What can a 350-year-old building teach us about sustainability? Quite a lot. 18 Crown Passage in St James’s, London, has survived since 1676, adapting through centuries of change while retaining much of its original fabric. Twenty years after researching its...
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The EU’s Latest Greenwashing Rules: What They Mean for Businesses Making Green Claims
The EU’s new greenwashing rules will introduce tighter controls on environmental claims from September 2026. Discover what businesses need to know about making credible, evidence-based green claims.
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ESOS Phase 3 Progress Update 1 Data Published: What UK Organisations Need to Know
Discover the key findings from the ESOS Phase 3 Progress Update 1 data, including energy-saving measures, compliance rates and what UK organisations need to do next.
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New minimum energy standards are on the way
New minimum energy standards are on the way for 2031 where rented and leased buildings over 1,000 square metres will need to achieve a higher energy efficiency rating of EPC band B, where it is deemed cost-effective. We discuss the...
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ISO 14001 case study: The Bar Council of England and Wales
Background The General Council of the Bar serves as both the regulator for the judiciary in England and Wales and the representative body for approximately 18,000 members. Recognizing growing regulatory pressures and its responsibility to lead by example, The General...
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Environmental Management for Ashurst LLP
Working with Ashurst LLP to create a bespoke Environmental Management System.
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PPN 006: Your Fast Track to Sustainable, Compliant Procurement
Public sector buyers are raising the bar, and PPN 006 is the test every supplier must pass. As government departments tighten their sustainability expectations, the firms that can demonstrate credible carbon reporting and a robust Carbon Reduction Plan will secure...
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The Carbon Credit Illusion
In the race to become ‘net zero’, more and more companies are turning to carbon credits to offset their emissions. On paper, it sounds like a win: emit carbon here, pay someone to reduce it somewhere else and you’re off...
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Bee the Change: Happy World Bee Day!
Hey, nature lovers! As we gear up for World Bee Day on May 20th, it's time to think about these incredible little creatures that often go unnoticed. We sometimes don't realise it, but these tiny insects are absolute powerhouses, and its...
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We’ve Moved to the City
We are thrilled to share with you that we have moved to the City of London! Our new office is near the Barbican Centre, putting us closer to many of our core clients. We're looking forward to hosting our clients...
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ESOS Phase 4 Update: What it Means for Your Organisation
As consultants, we understand that energy efficiency and carbon reduction are essential aspects of any business strategy. The latest update from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) regarding Phase 4 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)...
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World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day is an annual global event dedicated to cleaning up our planet. On this day, millions of people come together to remove litter and waste from streets, parks, beaches, and natural areas. The goal is to raise awareness...
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The Sustainable Law Podcast: An Insiders Guide to ISO Certification
Our own Stan Rayfield (Sustainability Expert), talks to Amanda Carpenter in this episode of The Sustainable Law Podcast.
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Leave Only Footprints: A Guide to a Responsible Summer Adventure
Summer is finally here, and with it comes the irresistible urge to pack your bags and head for some sunshine! Dive into some tips for a sustainable August adventure!
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Plastic Free July
The Plastic Free July Challenge offers ideas to help people all around the world reduce single-use plastic waste in their daily lives, whether at home, work, school or their favourite coffee shop!
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Public Open Spaces: The Secret Weapon for Sustainable Cities
Public open spaces, those havens of green amidst the urban jungle, are more than just places to relax. They're vital components of a thriving, sustainable city, contributing to a healthy environment, a strong community, and a happy populace. In a...
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Does Your Office Make the Most of Natural Daylight?
5 key benefits to maximising natural daylight in your office
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Vertical farming using hydroponics to lower emissions
Vertical farming allows for the efficient use of space by stacking crops on multiple levels, producing a higher yield per square metre than traditional farms, and allows crops to be grown in urban areas where land is limited.
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Ramsgate Historic Quarter & Sustainability
We’ve been pleased to support the Ramsgate Historic Quarter Regeneration Scheme. The sustainability advantages of making the very most of historic buildings in established towns are often missed and the benefits of being in close proximity to the services we...
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Does video streaming have a carbon footprint?
Be mindful of music or video streaming - it creates a carbon footprint! Here's how to lower it...
