Give me comfort: Introduction to the assurance of ESG data
With the growing majority of large businesses reporting on ESG metrics, Verco’s Emilija Emma discusses what is driving this and why businesses are seeking external verification. Read more
Net zero glossary: All the terms you need to know
Net zero glossary and instant assessment of your reporting requirements to share with your teams. Read more
IETF Funding – Phase 3: What are the changes and how could you benefit?
DESNZ will be launching Phase 3 of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) in early 2024 - Providing total matched funding of £175 million for feasibility studies, engineering studies and demonstration projects in England, Wales and NI. Several changes have been made to the scheme that could benefit your company’s journey to Net Zero, see how by reading this study by Thanos Patsos, Head of Deliver for Zero and Maiti Hutchinson, Junior Consultant. Read more
Global stocktake: Setting the agenda for COP 28
A final reckoning, the last moment for course correction, an opportunity to bend the curve decisively on emissions and accelerate ambition and accountability. Verco’s Robert Cohen takes a look at the recent UNFCCC report and it’s scientific, objective analysis of global carbon emissions. Read more
Pilgrim’s UK achieve impressive carbon reduction results as they stride towards their pledge to be Net Zero by 2035
Verco and Pilgrim’s UK have been working together since 2010 across all of Pilgrim’s UK food production facilities. We continue to work in partnership towards achieving Net Zero and have made significant achievements including 25% reduction in energy and water consumption and a 60% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions. Read more
Take part in the Net zero in real estate survey 2024!
2023 has been yet another turbulent year for the net zero landscape. We will be publishing our annual net zero in real estate report in January and would love to hear your views on the last 12 months and expectations for the future. Complete the survey to receive the report when it it published. Read more
Webinars taking place in November hosted by Verco
We have two webinars taking place in November, The first covering Transition Plans: The publishing of the TPT final disclosure framework, what's new and what's next. And the second: From roadmap to implementation: What a best practice implementation plan can achieve. You can sign up to both webinars here. Read more
Toolkit for Asset Managers to achieve net zero
To meet ambitious net zero targets, Asset Managers need to understand what to report, how to structure the portfolio and how to achieve net zero at the building level. We are here to help! Here are a collection of resources to tackle the challenge. Read more
Stand and Deliver: A Successful Net Zero Transition
If your business has set net zero targets, now is the time to deliver a successful net zero transition. Verco’s Dave Worthington discusses how you can meet this challenge in this recording of his Net Zero Festival presentation. Read more
Verco’s Julie Gallagher wins ‘highly commended’ Sustainability Innovation Champion of the year at the Innovation Awards 2023.
We are delighted and proud of Julie's achievement. Here we interview her about the work she has done to get this well deserved external recognition. Read more
Exciting news: Verco's next chapter begins today!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – Verco has been acquired by BIP, a leading multinational consulting firm with a strong commitment to sustainability. This marks the beginning of an inspiring new chapter in our journey, one filled with promising growth and boundless opportunities. Read more
Fail to prepare….The role of detailed Net Zero planning in moving from road map to implementation
An increasing number of businesses have by now developed a Net Zero roadmap; this would typically provide a clearer view of what is achievable in terms of carbon reduction, at what approximate cost and by when. The next step is to move on to an detailed implementation plan. We can show you how. Read more
Webinar: UK Transition Plans: TPT final disclosure framework- what's new and what's next?
Transition plan expert, Dan Crewe will give an overview of the TPT guidance, including the likely implementation timeline, how you can prepare, and tips on getting the most value out of transition planning. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Join us for our webinar on 28th November. Read more
Webinar: From roadmap to implementation: What a best practice implementation plan can achieve.
Explore the optimal implementation plan in the real world. See what the net zero leaders are doing, how they are doing it and what they are achieving. Read more
Time for action: How to start moving towards your net zero targets
Many manufacturing businesses have set their net zero targets and have a plan for achieving them, but this is just the beginning! Turning plans into action is the next challenge, watch our on-demand webinar to find out how to approach it. Read more
Targeted consultation on the SFDR and its implications for real estate
Emilija Emma; Head of Report for Zero Real Estate provides an introduction to Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), an overview of what's been happening so far since it's launch, explores the impact of the consultation’s section 4 and the possible implications of a radical overhaul of the SFDR to a labelling regime. Read more
Honest Conversations about Climate Change are difficult
Are we at risk of 'Falling Short'? Robert Cohen, Technical Director at Verco gives a science based response to the Prime Minister’s roll-back of green policies and the impact on Future Energy Scenarios. Read more
Webinar: Three good reasons to align your net zero property ambition with NABERS UK Ratings
Members of the Verco Real Estate, Deliver for Zero team present a guide to NABERS UK and the benefits that other real estate organisations are enjoying as a result of NABERS verification. Read more
Verco shortlisted for edie Net Zero Awards
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for consultancy of the year at the edie Net Zero Awards which will be taking place in November this year. Read more
SBTi changes the Forestry, Land use and Agriculture target implementation timeline (for some)
The SBTi recently revised the implementation timeline for FLAG target setting, linking it to the publication of the GHG Protocol’s long-awaited Land Sector and Removals guidance. This article summarises the timeline and its implications. You can also download our more detailed FAQ summary. Read more