decarb

Dedicated to decarb

Decarbonisation is complex. Whether you’re meeting tenant expectations, maximising portfolio value, or simply ensuring compliance with minimum standards, the pressures and the benefits of decarbonising real estate estates continue to grow.

The ‘why’ to decarbonise is clear but the how can feel challenging, especially if faced with limited resources, a large portfolio, or demanding deadlines. That’s why we’ve created decarb by Avison Young – delivering decarbonisation solutions from feasibility, fit-out, funding advice and facilities management. We can do this under one clear contract, with your own dedicated expert, the best of our technical expertise and professional services.

Make your move from ambition to action. Talk to the team that’s dedicated to decarbonising real estate.

DESIGNED

  • Work with our trusted architects for interior fit-out and deep retrofit designs
  • Whole life carbon modelling to identify opportunities to reduce embodied carbon
  • Economic modelling for renewables and battery storage and heating electrification solution design and analysis
  • Planning advice and support

FUNDED

  • Business case creation
  • Advice and support on financing options to minimise upfront CapEx
  • Alignment with PPA providers for renewable projects

DELIVERED

  • Everything from fit-out through to deep retrofit, including improved space and amenities
  • Installation and commissioning of renewables, battery storage, heating electrification and energy efficiency upgrades
  • Change management and workplace strategy

MANAGED

  • Management of debt KPI's including sustainable accreditations and energy and carbon reduction
  • Financial performance reviews against original business case
  • Energy procurement and consumption management

MAINTAINED

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Energy dashboards to drive continued consumption reduction
  • Renewables maintenance to support minimum generation guarantees

Delaying your decarbonisation journey could lead to stranded assets, higher retrofit costs, and missed opportunities for financial and reputational growth. Start now and future-proof your portfolio.

“I’m passionate about supporting organisations on ‘how’ they make their transition to a low carbon future and this solution empowers owners, developers and investors to cut their emissions, lower costs, and future proof assets, all whilst meeting their sustainability and decarbonisation goals."

Chris Wright
Director, Head of Sustainability & Decarbonisation, UK

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