It’s plastic free July. An important month to support and help to drive the solutions to plastic pollution. At Verco, we have incorporated plastic free processes within our company culture not just for Plastic free month, but all year round. However, we are always striving to spread further awareness and to do better. Read more
If the long and growing list of net zero related acronyms is making your head spin, you're not alone! Here's a summary of net zero standards, frameworks and regulations and what they all mean. Read more
There’s still time to submit your IETF application! We provide support and free resources to help you do it. Following the General Election, we expect the IETF application to go back to 'business as usual' which may mean that businesses have a few more weeks to prepare their applications. Read more
CDP questionnaires were published at the end of April, and the reporting window runs from 4th June to 2nd October. Esther Stoakes, Principal Consultant and climate disclosure specialist, summarises the main changes to this year’s CDP questionnaire and answers common questions. Read more
PCAF has released two significant datasets for free and open access. The first is an updated European Building Emission Factor Database (EBEFD), focusing on operational carbon emission factors for mortgages and commercial real estate discussed in our previous article here. The second relates to embodied carbon emissions for real estate which this article explores.Real estate investments can significantly impact the environment, especially in terms of embodied carbon emissions. Embodied emissions are the emissions that occur during the production, transportation, and construction of building materials. Under the GHG Protocol they are accounted for as Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions for construction companies and developers and Scope 3 emissions for funders/owners. Read more
For manufacturers, implementing decarbonisation technology is typically the largest step to meeting net zero targets for operations. But the decision making can be a complex task. We caught up with Thanos Patsos to find out more about what the screening assessment service looks like in practice and why our clients are increasingly using this low-cost service to confidently narrow down their options. Read more
On the path to net zero, problems are aplenty; the goal is so urgent given the ever closeness of our 2030 targets, and there’s so much interference and resistance, that our sustainability efforts must be targeted for the greatest benefit. In this article, we discus why you should bother with ESG data collection and engagement. Read more
PCAF has released two significant datasets for free and open access. The first focusses on operational carbon and the second on embodied carbon. In this series of articles, we take a look at the datasets and their application. In part 1 we review the updated European Building Emission Factor Database (EBEFD), which focusses on operational carbon emission factors for mortgages and commercial real estate. In part 2 we take a look at the data set which relates to embodied carbon emissions for real estate. Read more
Numerous sources show that an increasing number of companies are assuring their ESG disclosures, for example the number of US companies assuring ESG has nearly doubled in three years. We spoke to Verco’s Head of Report for Zero, Emilija Emma to find out why companies are turning to external help. Read more
It’s Pride month. A time for us to come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and respect and to embrace the ongoing challenge of creating a society where everyone can feel they belong. At Verco we support Pride. Read more
Verco will be joining Business Green as they explore how new technology-based services are helping businesses to understand the impact their decisions could have on that plan, alongside offering real forecasts on a range of factors such as demand reduction, site changes, technology mix and carbon target development. Read more
Even the most energy efficient building with state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems needs to be run well in order to meet its full potential. In this webinar, Jack Edwards, Senior Consultant at Verco will be joined by Grace Hamer, Occupier Engagement Manager at Cadogan to discuss how occupier engagement can reap rewards as well as showing you the best route to take. Read more
Greenwashing has real world impacts and regulators are increasingly clamping down. This article takes a look at the latest developments and what companies can do to avoid the risk of being accused of greenwashing, whilst not going to the other extreme of ‘green hushing’ and staying mute on environmental issues. Read more
We have now submitted our B Impact report 2023, which reviews our progress over the year and defines our targets to be an even better B Corporation in 2024, using business as a force for good. This article takes a look at some of our BCorp highlights for 2023. Read more
Mental health effects how we think, feel and act. Having good mental health helps us to manage stress, have good relationships, work productively and enjoy life, so it’s important for all of us to make time for our mental health as well as looking after one another. That’s why Verco is supporting mental health awareness week 2024. Read more
Our senior real estate experts will explore the most material scope 3 emission sources for the sector, highlighting the opportunities and approaches that work. Read more
As the third recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) will be published next month, Technical Director, Dr Robert Cohen reviews the updates and the post-Brexit challenges for businesses in the UK. He questions whether the directive is really going to achieve the actual emissions reductions we need, as yet again it shies away from an operational rating scheme. Read more
We are all passionate about reducing our impact on the planet. We are supporting earth day throughout this week, read on to find out how. Read more
Are you using regression analysis to benchmark and track your energy reduction? Carbon Desktop has an in-built regression tool which guides users and simplifies the process. We have put together some short webinars to help you with meaningful targeting using Carbon Desktop. Read more
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has established itself as the key standard setting body for corporate climate targets. Recent weeks have seen a number of SBTi-related news articles sparking animated debate. In this article, Principal Consultant Esther Stoakes reviews what’s going on. Read more