Resources

Carbon Desktop walkthrough video

Watch a walkthrough video of this market-leading energy management and reporting platform.

Reduct walkthrough video

See a demo of Reduct in action, the dashboards and reporting outputs. Get a feel for what Reduct can do for you!

Verco explains: Measurement and Verification (M&V)

Diarmaid Sheehan, Services Manager, Ireland and certified M&V professional explains: What Measurement and Verification is, how M&V is useful and who uses it, the IPMVP standard, how M&V is conducted and tips and tricks for M&V.

Verco explains: CHPQA

In this short webinar, Tom Purkhardt, Consultant, Deliver for Zero explains:

Details of the CHPQA scheme and why you might want to consider it, differences between simple and complex schemes and the forms they require, an overview of the stages of your CHPQA journey and the certification process, key information you need and our advice on the drivers for scoring.

Verco explains: Renewable energy claims

In this webinar, Andrew Todd, Director (Corporates) explains: How companies are able to make claims about purchased renewable energy, what energy attribute certificates are, a brief overview of the different schemes, what care should be taken when incorporating EAC's into a carbon reduction strategy.

Verco explains: Internal carbon pricing

In this webinar, Andrew Todd, Director (Corporates) explains: What an internal carbon price is and who is using one, what options there are and how they differ, why companies are using an internal carbon price, what price should be considered.

Verco explains: Carbon offsets

Tim Crozier-Cole, Head of Aim for Zero (Corporates) explains: What a carbon offset is, how carbon offsets are created, how much they cost and considerations for an offset strategy.

Verco explains webinar: Science Based Targets

In this webinar, Hannah Jones, Senior Consultant, Aim for Zero (Corporates) explains:

Who the Science Based Targets Initiative is.What a Science Based Target is and how they have been developed.What setting a Science Based Target means for a company and what they need to do.How Science Based Targets are likely to evolve.

Verco explains webinar: The GHG protocol scopes

In this fifteen minute webinar, Principal Consultant, Aim for Zero (corporates), Zahir Lazcano explains:

The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.How emissions are classified into 3 scopes.The scope 3 categories and sources.The inventory process and how to make it more manageable

Verco explains webinar: What is net zero?

In the first of this series of short 10-15 minute 'Verco Explains' webinars, Head of Aim for Zero (Corporates), Tim Crozier-Cole explains net zero.

Webinar: Carbon offsetting and insetting- how can they be used in net zero pathways?

This webinar is a primer for anyone interested in understanding how carbon offsetting and insetting can be used within net zero carbon pathways.

Webinar: Independent Design Reviews: why, what and how.

Design Review panellist member, Greg Waring will talk you through the process of an Independent Design Review (IDR), illustrated with typical examples from Verco’s experience.

Webinar: Operation of a net zero building

The drive towards ‘Net Zero’ is an urgent call to action for governments and businesses. Energy use in buildings accounts for approximately a third of the UK’s carbon emissions. In addition to this, Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) is an ever increasing business priority.

Webinar: Characteristics of a net zero building

This webinar provides a summary of common technical solutions you are likely to be presented with for optimisation, energy efficiency, deep retrofit, heat decarbonisation and onsite renewable energy generation.

Webinar: SECR introduction

The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) scheme is mandatory for all quoted companies, all large unquoted companies and large limited liability partnerships. This on-demand webinar will give you an introduction to what is needed and advice on how you can ensure compliance in a way that is most time efficient and benefits your business.

Webinar: How to approach net zero for food and drink.

We have extensive experience of working with international food and drink companies on their carbon strategies, with a focus on net zero. In this Grocer hosted webinar, Andrew Todd, Director- Corporates, will use a range of case studies and industry insight to discuss:

Estates Gazette podcast: Why the route to net zero is not a straight line

We have created a podcast with Estates Gazette. In this podcast we discuss some of the scenarios that could see a shift in these goalposts, we talk about what real estate needs to do to be able to react quickly and how the sector can learn from and work with other industries to navigate the ever-changing environment of sustainability.

Heat mapper: What's the right fit for decarbonising heat in your building?

A dizzying variety of options are available to decarbonise non-domestic buildings at scale. Our newly developed Heat Mapper breaks the task down and provides signposts for the right route to follow.

IDR service explainer

A handy reference for anyone who is considering an Independent Design Review (IDR). The IDR service explainer document outlines the service, what it involves, the outputs you will receive and some options to consider.

Net zero for food and drink: The challenges and opportunities

A must read for all food and drink manufacturers. In this comprehensive e-document we look at all aspects of the net zero carbon journey, from setting the targets and creating milestones, to selecting, implementing and reporting on the projects that propel our clients to their net zero target.

Choose the right options for decarbonising heat in your factory

Achieving net zero requires bold steps and tangible results right away. Setting a strategy for low carbon heat is integral to any net zero road map, particularly for energy intensive manufacturers. Ruling out options is the first stage in the process, removing distractions so that you can focus on the right approach with confidence.

Webinar: The challenges of decarbonising heat: Insight from industry leaders.

One of the most pressing and difficult areas for many companies is decarbonisation of industrial heat. This is an area where not all of the questions have been answered. We believe it will take the collaboration and initiative of industry leaders to fully overcome this challenge.

IET Government funding phase 1: Spring 2021 now available

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) competition Phase 1 second window (Spring 2021) is now open (8th March 2021) and closes on 14th July 2021. This briefing document will give you a full understanding of what the competition is, eligibility for the project and when to act.

Prove the business case for M&T in your factory at zero cost

Manufacturers are facing growing pressure to reduce their cost base. Utility management is the key to this and its success depends on effective use of data. However, engineering managers struggle to prove the business case for a monitoring and targeting system (they need the kit to prove the need for the kit). We have a zero cost, zero commitment solution.

