In this article, Amy Hodgson, Consultant provides a useful overview of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and how they relate to the wider disclosure landscape. For more detail on the ESRS standards and useful next step actions, see the second article in this two part series. Read more
Verco are delighted to be partnering with The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May this year. We will also be hosting a panel discussion. Get in touch to meet with our team. Read more
Verco are pleased to be supporting Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), UCL and Winning Moves with the creation of the National Buildings Database (NBD). The completed database will be used for research into energy use and carbon emissions, which can inform government strategy and policy. Read more
In collaboration with BIP UK, join us for an exploration into the pathways toward achieving a net zero future. Hosted within Innovation Zero, the UK's largest sustainability conference, our event will feature engaging keynote speeches from leading experts in sustainability and technology. Read more
Watch our webinar where members of our Deliver for Zero team who will share their experience of successful IETF funding applications. You'll find out what to do, when and how in order to receive financial support for your projects. Read more
There have been many small changes made to the requirements of the phase 3 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). While in the 2021 public consultation, responses were largely favourable towards tightening up the scheme, the late publication of the new requirements has been met with disappointment, especially by those that have already prepared much of their compliance response and are now required to re-work existing content. But there are short-term actions that can be taken to turn these changes into an opportunity. Read more
GRESB have made a significant number of changes to the submission for this year. Stay up to date and plan ahead with this useful summary from our team of GRESB experts. Read more
Tim Crozier-Cole and Esther Stoakes, both members of Verco's corporate strategy team will provide insights on the topic of transition plans including; what is a climate transition plan, who must have one and when, as well as top tips on how to use transition plans to accelerate progress across the ESG agenda. Read more
This article explains why we should still prioritise electricity consumption reduction and on-site/near-site renewables, where potential exists. Read more
We are delighted to be sponsoring the Global Supplier Partnership Network (GSPN) 2024 on 29th February and 1st March. Come and meet our team and attend our Transition Plans presentation. Read more
Continuing our thoughts on sustainability assurance, Head of Report for Zero; Emilija Emma discusses the rapid evolution of sustainability reporting, with a focus on GHG accounting, and shows why technical expertise is indispensable when preparing and assuring ESG disclosures. Read more
Based on responses from our Net zero in real estate survey and insights from our experienced team, we have produced a report with sector reflections on 2023 and the sustainability goals and priorities for 2024. Read more
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 and instant assessment of your reporting requirements to share with your teams. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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