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6 Ways to Avoid Greenwashing in Renewable Energy Tariffs
What are the risks and how do we avoid greenwashing?
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Advantages of a Renewable Energy Tariff
Having a genuine and transparent renewable energy tariff offers several advantages:
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New Year Tips for your Personal Sustainability Strategy
What's your personal sustainability strategy for 2024?? Here's some great ideas to get your started.
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What are the new Energy Label for electrical appliances?
Energy labels give consumers and professional buyers confidence in their choice of product regarding energy efficiency for over 25 years. They have also encouraged manufacturers and retailers to think more innovatively and competitively to improve the energy use of their...
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What are Scope 3 supply chain emissions?
What are Scope 3 supply chain emissions? Scope 3 Emissions What are emissions and why do we need to control them? Burning fuels creates greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, which drift up to the stratosphere and trap heat...
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What are Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
What are emissions and why do we need to control them? Burning fuels creates greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, which drift up to the stratosphere and trap heat within the Earth’s atmosphere. The more fossil fuel we burn...
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What are Scope 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
What are emissions and why do we need to control them? Burning fuels create greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, which drift up to the stratosphere and trap heat within the Earth’s atmosphere. The more fossil fuel we burn...
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Energy management at Christmas
By Stan Rayfield. Back in 1990 I installed some town centre illuminations and at the same time reduced consumption by 11,070 kWhs in the first season. https://youtu.be/TNG5hndoFZU What was the driver? It wasn’t CO2 that was the driver back then,...
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Captain Kirk, a spaceship and a shopkeeper
By Stan Rayfield I’ve always liked Captain Kirk. Back in the day, my whole family would watch Star Trek – not just because there were very few channels to choose from, but because it was exciting. It was the future....
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Are renewable electricity tariffs really green?
By Lydia Newman What is renewable energy? Renewable energy is clean energy from a natural source such as wind, hydro and solar, that doesn’t involve burning fossil fuels, such as gas, oil or coal. What is a renewable energy tariff?...
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When sustainability became sellable
By Lydia Newman and Stanley Rayfield 2020 was the first time in living memory that we have been asked to remain in our own homes. It was also the first time that many had considered the sustainable features of those...
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What do I get from the Green Homes grant scheme?
By Lydia Newman. The COVID-19 outbreak has meant that many of us are spending more time at home. As we approach winter months it is essential for our mental and physical health that we are kept warm and protected by...
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What do the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 mean for ISO 14001?
By Stanley Rayfield and Lydia Newman Imagine this – your organisation has had minor plumbing works carried out. The first job included repairing a waste pipe behind a WC and the second was an alteration to a cold tap...
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Are you aware of the Boiler Plus Regulations?
The Government’s Clean Growth Strategy put forward the aim for as many homes in the UK as possible to reach Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band C by 2035. The department for Business, Energy and Industry Strategy (BEIS) responded to this with the Boiler Plus...
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World Oceans Day
When did World Oceans day first begin? In 1992, at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in Rio de Janeiro, it was declared that World Oceans day was to be celebrated every year on the 8th of June....
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What are the new IET Wiring regulations and energy efficiency requirements?
By Lydia Newman and Stanley Rayfield The new 18th Edition of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) wiring regulations (BS 7671:2018) has been in force since January 2019. Energy efficiency appears within the 18th edition’s 64 new pages for...
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The London Environment Strategy: what can we expect for the future?
The London Environment Strategy predominantly focuses on how to reduce the effect of air pollution in London by firstly exploring which areas specifically causes our pollution and then by setting out aims that will reduce harmful emissions. The benefits of living in...
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Net Zero: What does it mean for architecture?
Out article for this months Architects Projects magazine
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UK emissions reduction – are we heading in the right direction?
Photo by Arturo Castaneyra on Unslpash Where do we stand globally, is progress occurring? In 2018 greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2% in the European Union, unfortunately elsewhere in the world this is not the case. In China for example, there was...
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Why have UN sustainability goals been adopted?
By Lydia Newman (Photo by Anisur Rahman on Unsplash) You might think it distressing to find that ‘humanity is currently using nature 1.75 times faster than our planet’s ecosystems can regenerate, equivalent to 1.75 Earths.’ But this could increase to approximately 3...
