Posts by Paul Sutcliffe
Net Zero and Science Based Targets – Connecting the Dots
This blog is part of our Net Zero series for World Green Building Week 2017 – read more here. I was recently asked how Science Based Targets are connected to Zero Carbon Buildings – hmmm, I thought, interesting question. Let’s start with the definitions. Science Based Targets In response to mounting environmental, social and political…
Read MoreISO 14001:2015 – Transition Planning Should Not Be A Headache
If you operate an ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) – certified to the 2004 issue of the standard, then you have 1 year left to transition to the revised 2015 version. ISO 14001:2015 The Changes ISO 14001:2015 has changed significantly (when compared to its predecessor) and has also introduced a number of entirely new…
Read MoreESOS Phase 2 Practical Hints and Tips
This post follows on from the article that my colleague, Neil Dady wrote, ‘ESOS Phase 2 – It’s time to start planning‘ which provides a clear overview of requirements and further detail is available online. I’m not going to go over old ground but instead, I set out a few ESOS Phase 2 practical hints and tips. Don’t forget the…
Read MoreAre You 100% Prepared for GRESB? Take this 2-minute survey to find out
The window for GRESB submissions opened on 1 April and participants have until 1 July to complete the survey. At EVORA, we support over 50 submissions each year, making this time of year a very busy period for us. We are GRESB Premier Partners, and operate SIERA, our market-leading software, to ensure effective collation and…
Read MoreIntroducing the GRESB Public Disclosure Score for Listed Real Estate Companies
In January, GRESB released its first public disclosure score (PDS) cards for listed funds. These new ratings are designed to complement the existing assessment and to provide investors with insights that are not fully captured in the standard GRESB reports for listed real estate companies. The GRESB Public Disclosure Assessment evaluates each participating listed property…
Read More‘No win, no fee’ – Does this approach have a place in the energy consultancy industry?
I am one of the three co-founders of EVORA. Nearly six years ago, we set up the firm because we believed that energy and sustainability consultancy across the real estate industry was not being delivered effectively. Not for want of interest; our industry was, and still is, affected by legislation, reputational and cost drivers, and…
Read MoreHealthy and Wealthy! Upcoming Event: How to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Existing Commercial Properties
On Monday 3rd April, EVORA is running an event in partnership with BRE focusing on the health and wellbeing of operational buildings. There has been a lot of attention on health and wellbeing at the design and construction stages, but practical steps need to be considered for our existing building stock. [clickToTweet tweet=”Event: How to…
Read MorePreparing for GRESB 2017
Last week we ran a productive and informative GRESB workshop at Schroders’ offices in central London. Our own Ed Gabbitas kicked off, providing an overview of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, its progression over the years and the changes being introduced in 2017 – finishing with his (our) ideas on how best to approach…
Read MoreINREV and Sustainability Reporting: Mandatory Requirements and Best Practice Recommendations
INREV is the European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles. It is recognised as the leading platform for sharing knowledge on the non-listed real estate industry and has a goal to improve transparency, professionalism and best practices across the sector. In 2016 INREV Sustainability Reporting Guidelines were revised to establish a disclosure framework…
Read MoreNew Guidance on Climate Related Disclosure and Reporting
On December 14th 2016 the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate Related Disclosure published its long-awaited recommendation report. The report sets out recommendations for helping businesses disclose climate-related financial risks and opportunities. The report states that the impact that global warming can have on economies is widely recognised. However, at present, it is difficult…
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