency Survey (BEES) 2014-15 which sets out to improve and update the evidence of how energy is used, and to provide an assessment of the abatement opportunities for all non-domestic premises across England and Wales. Read more
Verco is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. With its fresh new design and streamlined menus, it has been developed to provide an updated view on what Verco is and showcase the services we offer. Read more
Verco are proud to work with and support the dairy industry. Read more
Verco participated in a sold out UCL-Energy & The Edge Expert Panel Discussion in Central London on 9 June 2016. Read more
With sponsorship from leading players in the UK office market and the backing of the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP), a team led by Verco and including BSRIA, Arup and UBT is launching an 18 month pilot programme to test a ‘Design for Performance’ approach for UK prime rented office developments which mirrors the ground-breaking NABERS Commitment Agreement used in Australia. The pilot study follows a successful feasibility study to assess whether NABERS-style Commitment Agreements could work in the UK. Read more
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With the recent passing of the extended compliance deadline for the Government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), the team at Verco have been reflecting on our experience of the policy, good and bad, and what it really means for the most important objective - achieving sustainable energy and carbon reductions. Read more
The European Commission is providing €1.7 million to develop the SEAF Tool – a tool which will improve access to funding for energy efficiency projects, spurring job creation and the growth of SME service providers. Read more