Net Zero Carbon consultancy
for real assets and real operations

NZC Consultants Ltd delivers independent carbon strategy, compliance, and reporting services for landlords, investors, and operating companies managing UK commercial property.

Who we work with

We work with organisations that need credible, audit-ready carbon and energy advice.

Landlords and Investors

  • Net Zero Carbon assessments aligned to UK NZCBS v1
  • CRREM pathway analysis and stranded asset risk mapping
  • Commercial EPCs and MEES compliance planning
  • Embodied carbon for development and refurbishment
  • Energy audits with investment-grade financial appraisal
  • DSM modelling for overheating and operational energy

Operating Companies

  • ESOS Phase 4 Lead Assessor services (MESOS deadline: Dec 2027)
  • SECR carbon reporting for Companies Act disclosure
  • Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG Protocol carbon footprints
  • Site-level energy audits across multi-site estates
  • Net Zero Carbon strategy and transition pathway planning
  • Decarbonisation reports for public sector organisations

ESG Strategy

  • Portfolio-level NZC transition strategy and carbon budgets
  • GHG Protocol reporting — dual Scope 2, DEFRA 2025 factors
  • CRREM portfolio analysis and Paris alignment mapping
  • RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment for development programmes
  • Investor and lender ESG disclosure preparation
  • GRESB, TCFD, and SBTi framework alignment

What our consultancy delivers

Specialist services across the full Net Zero Carbon lifecycle.

Core Service

UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard (NZCBS) Assessments

We provide independent assessments and advisory services aligned to the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard v1 (March 2026) — the definitive framework for net zero carbon buildings in the UK, co-developed by RICS, CIBSE, RIBA, UKGBC, LETI, BRE, BBP, and IStructE.

  • Operational energy assessment against NZCBS intensity limits
  • On-site renewable energy evaluation (§5.3)
  • Fossil fuel free compliance pathway (§5.5)
  • Embodied carbon — new works, retrofit, and reportable works
  • Refrigerant emissions and F-gas assessment
  • Electricity demand management (§5.6)
  • Landlord and tenant route structuring (Annex F)
  • Practical Completion on-track verification (Annex E)
  • Two claim types: "NZC Aligned Building" and "NZC Aligned Building (plus offsets)"

Net Zero Carbon Reports

Asset and portfolio-level NZC pathway reports aligned with UKGBC and CRREM benchmarks.

ESOS Lead Assessor Services

Phase 4 compliance, energy audits and action plans delivered by qualified Lead Assessors.

CRREM Analysis

Stranding risk modelling against 1.5°C and 2°C decarbonisation pathways for funds and assets.

Commercial EPCs

Non-domestic EPCs for sales, lettings and MEES compliance across the UK.

Energy Audits

Detailed building-level audits identifying cost-effective energy and carbon reduction measures.

Embodied Carbon (RICS WLCA)

Whole life carbon assessments to RICS 2nd edition methodology for new build and refurbishment.

How we work

  1. 01

    Understand your estate

    We start with a structured data collection covering your buildings, operations, energy consumption, and existing compliance obligations. No assumptions, no generic templates.

  2. 02

    Assess and model

    We carry out independent technical assessment — EPC surveys, energy audits, carbon footprints, DSM modelling, or CRREM analysis — using recognised UK methodologies and accredited software.

  3. 03

    Report and recommend

    We produce clear, audit-ready reports with prioritised recommendations, financial appraisals, and compliance evidence — written for both technical teams and board-level decision makers.

  4. 04

    Support your transition

    We help you implement findings: tracking progress against targets, updating assessments as buildings change, and providing the evidence your investors, lenders, and regulators need.

Ready to start your Net Zero Carbon journey?

Speak to an NZC Consultants assessor about your portfolio or operational estate.

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