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From asset to liability: When net-zero promises fall apart in due diligence
Net-zero isn’t just about ethics or optics anymore. When investment firms or acquisition teams do t...

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From reactive to proactive: rethinking maintenance for better outcomes
Good facility management should protect your buildings, your people, and your bottom line. But in m...

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Rethinking hot water safety in a net-zero context
In many organisations, compliance with Legionella regulations is a well-established routine: mainta...

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Why energy security is now a business-critical issue
Some resources are so fundamental that without them, business comes to a standstill. Labour, capita...

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Electrification isn’t the finish line if the grid isn’t clean when you plug in
As organisations remove gas boilers and install heat pumps, they’re rightly targeting Scope 1 emiss...

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Compliance starts with clarity: navigating the EPC road ahead
By 2030, every rented commercial property in England and Wales will need to meet a minimum EPC rati...

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The invisible embodied carbon in reaching net-zero targets
Reaching net-zero often feels like solving the wrong problem in the dark. You upgrade the obvio...

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The power of perspective: how understanding Energy Use Intensity can transform your building’s performance
You wouldn’t drive a car without watching the rev counter. Not because it tells you how far you’ve ...

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Reporting under CSRD starts this year—here’s what that means
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force across Europe in January 20...

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New EU Energy Directive: what it means for commercial real estate
In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted a major update to the Energy Performance of Building...

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EU Flags major gaps in Ireland’s 2030 climate strategy
In May 2025, the European Commission delivered a stark assessment of Ireland’s National Energy and ...

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Do digital twins have what it takes?
Digital twins sound like the future: a full virtual replica of your building, fed by real-time data...

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The future of sustainable buildings: the role of ISO 52120 in building energy management
A few years back, the International Organisation for Standards began providing a methodology for ran...

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The three pillars of zero-emissions buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has introduced a standardised, verifiable basis for defining a zero-e...

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How you can get big results with little data
Ever used or heard of Shazam? When you hear a song you like and get curious about the title, Shazam...

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Bridging the gap between those setting the sails and those steering the ship
Transparent, tangible information can be powerful in the hands of those with the responsibility and...

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Do offsetting schemes lead to false carbon neutrality?
In an era where the threat of climate change looms over us like a dark cloud, we must take responsi...

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Why having too much information is not efficient
We’ve all heard variations of the expression: “Too close to the wood to see the trees”. It’s where ...

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The Performance Gap: bridging the divide between building design and energy consumption
Imagine this scenario: You have just bought yourself the latest Tesla 208 Cd, which is built for sp...

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The 3 R’s of energy waste: Reduce, Recycle, Report
Recycling is part of our lives from the moment we’re born. Plastic goes into one bin, while green w...

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Achieving sustainability goals in a multi-tenant office building
Ever met a child who didn’t want to win a competition, or even just be the best at something they l...

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How performance monitoring KPIs influence the net-zero targets and financial viability of our buildings
Even before investing in renewables or upgrades, you want to make sure your building uses its energ...

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From maintenance to mileage: how building data can keep us on track
The genius of a car dashboard lies in its simplicity. Despite the ever-increasing complexity of tec...

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Why energy efficiency initiatives should be a top priority in decarbonisation
It seems a quick fix: spending large budgets on renewables, digital twins, and high-tech devices to...

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How understanding EUI can transform your building’s performance
One of the most powerful tools in the pursuit of energy efficiency in commercial buildings is the E...

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The ripple effect of ESG on the future of our buildings
The Emerging Trends Europe survey showed that 9 in 10 commercial property investors believe running...

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