Sustainability

Bringing Down UK Carbon Emissions

The UK has made progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but the built environment remains a major contributor, responsible for a significant share of energy and carbon use. In 2023, UK emissions reached 479 million tonnes CO₂ equivalent — the lowest since 1990, yet construction sector emissions have risen by more than 30% since 1993.

Decarbonising buildings and infrastructure is urgent, but achievable. With the right strategy, technologies, and partnerships, organisations can reduce operational and embodied carbon, cut costs, and deliver measurable, long-term sustainability impact.

The path to decarbonisation is complex, with evolving regulations, rising costs, and technical challenges. We work closely with clients to simplify this journey and deliver measurable impact.

Key elements of the process include:

Regulatory & Policy Pressure

Tightening building regulations and new standards, such as the Future Homes Standard and RIBA 2030 benchmarks, require projects to demonstrate low operational and embodied carbon.

We guide clients through compliance and best practice, ensuring designs and retrofits meet regulatory requirements while delivering high-performing, low-carbon assets.

Cost & Energy Efficiency

Rising energy costs, inflation, and operational expenses create pressure to deliver predictable savings.

Using energy modelling and data-driven strategies, we optimise energy use, reduce bills, and provide clear return on investment forecasts for every project.

Funding Complexity

Navigating grants, public funding schemes, and green finance can be daunting.

We identify, apply for, and manage funding opportunities such as PSDS and SALIX, unlocking investment that makes sustainability projects financially viable.

Whole-Life Performance & Monitoring

Many projects underperform post-installation, limiting their impact.

Our live monitoring dashboards, ongoing optimisation, and tailored training ensure systems continue to deliver energy savings and carbon reduction over the long term.

Embodied Carbon & Materials

Materials and construction processes contribute significantly to carbon emissions.

We specify low-carbon, recycled, and circular materials, advise on sustainable build methods, and integrate circular economy principles to reduce the environmental impact of every project.

Future-Proofing & Strategic Advisory

Organisations need projects that not only meet today’s standards but are resilient to future regulations, technologies, and sustainability expectations.

We develop tailored multi-year decarbonisation strategies and carbon roadmaps, integrating your energy systems with wider organisational goals. We provide expert advice on future-proofing estates, optimising long-term performance, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.