The world's first whole-life net-zero hotel Room2 in Chiswick has been shortlisted for this year's Net Zero Initiative at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) National Awards. The awards are dedicated to celebrating and recognising companies and individuals who have impacted the built environment through their dedication, contribution, and hard work. The new build hotel which opened its doors to the public in December 2021,… Read more⇒

Elementa Consulting, a member of Integral Group, is proud to release its 2021 Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Report (“CSER Report”). This is the fifth publicly released annual report on its ESG commitments to the planet and people. 2021 CSER Key Highlights Zero Carbon Operations Implementation Plan release with supporting strategies to meet World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment Anti-Racism Action Plan progress… Read more⇒

Awareness This year marks 10 years for me in the battle with Multiple Myeloma, a type of blood cancer similar to better-known cancers like lymphoma and leukaemia. We all think we are invincible, and are hopeful that these troubles will never happen to us. That’s certainly how I felt, especially as a 38-year-old reasonably fit and healthy person. But unfortunately, these problems in life don’t… Read more⇒

Are we Future Homes Standard 2025 ready? Thu 30-Jun-202213:10 - 14:30 UnlockNetZero stage New homes in England will need to produce 30% less CO2 from June 2022 to help the country move towards net zero. This is an important step for the sector ahead of the Future Homes and Buildings Standard coming into effect in 2025, but how do we ensure we’re ready to meet… Read more⇒

Elementa has been appointed as MEP and Sustainability consultants for Zeal Hotels' new hotel concept which follows sustainable principles from the build and throughout its operation to hopefully create a carbon net zero property. Tim Wheeldon, managing director, Zeal Hotels, said that the concept has been welcomed “with open arms” by planning authorities. “We have been working on the idea of a sustainable hotel for… Read more⇒

To support the refreshed Good Growth by Design programme, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has appointed 42 new Mayor’s Design Advocates (MDAs) including Elementa Consulting's Associate Clara Bagenal George – to support the Mayor’s Good Growth by Design programme and help shape London into a better city by promoting quality and inclusion on the built environment. MDAs are independent experts who will support the… Read more⇒

A cross-industry initiative has been launched to develop the UK's first Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Leading industry organisations BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS, and UKGBC have joined forces to champion this initiative. Whilst significant progress has been made in defining what ‘net zero’ means for buildings in the UK, a process of market analysis showed a clear demand for… Read more⇒

PERE ESG & Impact Forum will explore how real estate investors are going beyond commitments to deliver real world sustainability outcomes through real estate. Join the Forum to discover strategies that protect and create value through ESG at an asset and portfolio level with industry leading experts. Discussions will enable those in the early stages of ESG adoption to deliver value and drive results in… Read more⇒

Elementa are exhibiting at ISBA (Independent Schools'​ Bursars Association) conference alongside ArchitecturePLB. Drop by stand 125 or book a 30-minute in-depth consultation with one of our specialist design team for free advice and support on managing and maximising your estate. Simon Ebbatson looks forward to welcoming you to our stand at The ICC Birmingham. Click here to book your appointment Read more⇒

Elementa Consulting include fleet vehicle emissions in its carbon offset strategy to meet the requirements of the World Green Building Council (WGBC)’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.  In June of 2018, Elementa Consulting, a member of Integral Group, became a founding signatory of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings (NZCB) Commitment (“Commitment”). In 2020, the firm successfully achieved net-zero carbon emissions… Read more⇒