Decarbonisation
Carbon reduction and Net Zero Strategies
Carbon reduction and Net Zero Strategies
Carbon reduction and Net Zero Strategies
Whether applicable at organisational level or at asset level, our carbon reduction strategy development service is tailored to meet your specific needs, taking into account the level of organisational maturity and your priorities and aspirations dealing with climate related risks.
At an organisational level, we can help you set clear commitments, including those associated with Net Zero and Science Based Targets reporting frameworks. These, and the associated strategies necessary to meet them, are based on clear, practical actions. We pride ourselves on our ability to apply technical or engineering knowledge to strategic issues, focussing on how existing business processes and decision making can be adapted to drive down carbon emissions.
For property portfolios, this would typically include an assessment of both the current carbon footprint and the implications of a low carbon pathway, taking into account leasing events, the wider asset strategy and any proposed refurbishment or divestiture considerations. At asset level, or for industrial sectors, the focus is typically more on alternative energy technologies and energy supply options, including renewable fuels.
Renewable Energy & Low-carbon Technology
Carbon reduction and Net Zero Strategies
Carbon reduction and Net Zero Strategies
The transition away from the use of fossil fuels will typically involve the implementation of more efficient equipment and usually a move to electrical solutions but ultimately requires energy to be suppled from renewable sources. Our energy surveys and carbon reduction strategies can include detailed assessments of low carbon technologies, particularly the application of heat pumps. We also work partners to provide feasibility studies for on-site renewable energy systems, including solar panels, solar thermal and small-scale wind turbines.
In addition, we can advise on your renewable energy procurement strategy. This includes renewable energy supply contracts and managing the associated Energy Attribute Certificates (REGOs in the UK). It can also include unbundled certificates to support a broader carbon neutral strategy.
Supply chain analysis
Carbon reduction and Net Zero Strategies
Supply chain analysis
For many organisations, tackling Scope 3 carbon emissions tends to follow from an initial programme to deal with operational carbon in Scopes 1 and 2 even though they will often be the largest proportion of the overall footprint. The carbon emissions associated with upstream and downstream supply chains can be daunting, particularly as the availability of data doesn’t always correspond to the area of greatest influence.
We offer a staged approach to the decarbonisation of supply chains, undertaking a full footprint, typically using accepted cost-based emission factors, and setting up a basic engagement framework. Once established, we work in partnership to identify priority areas where:
- data collection can be improved and emission calculations moved to activity based factors;
- there is a clear path as to how emissions can be reduced; and
- there is willingness within the supply chain to agree targets and actions.