COP 26: Week 1 round up
As we enter Week 2 of COP 26 we thought it would be useful to take a look at the goals of COP26 and what has been achieved so far. COP 26 has four primary goals of climate mitigation, adaptation, finance and collaboration, summarised as follows: 1. Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep […]
new team member
We are delighted to welcome Paul Wolstenholme to the Envance Team. Paul is an experienced consultant with a background in ecology, environmental data analysis and developing bespoke digital solutions. His experience spans a range of infrastructure and development sectors. He has helped to develop innovative digital systems for a range of infrastructure operators including Network Rail […]
The Economics of Biodiversity - Final Report
The Government has published the Final Report of the Independent Review on the Economics of Biodiversity led by Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, which it commissioned in Spring 2019. This enormously important report brings together an understanding of ecosystem process and economic activity, and suggests that we must adopt a more sustainable lead approach by altering […]
Envance joins the supply chain sustainability school
Envance has recently signed up to become a member of the supply chain sustainability school and is please to have achieved bronze membership. The supply chain sustainability school was launched in 2012 and provides a wide range of free resources and assessments to upskill those working within the built environment sector. The school focuses on […]
The start of a green industrial revolution?
The Prime Minister has set out a ten point plan aiming to kick start a green industrial revolution. Whilst the merits and content of the plan, for example the advancement of nuclear energy, can be debated, this must surely be a positive move, recognising and supporting the growing consensus for the need to transition to […]
TCFD-aligned disclosures to be mandatory across the UK economy by 2025
The Government has announced its intention for the UK to become the first country in the world to make Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) aligned disclosures fully mandatory across the economy by 2025. In a Commons statement the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the financial services sector was to enter a new chapter […]
Government announces plan to boost offshore wind
The Prime Minister has announced a package of measures aimed at helping the country to build back better and boost offshore wind power. Read the Government's press release here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plans-to-make-uk-world-leader-in-green-energy
Environment Bill update
The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposed approach and timescales for setting long term legally binding targets to meet its environmental aspirations. The paper advocates adoption of a systems wide approach to the natural environment and that include setting at least one target for each of the four priority areas: air […]
BREEAM advisory professional services from Envance
Envance's in house Breeam Advisory Professionals are able to provide AP services at both design and site stages to help you achieve your desired Breeam rating. We are delighted to be able to be able to offer this service as providing high quality sustainable buildings is key to delivering a better future. BREEAM APs provide […]
we have a new office!
Following a slight delay due to lockdown, we have finally moved in to our new office in Houldsworth Mill Business Centre. Our new address is: Suite 450 Houldsworth Mill Business Centre Houldsworth Street Stockport SK5 6DS 0161 327 1 723