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Investor Confidence Project for Industry, Energy Supply and Street Lighting: new training sessions and free technical support

The ICP Europe Technical Team is soon to commence its fourth round of training for future Project Developers and Quality Assurance Assessors looking to join ENGIE, E.ON, Veolia and other companies in being recognised as energy efficiency market leaders and make use of our recently launched protocols for both ‘Industry and Energy Supply’ and ‘Street Lighting’ projects. Verco is UK advocate for the Investor Confidence Project (ICP) Europe, and is leading the technical development of the ICP tools across Europe. Read more

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The commercial value of an optimised building

There is growing acknowledgement that value of an energy efficient building goes beyond the cost of the energy saved, with particular attention paid to health and well-being and the consequences on productivity. But even that is far from the full extent of the potential value. Read more

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Seven Design for Performance Pioneers are announced

For many years, Verco has been aware of the energy performance gap for buildings and advocated to our clients and to policy makers the need to assess the energy performance of non-domestic buildings by measurement, rather than rely on design-based efficiency metrics like EPCs….. Read more

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Final warning: Why half a degree means a world of difference

After a gruelling three years of research, review and negotiation, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has finally issued its special report on the impact of 1.5°C global warming above pre-industrial levels. For those tracking global efforts to curb GHG emissions this is a watershed moment and a severe reminder of the pace at which our climate is changing. It concludes that there is simply no more time for delays in drastically cutting global carbon emissions if we wish to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Read more

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Avoid these five ESOS mistakes

The Environment Agency (EA) published statistics from its programme of over 200 ESOS period 1 compliance audits: Only 16% of ESOS audits were fully compliant. In 75% of cases, remedial actions were required and 5% were deemed ‘non-compliant’. Read more

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Energy saving in your business can start right away!

Up to 25% of energy wastage can be prevented by making energy use a focus in day-to-day operations. Verco facilitates this by drawing on our suite of tried and tested activities and tools to engage your teams and provide any necessary training. Our structured 'Focus on Energy' programme requires less investment than alternative solutions and delivers a 5-10% utility cost reduction. Engagement and empowerment of your staff can mean that there are continuous and sustained improvements in energy use across the business. Read more

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The science behind Science Based Target Setting

Almost 400 companies from across the world are now committed to setting evidence-based corporate carbon targets. The Science Based Target Initiative (SBTI) – a collaborative project between the CDP, UN, WRI and WWF - has recruited dozens of global giants from many economic sectors to the ‘Call To Action’, including Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Walmart (1). As investor interest in climate risk is increasing, the ability to demonstrate emissions reduction in line with the latest climate science is becoming the new ‘normal’. Read more

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SECR: evolution not revolution

The government has released its response to the consultation on streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR), and, as expected, is proposing that reporting will become mandatory throughout the UK. The purpose of the consultation was to recommend an appropriate framework for mandatory energy and carbon reporting in light of the winding up of CRC next year. Read more

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Strategies for Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement

Many companies are seeking to increase their use of renewable energy (RE). The aims are typically to reduce carbon emissions, hedge energy prices and respond to CSR drivers. High profile initiatives such as the RE100, a global collaborative initiative requiring businesses to commit to using 100% renewable electricity, are helping to accelerate the trend. Read more

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Free ESOS summary report: Offer ends soon

With ESOS phase 2 approaching, it can be daunting to know what to do and when. The preparation period can be time-consuming and confusing. Verco are offering a free ESOS summary report service, to help businesses to get the best from ESOS and make it more valuable than just a compliance exercise. Register your interest in this no-cost review before 1st August 2018. Read more

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Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF): Verco is part of the team!

Yesterday, Verco attended the launch of the Mayor of London’s Energy Efficiency Fund. Verco is pleased to be part of the MEEF team, providing technical support and due diligence for the fund managers, Amber Infrastructure and its commercial lenders including Lloyds Bank, National Westminster Bank, Santander UK, Sumitomo Mitsui Corporation and Triodos Bank. Read more

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ESOS: How to generate a net cost benefit

If your business is large and complex, you should be able to generate cost benefits from ESOS recommendations which exceed the cost of the compliance process itself. A compliance only route may seem like the cheapest option, but can actually be more costly than generating the energy saving benefits that should come out of this process. Read more

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International Women in Engineering Day 2018

It is International Women in Engineering Day this week and so we would like to take this opportunity to proudly place some of our female engineers in the limelight. We hope we will inspire the Female engineers of the future! Read more

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Verco are now a Certified B Corporation!

We are proud to announce that we have now become a Certified B Corporation®! Joining a global community of more than 2,400 companies who share our view that businesses should believe in more than the bottom line and that we should use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Read more