Carbon Reduction Planning
practical steps
Achieving reduced carbon emission levels for your business
Carbon emission level reduction isn't a single decision - it's a series of practical steps, taken in the right order, with a clear understanding of cost, compliance, and return. We help businesses and commercial landlords cut through the complexity, turning environmental legislation and carbon targets into straightforward action plans that protect asset values and reduce operating costs.
Our carbon reduction planning work spans three areas: property compliance and energy efficiency, carbon measurement, and strategic planning and financing.
commercial landlords
Building compliance & MEES risk management
Commercial landlords need to ensure their properties remain legally lettable as Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) tighten. The trajectory is clear: buildings that meet today's requirements may not meet tomorrow's.
We help by:
- EPC gap analysis: Reviewing current EPC ratings to identify exactly what improvements are needed to reach the required band – and by when.
- Energy modelling: Simulating proposed changes – HVAC upgrades, solar installation, insulation improvements – to predict the likely EPC score increase before capital is committed.
- Exemption registration: Where a building cannot structurally reach compliance targets, we can help identify and register valid exemptions through the relevant government process.
environmental impact
Carbon footprint assessment
Before a business can reduce its carbon emissions, it needs to know where they come from. We measure a business's total environmental impact using established greenhouse gas accounting frameworks. Understanding all three scopes gives a complete picture of where the most significant reduction opportunities lie.
Scope 1: Direct emissions
Emissions from assets your business owns or controls directly – gas boilers, manufacturing equipment, company vehicles.
Scope 2: Indirect emissions
Emissions from purchased electricity, heating, or cooling consumed by the business.
Scope 3: Value chain emissions
Indirect emissions, across the wider supply chain – employee commuting, business travel, waste disposal, and the carbon footprint of third-party suppliers.
phased plan
Carbon reduction roadmap and strategy
Once the baseline is established, we build a realistic, phased plan to reach reduced carbon emission levels – prioritising actions that deliver the best financial return alongside the greatest level of reduction.
- Target setting: Aligning goals with credible frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where relevant.
- Investment prioritisation: Ranking carbon reduction projects by cost versus lifetime savings, so capital goes to the highest-impact measures first.
- Renewable energy integration: Feasibility assessments for solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging infrastructure - identify what makes sense for your specific sites.
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Financing, reports and grants
We help clients navigate the financial and reporting side of the net zero journey:
- Funding and incentives: Identifying grants, green loans, and tax incentives – including capital allowances for energy-efficient plant and machinery – to offset the cost of improvements.
- Carbon and ESG reporting: Supporting compliance with mandatory and voluntary frameworks, including Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
- Procurement guidance: Advising on supply chain sustainability requirements and what to look for when updating procurement policies.
practical energy solutions
Where do you start
The most common barrier to progress isn't ambition – it's knowing where to begin. We start every engagement with a clear assessment of where your business or portfolio stands today, what the compliance landscape means for you specifically, and which actions will deliver the best return in the short, medium, and long term.
If you're a landlord, a business owner, or a property manager looking to understand your obligations and options, we're happy to have a straightforward conversation about where to start.