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The Clean Growth Strategy
By Lydia Newman HM Government released The Clean Growth Strategy report in October 2017; an account of where investment will be made into research and implementation of low carbon technologies by identifying which sectors require the most attention. What is...
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ISO50001 Energy Management London
ISO50001 ENERGY MANAGEMENT LONDON We are energy and environmental consultants and help clients comply with environmental regulation whilst at the same time, reducing their environmental impact. How can we help you achieve success? Organisations with an ISO50001 energy management system...
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ISO14001 Environmental Management London
ISO14001 ISO50001 SECR ESOS ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LONDON How can we help you achieve success? Our approach is to help you to use all of the components of ISO14001 to ensure a culture that will lead to success. We...
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The road to net zero emissions – what does it mean for us?
By Lydia Newman The energy performance of our buildings is likely to become more crucial than ever before. According to Chris Stark, the CEO of the Committee of Climate Change (CCC), it is expected that there are approximately 30 million...
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ESOS Phase 2 & 3 London
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) – 2025 Compliance Guide As ESOS Lead Assessors, we help organisations meet their legal obligations while identifying practical, cost-effective energy savings. Every ESOS assessment we have delivered to date has uncovered meaningful “no-cost, low-cost and...
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SECR London: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
ISO14001 ISO50001 SECR ESOS SECR – STREAMLINED ENERGY & CARBON REPORTING From April 2019, large companies have a duty to prepare a mandatory energy and carbon report at the end of the reporting year. We can help you to identify...
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MEES: F and G rated property
Click here for a quotation We aim to reduce your exposure to MEES by using careful, accurate assessments instead of expensive improvement work to your building. What’s the problem? Buildings with poor energy ratings can no longer be legally let...
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Energy audits for ISO 50001 and ISO 14001
ISO14001 ISO50001 SECR ESOS ENERGY AUDITS FOR ISO 50001 AND ISO 14001 Energy use often forms a significant environmental impact with your ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Where this is the case we can help. Make passing external ISO14001 & ISO 50001 audits easier....
Read moreESOS phase 2 – lessons for the next phase
By Stan Rayfield In the first phase of ESOS, 6780 large organisations submitted their ESOS compliance to the Environment Agency. In terms of enforcing compliance, the Environment Agency have investigated 2,400 organisations to date, with 190 Enforcement cases currently ongoing. However, although...
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Are listed buildings exempt from EPCs?
By Stanley Rayfield Few listed buildings will now be exempt from needing an EPC Government guidance advises that only a limited proportion of listed buildings may be exempt from needing an EPC – this would be in a case where...
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Office Temperature Problems
We find solutions……….. Click here for a quotation What you’ll get from us Do your staff complain of being too hot or too cold? Are they boiling or freezing, or maybe complaining that the air is muggy, stuffy or that there are...
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Case Study: Thanet District Council Makes Energy Efficiency Their Business
By William Faas At a time of austerity, cash-strapped Local Authorities must be resourceful and show iron determination to ensure as many energy savings as possible from limited budgets. Background Thanet District Council owns 360 commercial buildings which they lease...
Read moreCase study: ISO14001 and energy reduction
A case study by William Faas of our work with AvISO Consultancy Embarking on formal ISO 14001:2015 certification together with AvISO has led Mindray U.K. to a systematic approach to improving its sustainability and has already resulted in substantial energy...
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MEES: Minimum energy efficiency standards are approaching
Use our service to make the greatest impact on energy ratings By Stan Rayfield Professional evaluation can take many properties out of MEES – but don’t rush into the wrong efficiency improvements. The first wave of the new minimum...
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What does BREXIT mean for energy reduction?
by Stan Rayfield Can we reduce energy without the EU? The EU has been an excellent driver of energy policy. However, the UK’s own progress with energy reduction pre-dates EU legislation and has also been significant. SAP for...
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Which energy regulation is part of UK law rather than European?
By Stanley Rayfield The table below shows current UK regulation and legislation. Whilst the list is not exhaustive, collectively it shows the UKs plan to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, from which around 40% of the UK carbon emissions are...
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