Commercial Lettings and Net Zero

Question 1

What is Net Zero?

Answer 1

Any greenhouse gas emissions from a property and its use are offset to give a net zero balance.

Question 2

what is carbon neutral?

Answer 2

Mitigating emissions regardless of the level of reductions, so often using offsets.

Question 3

How are emissions assesed?

Answer 3

Scope 1 - Owned and Controlled sources

Scope 2 - Purchased energy

Scope 3 - Indirect emissions upstream and downstream as from suppliers or business travel.

Question 4

How might offsetting emissions be achieved in the case of farm buildings converted to offices?

Answer 4

• Using renewable energy as the power supply (Solar?)
• Reviewing fixed equipment such as boilers
• Ground source/air course heat pumps
• Insulation of spaces, pipes etc
• Reviewing buildings for energy loss.

Question 5

How would you advise your client on offsetting emissions?

Answer 5

• Meeting MEES
• expensive but brings continued lettings and good tenants protecting rental income