Is Net Zero by 2050 dead? 2040 is an ambitious target, and 2050 is the red line - but are we on track to get there? In my podcast discussion with Felicia Jackson (https://lnkd.in/evgH6U4J), I make the case as to why carbon neutral is essential if we have a hope of reaching our climate goals.
Eight Versa
Environmental Services
London, England 12,593 followers
A holistic sustainability consultancy with the expertise to deliver strategy, planning, implementation, and compliance.
About us
At Eight Versa, we deliver a new direction for a balanced future. We harness the power of what’s possible and deliver pragmatic and visionary sustainability. By building on the solutions that exist today we bridge the gap between now and where we want to be in the future.
We are a sustainability consultancy with the expertise to deliver strategy, planning, implementation, and compliance. Our multidisciplinary team of consultants, architects, engineers, and ecologists bring their cross-industry experience and in-depth knowledge to find bespoke solutions for both the corporate and built environment.
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- Environmental Services
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- BREEAM, LEED, Building Physics, Life Cycle Assessment, Biodiversity, Offsetting, Net Zero Carbon, Carbon Footprinting, Sustainable Business Strategy, ESG Consultancy , Building Performance Analysis, Sustainable Housing, Environmental Assessment, Thermal Bridging Analysis, Arboricultural Services, Daylight Analysis, Ecology Appraisal , WELL, Bats, Ecology, and SDGs
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London, England SE1 1HF, GB
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Pleasure to share my thoughts with Ben Cooke from The Times about the carbon credit market. I think we need credits of all varieties, the real issue is the quality and providing clear additionality. Some others think Removal credits should be the only game in town. All thoughts welcome.
The carbon credits market has had a rough couple of years. A series of exposés by the Guardian, Bloomberg and others have shown that many carbon credits are worthless. The market has lost two thirds of its value. But in the wreckage of the carbon credits market, a group of companies have sprung up that believe they can save it. Their plan is simple: only sell credits that represent carbon removed from the atmosphere. This might sound like a no-brainer: don't all carbon credits represent that? Actually, no. 88 per cent of credits represent carbon emissions not removed, but avoided. Avoided, for instance, by stopping rainforests being cut down. Investors have concluded these "avoidance credits" are dodgy, because how can you know whether the rainforests would have really been cut down had they not been sold? By comparison, you can know for sure that a "removal credit" has value, because you can quantify the amount of carbon taken out of the atmosphere by carbon-capturing tech such as Climeworks' facility in Iceland. “Everything is much more provable in carbon removal,” says Eamon Jubbawy, founder of the carbon-removal registry Isometric. “You have evidence that the carbon started in place A and ended up in place B.” Not everyone is so opposed to avoidance credits, however. Chris Hocknell, a director of the sustainability consultancy Eight Versa, advises his clients to buy half avoidance credits, and half removals. He describes avoidance credits as a “necessary evil”, because they are often the only way to ensure that it’s more economical to leave a forest standing than to cut it down. Read more about the emerging carbon removal market in today's Times Enterprise Network https://lnkd.in/eVbnegxF Thanks for your help Aaron Randall Dimitri Theocharis Tech Nation Startup Coalition Richard Delevan
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We're delighted to announce our new CPD sessions will begin running in January, covering a range of topics to help you overcome typical challenges in the built environment. Follow the link for more information and to sign-up: https://lnkd.in/ezgDmr4R
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Can you cheat your way into being Carbon Neutral? There’s a myth that "carbon neutral" is the easier, greener cousin of Net Zero—more room for greenwash. But with the rigours of the new ISO standard, that’s not the case. Catch my chat with Felicia Jackson on Shaken Not Burned to hear why: https://lnkd.in/evgH6U4J
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Out with the Old, in with the New The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) is the construction industry’s new rulebook—more ambitious, more complex, and decidedly more serious about carbon than anything we've seen before. Gone are the days of offsetting your way to 'green' credibility; the UKNZCBS demands real, measurable reductions by treating embodied and operational carbon as one in the same. With tough carbon thresholds and a fossil fuel-free mandate, it’s like a green revolution for your building's carbon footprint. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom—this article explores how the standard could be the kickstart we need for truly sustainable construction. #NetZeroBuildings #SustainableConstruction #CarbonReduction #GreenBuildingStandards #UKConstruction https://lnkd.in/ea4qxPVj
