Blogs & News
Independent commentary from our consultants on the standards, regulations and methodologies shaping real estate decarbonisation.
The government's response to the 2021 commercial MEES consultation remains unpublished. EPC C by 2027 and EPC B by 2030 have been proposed but not legislated. Here is what prudent commercial landlords should be doing regardless of when the deadlines are confirmed.
With the MESOS deadline of 5 December 2027 approaching, choosing the right ESOS Lead Assessor is one of the most important compliance decisions your organisation will make this cycle. Here's what to look for — and what to avoid.
The March 2026 release of NZCBS v1 sets the definitive UK framework for net zero buildings. We unpack the assessment routes, operational energy limits, and what credible claims now require.
Phase 4 brings mandatory action plans and tighter reporting. We outline how to scope your assessment, engage a Lead Assessor early, and avoid the late-cycle bottleneck.
How to translate CRREM pathways into asset-level capex plans, hold/sell decisions, and investor disclosures that stand up to GRESB and lender scrutiny.
Updated emission factors and the GHG Protocol's dual location/market-based Scope 2 method are reshaping SECR submissions. Here's how to prepare your data.
Patterns we're seeing across development programmes — where embodied carbon hot-spots really sit, and the design decisions that move the needle.
With EPC B targets on the horizon for commercial lettings, landlords need a portfolio-wide plan. We walk through prioritisation, capex sequencing, and tenant engagement.
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