The first step in any net zero journey is to understand your current position. This will help you identify where work needs to be done and capital should be invested. In this article we cover 6 key areas of focus to obtain the best results from your net zero targets. Read more
Following the recent publication of the SBTi’s Buildings Guidance, this article provides the key headlines of the proposed update, a detailed exploration of the consultation, and insightful takeaways from our expert team. Read more
Well done to all participants of this charity event and congratulations to the winners! Read more
Come and see us at tent 44 at the JLL property triathlon on the 30th of June. Read more
Customers and other stakeholders often wish to understand what lies behind the targets and how they will be achieved. When companies struggle to articulate that clearly, accusations of greenwash soon follow. So, what gives confidence that a company is on top of its net zero agenda? Read more
Infographic and ebook to help you approach the key challenges of getting to net zero at the fund and asset level. Read more
We have just updated the Carbon Desktop website, take a look to see how it can help you take control of carbon and costs. Read more
How can asset owners and managers pivot successfully to an emerging energy efficient and low-carbon world? BIP.Verco have identified three success factors that can ensure organisation-wide net-zero commitments are translated into successful business models. Read more
We are proud to be a BCorp, using business as a force for good. We think further than the environmental impact we are making and consider the wider societal impact on our team, communities and clients. We have recently submitted our B Impact report 2022 which takes a look at what we achieved last year and defines what we are doing to push ourselves even further in 2023. Read more
Setting a net zero target is relatively easy, but putting a transition plan into action? Not so much. We partnered with Business Green for this webinar, which explores the steps you need to take to reach your net zero goals, and the unforeseen challenges that could undermine your efforts. Read more
We are excited to be presenting a webinar in partnership with the Energy Managers Association (EMA). Two of our experts, Thanos and Aaron will be sharing their experience in carbon reduction for manufacturers, based on extensive work with our broad range of market-leading clients. Read more
In this webinar, hosted by The Grocer, two of BIP.Verco's experts, Tim and Hannah will discuss net zero in the context of the food and drink industry, giving an industry overview, why you might want to set net zero targets, the key components of a successful net zero plan and how to achieve success. Read more
General tips and guiding principles for would-be disclosers. Read more
The SFDR came into force on the 1st of January 2023. Whilst this complex piece of legislation evolves, our specialists closely monitor the changing regulatory requirements to keep you informed and prepared ahead of disclosure. Read more
Amidst the clamour for action on climate change and alignment with “science-based” targets, it’s occasionally helpful to step back and remind ourselves what the science is saying. This article aims to provide a primer on how our understanding of climate change has evolved and the current evidence base for its main underlying causes - global anthropogenic emissions of various greenhouse gases – and predicted consequences. Read more
Setting and achieving net zero goals requires collaboration and engagement across whole organisations and their stakeholders. We have created guidance documents for key roles in Real Estate to help ensure that everyone understands their role in working towards the common goal of achieving net zero. Read more
The role of tradable certificates for ‘green gas’ procurement was cast in doubt following the publication of the GHG Protocols ‘Land Sector and Removals Guidance’ in September last year. Tim Crozier - Cole, Associate Director and Head of Aim for Zero at BIP.Verco opens the discussion with the effects on the significant uncertainty and delivery risk for organisations whose net zero plan is extensively reliant on green gas certificates. Read more
The UKGBC Embodied Carbon Project will build understanding of Embodied Carbon measurement and reporting, ultimately making it common practice throughout the industry. Read more
You will need to set FLAG targets this year if you are setting or have already set science based targets validated by the SBTi and your business is classified as being in qualifying sectors. From the 1st of May 2023 there are a new versions of the SBTi near-term and net-zero submission forms that will need to be used. Read more
This annual report is largely based on an in-depth survey of sustainable business leaders- exploring their key challenges, opportunities and opinions on the future of sustainable business. Read more