The New UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard - Eight Versa
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Are your carbon credits out of date? It’s not just the quality and transparency and co-benefits of the offsetting project. In this short clip, I explain one of the standards which the IPCC have laid out in the new Carbon Neutral certification: don’t accept carbon credits which are more than 5 years old. Other insider tips and tricks are explored in the full Shaken Not Burned podcast recording: https://lnkd.in/evgH6U4J
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The annual COP climate summit never fails to stir up debate, and this year was no exception. Hosted by Azerbaijan, a country deeply reliant on fossil fuels, COP29 raised familiar questions about the credibility of its hosts and the effectiveness of global climate action. Amidst the controversy, there were glimpses of progress: a push for climate finance, incremental steps towards a global carbon trading framework, and a growing sense of pragmatism. But what do these developments mean for businesses navigating the complexities of sustainability? Discover key takeaways, our impressions of the conference, and what it all means for your decarbonisation strategies in our latest article. #COP29 #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #NetZero https://lnkd.in/ecprWWW4
Another Year Goes By, So Does Another COP - Eight Versa
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Too many companies are in a rush to claim Net Zero or Carbon Neutral. Real impact starts with the boring stuff: emissions reductions in the obvious places. Committing to a target for your business out of peer pressure or ideology, without a practical implementation plan must be avoided. While it might look good on the website, the impact will be negligible. For a deeper dive into what companies should be doing instead, listen here: https://lnkd.in/evgH6U4J
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Eight Versa is proud to have contributed to the successful delivery of the Tesla Cambridge project in Bar Hill, Cambridge. This bespoke turnkey facility, designed with sustainability at its core, has achieved both a BREEAM Excellent certification and an EPC A rating. Blending cutting-edge design with functionality, the state-of-the-art facility includes a showroom, workshop, office spaces, and staff amenities, showcasing Tesla's commitment to innovation and precision. A huge congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the exceptional project team for their collaboration and dedication! #BREEAMExcellent #EPCArating #Sustainability #Innovation #TeslaCambridge #ProjectCompletion
We are thrilled to announce that our project, Tesla Cambridge, has officially reached practical completion! This significant milestone reflects the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our entire team at Parkway Construction. Over the past months, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the Tesla Cambridge facility meets the high standards with the Tesla brand. From the innovative design to the state-of-the-art construction techniques, our commitment to excellence has been at the forefront of this project. Project Team KAM Project Consultants CMP Architects Ltd Sweco MBA Consulting Engineers Ltd Eight Versa Stantec Scott White and Hookins #cambridge #construction
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We’re thrilled to have partnered with Pallet-Track, a leading UK logistics network specialising in palletised freight distribution, on their journey to a more sustainable future. Pallet-Track are breaking new ground as the first UK pallet network to accurately calculate it's full carbon footprint. To achieve this, our team at Eight Versa worked closely with them to: ✅ Establish a robust carbon footprint baseline. ✅ Align with international best practices like the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and ISO 14064 standards. ✅ Secure independent verification from Natural Carbon Solutions, earning the Carbon Measured certification. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in their commitment to reducing environmental impact while delivering excellence in logistics. Huge congratulations to the Pallet-Track team for their dedication to sustainability and for setting a high standard in the logistics sector! #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #Logistics #Decarbonisation #Collaboration
We’re proud to announce that Pallet-Track has become a Carbon Certified Business! 🌍 We’ve made major investments in reducing the environmental impact of our pallet network as part of our ongoing commitment to becoming carbon neutral. As part of this commitment, we’ve become the first UK pallet network to accurately measure, monitor and reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions, with the aim of becoming carbon neutral verified by Natural Carbon Solutions. We’ve partnered with carbon reduction specialists Eight Versa to calculate the emissions from our 3.8 million pallet movements in 2023 and to develop a roadmap to help us achieve our sustainability goals. 🛣️ Learn more about our journey to becoming carbon neutral: https://bit.ly/4ifG1d8 #PalletTrack #ProudToBePalletTrack #CarbonNeutral #PalletNetwork
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