Sustainability in the spotlight at EXPO REAL
We’ve recently returned from EXPO REAL 2024 and wanted to share what the European real estate industry is talking about. ESG is everywhere ESG is only going to become more important in Europe. Strong ESG credentials are correlated with portfolio value and it will be a deal-breaker for investment. If projects are to proceed they’ll…
Read MoreWhat the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard means for your project pipeline
The Pilot of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (“the Standard”) has arrived. The Standard will enable the real estate sector to robustly prove its built assets are Net Zero Carbon and in line with the UK’s climate targets. Performance benchmarks align with science-based trajectories needed to achieve Net Zero by 2050, and a…
Read MoreScience Based Targets initiative guidance – what you need to know
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released its first guidance for the built environment sector to achieve Net Zero emissions. Buildings and the built environment contribute over 25% of global energy-related emissions and are heavily impacted by the climate crisis. The guidance outlines four key actions: Speak to us at Verte to help you…
Read MoreLet’s talk about Embodied Carbon for Cat B office fit outs
Over the past few years, the construction industry has been focused on better understanding and measuring the impact of Embodied Carbon on total building carbon emissions. Several organisations in the UK have established targets for new builds for various building typologies, including residential and commercial office buildings. One area where we have seen less progress…
Read MoreMeet our UKGBC Future Leaders
We’re proud of Ainsley Diprose, Associate Director, and Petro Michaelas, Principal Sustainability Consultant, for representing Verte on the UKGBC Future Leaders programme – we’re honoured our team made up 10% of this year’s intake! Following the group’s final reflections workshop last month, we spoke with Ainsley and Petro about their experience. What has been your…
Read MoreRetrofit challenge for Life Sciences
How can you align life sciences developments with net zero objectives? This was a key part of the debate for the ‘Retrofit challenge for Life Sciences’ panel I chaired at FOOTPRINT+, featuring speakers Dave Wakelin, Director of Sustainability, Gleeds; Simon Hepher-Davies, Asset Manager, British Land; Alex Wraight, Allies and Morrison; and Ivan Jovanovic, Technical Director,…
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