Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorised
AI is becoming prevalent in many work environments, with accompanying claims around the technology’s positive and negative impacts on the climate crisis. A recent article in Transform [1] (ISEP’s bimonthly publication) spoke with Golestan Sally Radwan, the Chief...
Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorised
Geoengineering has become a buzzword in some entrepreneur circles as an exciting and large-scale way to tackle climate change, however for many it remains a nebulous concept full of uncertainties. A recent article in the ISEP publication Transform [1] explored the...
Apr 23, 2026 | Uncategorised
In recent months here at SHIFT, we have been conducting energy audit reports on GP surgeries in the Gloucestershire area. In total, 68 practices were visited and audited on their energy usage, and our trusted assessors identified energy saving opportunities at each...
Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
At SHIFT we produce excellent environment reports, which clients use for compliance, investors requirements and effective sustainability strategy development. But there is another use! The data in the reports is really useful for marketing. Our friends at Brace For...
Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
Our governing body, the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) has recently published the ‘Industry guiding principles for developments’ for environmental clerks of works (EnvCoW). The document details 10 principles to help drive...
Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorised
As regulations on the efficiency of new houses in the UK increase, knowledge and experience around building methods that can support these changes are becoming invaluable. As part of a company social, the SHIFT Environment team visited MBC Timber Frame to get an...
Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorised
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2026 lists extreme weather events in the top 4 risks in both the short (2 years) and long term (10 years) [1]. So, it’s good to see that a new long term flood risk dataset for English homes is available from Defra. It...
Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorised
We have previously highlighted the work of The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD). It is a similar initiative to TCFD but instead of climate related disclosures, it is oriented towards social related disclosures. In their most...
Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorised
Introduction Our professional institute, ISEP, has recently issued a document about financing adaptation to climate change [1]. The key takeaways are: Adaptation finance is now central – Climate adaptation has emerged as a core component of resilient...
Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
Why we exist At its core, SHIFT Environment exists for one reason: to drive real environmental improvements through meaningful environmental reporting. Reporting shouldn’t just be a box-ticking exercise. Whether we’re delivering environmental benchmarking, compliance...
Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorised
Another year and another set of regional CO2 emissions data has been released [1]. Splitting up UK data into regional emissions does seem to take DESNZ a bit of time and the data they are using is from 2023. Nevertheless, it does allow for some analysis. It is...
Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorised
Decarbonisation starts with one simple principle: you can only manage what you measure. Yet through our work on supply chain engagement, we consistently see the same challenge. Many property maintenance companies don’t currently have a clear understanding of their...
Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
Resilient, Renewable, Ready: Why UK Organisations Are Switching to Eqonic’s LFP Battery Energy Storage Solutions We recently spoke with battery company Eqonic who told us about their research into batteries that, “contain no lithium, no rare earth metals and no...
Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
We spoke with our friends at Renewable Hub about their latest offering on Microgrids. Here’s what they said: Introduction As energy demand rises and the UK pushes toward low-carbon electricity, organisations are increasingly looking for ways to generate and manage...
Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
We recently attended an insightful talk titled “AI and Machine Learning for Agriculture and Food”, hosted by the Royal Agricultural University and delivered by data scientists from Ricardo. Alongside highlighting the financial opportunities for the sector, the session...
Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
Feedback from a roundtable held September 2025 Staff from 24 UK social landlords representing over 350,000 homes attended the on-line session. We presented our proposed Environmental Quality Management System (EQMS) and the feedback was largely positive. The purpose...
Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
At SHIFT Environment, we focus on helping landlords turn sustainability goals into day-to-day practice. We were pleased to contribute to Drova’s Housing Association Outlook Report 2026 [1], which brings together voices from across the sector to reflect on where...
Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
A guide for care homes and buildings for people with special needs Energy usage Care homes and other buildings for people with special needs may appear similar to other buildings, but they have unique environmental considerations. Energy consumption is often higher...
Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
Background to water efficiency Water is a precious resource, and with climate change leading to hotter summers and less rainfall, water efficiency is becoming increasingly important. Sustainable water management is key, and data from regulators like Ofwat can help us...
Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
Background We had a fascinating meeting with innovative off-site home builder Agile Homes. They shared with us some of their great innovations. Here’s what they told us about their approach to the Future Homes Standard, flexible “needs-led” design and a novel...
Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
Great news for residents and the environment! The long-awaited review of the Decent Homes Standard is finally here [1], and it brings with it a significant focus on environmental improvements. Even better, this updated standard will apply to both social and...
Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
Overheating is back in the news [1]. As the UK faces potential heatwaves, it is an apt time to look at some figures. In this blog we’ll look at Met Office Projections, the difference between regions and what can you do to reduce overheating in your homes and...
Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorised
Why this matters Through our SHIFT assessments, we’ve found that new build homes still have some distance to go before they can be considered truly sustainable. Our scoring system evaluates: The number of sustainable features in a home How effectively those...
Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorised
[1] Background On the International Day of Happiness each year the United Nation’s (UN) annually release the updated World Happiness Report, which provides insights into global wellbeing and regional happiness rankings [2]. But how is happiness linked to...
May 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Introduction England’s waste recycling rate was 44% between 2023-2024, but how does your local area perform compared to this? Some areas in England are known for having a better reputation than others when it comes to waste production, but do the official statistics...
May 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Climate Change Committee has recently released its seventh carbon budget, and this is how it could affect your property portfolio. Carbon budgets get released every five years by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to advise the Government on the necessary targets...
May 19, 2025 | Uncategorised
We had an interesting meeting with Rendesco who develop heat pump networks. They shared their particular unique selling points with us, including lower install costs than other alternatives. Here’s what the said: Business Development Manager, Zoe recently joined...
Apr 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Our governing institute, IEMA, kindly published our article on evaluating the degree to which materials are responsibly sourced [1]. Here’s what we wrote. When using UK-based suppliers, it is easy to assume you are not using materials produced unethically or at the...
Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorised
Governments have been encouraging businesses to incorporate sustainability for decades. New research has found that over the past 10 years, global ESG regulations have increased by 155% (1). Many companies see this as costly compliance work, that “burdens companies”...
Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Summertime overheating is a key risk for the elderly, as heatwaves coincide with increasing mortality rates [1]. The 2003 ten-day heatwave across England and Wales, caused a 33% increase in deaths for those aged above 75 [2]. The...
Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Before Millie’s time here at SHIFT Environment, she completed her BSc in Environmental Biology at the University of Nottingham. During her final year, she grasped the opportunity to work alongside academic professionals on an ongoing project, launched by the...
Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorised
Following our various environmental reports, many of our clients have gone on to install solar PV panels. That is a great thing and an even a better thing is to monitor the performance of those panels. We had a chat with Solar...
