As an energy and carbon management consultancy, we set out to reach net zero by 2030, twenty years before the UK Government’s target. As an initial measure of our commitment and as part of our Carbon Reduction Strategy, we achieved carbon neutrality in 2023 through a process of offsetting emissions. Our net zero approach focuses
In 2018 under the Conservative government, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency was applied to rented commercial buildings, making it unlawful to rent or lease a commercial property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an E. From 1 April 2023, the rules covered all privately rented non-domestic properties. Despite the current
The ESOS Phase 3 deadline has now come and gone, with the Environment Agency reporting that they have had over 7000 notifications of compliance from organisations. Despite the completion of these submissions, organisations that are required to comply with the scheme must also submit an ESOS Energy Action Plan based on the energy saving initiatives
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) are essential documents that provide information about the energy performance of buildings and details a public building’s energy use, as well as its carbon emissions. Part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations, DECs are a legislative requirement for buildings accessed by the public which have received funding from the public
In the ever-changing landscape of environmental responsibility, the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework continues to be a beacon of transparency and accountability. Here is a reminder of what SECR is, why it matters, and how your business can use it to its advantage. What is SECR? SECR was implemented as a mandatory legislation
As part of the changes brought in by the Environment Agency to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) during Phase 3, it was also announced that organisations that comply with ESOS, will be required to submit Energy Action Plans and annual Progress Updates based on their energy saving initiatives. What will the Action Plan and
For many businesses, acquiring a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate is simply a tick box exercise they are required to complete. However, in today’s environmentally conscious market, energy efficiency is not just a buzzword, it is a business imperative, with EPCs at the forefront of this movement. EPC certifications and reports provide a measurable way to
Reduce the costs and carbon emissions of your air conditioning With the British summer on the doorstep there is always uncertainty about the weather, how it will affect your buildings and how much heavy lifting your heating and cooling system will be doing to keep building occupants comfortable. But at a time of high energy
The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme is a UK government scheme that aims to encourage large UK businesses to implement energy saving measures and support the government in reducing the country’s carbon emissions and help work towards achieving net zero by 2050. Currently, we are in Phase 3 of the ESOS scheme, with organisations that must
As we near the end of the year, your business planning will start to look towards 2024. Whether you are a large company, a public sector organisation or an SME, there will be an overarching strategy that will include milestones and targets along the way. It will also cover energy management commitments. To help you,
In the last few years, the UK has experienced some of the hottest summers on record. In July 2022 we experienced a brief, but unprecedented, extreme heatwave with the temperature reaching 40.3°C The Met Office has predicted that 2023 will be even hotter than previous years, and one of the warmest on record with temperatures
7 Takeaways from the UK Government’s Green Day The UK Government published a series of reports, policies and consultations as part of Green Day. As it could take quite some time to read all 2,840 pages, we have pulled together 7 of our key takeaways for you, from the carbon import tax to embodied emissions