Thrive in a zero carbon future and transform the carbon impact of your assets

Organisations that have strategies to adapt to the net zero economy will lead this transformation and stand the best chance of enhancing the long-term value of their investments.

Technology briefings webinar series: Power to Heat

Our Technology briefings series helps you weigh up the right options for decarbonising heat in your factory. This 10 minute webinar gives an overview of Power to Heat.

Technology briefings webinar series: Power to Gas

As part of our technology briefings series, we give an overview of the common technology options for decarbonising heat in factories. This bite-sized webinar reviews Power to Gas.

Technology briefings webinar series: Solar Thermal

This bite-sized webinar gives an overview of Solar Thermal- the common technologies, considerations for its application and our view on some trends in this space.

Technology briefings webinar series: Biofuels

As part of our technology briefing series to help you find the right fit for your decarbonising pathway, this 10 minute webinar will talk you through the key considerations for Biofuels.

Net Zero for real estate ebook

An essential read if you are responsible for net zero target setting and delivery. This ebook is focussed on real estate, providing sector specific information and expert tips.

Net Zero for industry ebook

A comprehensive document, packed with industry specific information and actionable tips. This is a useful read for anyone responsible for net zero target setting and delivery.

About Verco

This document will give you an overview of who we are and the services we provide.

Phase 1 of the IETF is now open

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) competition launched on 20th of July 2020.

The programme will initially provide up to £30 million matched funding (Phase 1) and over £300m in total for feasibility studies, engineering studies and demonstration projects in England, Wales and NI.

This document explains details about the funding including eligibility, timescales and what you could be doing now.

15 minute expert webinar: How to report your net zero progress

Delivering a net zero strategy needs simple and clear metrics that show people across a business where their focus should be. This brief webinar will provide you with an overview of industry definitions of net zero. You will get a feel for the types of metrics you should consider for internal operations and See how dashboards can be used to communicate them.

Podcast: Operational ratings discussed

The UK Government is intending to consult on operational ratings this year, but what are they? How do they work? And why do they matter?

Industrial net zero pathway publication

This publication looks at the net zero pathway from an industrial perspective, exploring the longer term sector specific challenges and how they can be tackled.

15 minute expert webinar: New GRESB guidance for 2020

The new GRESB guidance has been published in December 2019. This short webinar reflects on the changes to the new guidance and highlights areas that you need to be aware of in order to maximise your GRESB potential.

Aim for zero

Thrive in a zero carbon future and transform your carbon impact.

Our Aim for zero service helps you to map out pathways to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.

Download our brochure to find out more.

Deliver for zero

Our Deliver for Zero service helps you to identify and deliver the best projects, with a guaranteed outcome.

Download our brochure to find out more.

Report for Zero

Our Report for Zero service provides outstanding environmental reporting at low cost.

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ESTA Energy Services Contracting group directory

Energy Service Contracting has a big role to play in the energy transition, but is often seen as a complicated area. We've recently contributed to this handy beginners guide focused on Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) published as part of an ESTA member's directory that is freely available for download.

What does zero carbon mean?

The dictionary definition of zero carbon is “causing or resulting in no release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere”. While this definition is easy to grasp, determining what is zero carbon in practice can be complex and rests on how carbon emissions are measured and quantified. The term ‘carbon neutral’ is also widely used to describe a process where there are actual carbon emissions from a process, but these are only returning to the atmosphere carbon that was only recently removed (e.g. biomass combustion). Similarly, ‘net zero’ is an often used term to describe a process which might be carbon positive at some periods of the year and negative at others, and over the whole year, the positive equals or outweighs the negative.

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Building Optimisation service brochure

Our Building Optimisation service achieves sustained building performance improvements through expertise, technology, capacity building and behaviour change.

Download our brochure to find out more.

BEIS Consults on £315m Industrial Energy Transformation Fund

Find out more about the £315m fund to support businesses with high energy use and understand what you can do to maximise your chances of securing IEFT support.

Verco's research into carbon offsetting and reduction for international aviation

From 2016 to 2018, Verco were commissioned under the FCO’s Global Britain Fund with the British Embassy in Russia to provide policy advice and evaluation for the Russian Federation. Over three years, we delivered research and advice for the Ministry for Economic Development and Ministry for Natural Resources on international best practice examples of carbon regulation, carbon pricing and energy efficiency policy including the UK.

In September 2018, Senior Consultant Adam Smith presented the findings of a research project looking at the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, or CORSIA, an emission reduction approach for the global airline industry, developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Adam spoke at the second Climate Forum of Russia Cities, held in Moscow, alongside an international panel of guest speakers from across Europe and Asia.

This report summarises the findings of the research.

Industrial Heat Recovery Support (IHRS) briefing

The Industrial Heat Recovery Support (IHRS) programme is to provide matched funding for feasibility studies and the capital cost of implementing industrial heat recovery projects in England and Wales. The programme is due to run from late 2018 to March 2021. This note provides a summary of the programme.

Science-based target setting – Part 1 of 3

Over 300 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’.

ESOS – What your Evidence Pack should contain

As the name suggests, the Evidence Pack documents evidence to prove that you have complied with the ESOS Regulations. It is also an internal resource to organise and store all ESOS information.

An introduction to the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP)

IPMVP is now the most widely used and recognised M&V protocol in the world . Originally developed in the mid-1990s by the US Department of Energy, IPMVP provides a standardised, transparent approach that ensures all parties can understand the parameters to be used in evaluating the performance of an energy saving project and hence can have confidence in the result.