Associate Director - Sustainability @Savills / Occasional Musician / Man of Kent / Biscuit Eater
Leeds, England
Joined May 2016
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Super excited to finally share this updated analysis on the countries most responsible for climate change, now including all sources of CO2:
US 509GtCO2
CN 284
RU 172
BR 113
ID 103
DE 88
IN 86
UK 74
JP 68
CA 65
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carbonbrief.org/analysis-whi…
That's the plan 👍 Aiming to bring through the next batch of property focused sustainability leaders here at @Savills!
Great to see the Savills Sustainability Graduate Scheme aligned to @iemanet Practitioner membership #PIEMA #careers #sustainability #hiring savills.co.uk/current-gradua…
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Ten years ago, 7% of electricity in the UK came from #lowcarbon sources. In 2018, the figure was 33%. And in 2019, we generated more #electricity from #renewables than from fossil fuels for the first time since the Industrial Revolution.
Find out more:
ensvgtr.uk/efBjR
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There are many reasons why landlords and investors should get the #sustainability credentials of their assets assessed. In our latest blog post, Sophie Chick, explains the different types of green building certification methods that are worth exploring: savi.li/6010Tv9Eq
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While we can expect to see an increase in Environmental, Social and Governance (#ESG) specific investment vehicles, combining responsible investment with ongoing responsible management will be key in order to develop future-proof buildings
Read more: sav.li/jjt
Phenomenal stats on renewable usage vs fossil fuels in electricity generation.
Two astonishing facts before breakfast:
1) Great Britain has gone two months without coal power AND
2) GB renewables have generated more electricity than fossil fuels in 2020 to date, per quick analysis I did last night
More in this piece by @BBCJustinR
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UK Govt response to carbon pricing consultation published. Commits to a UK ETS with Phase I running from 2021- 2030, which could be linked or standalone, and will have a cap net zero aligned by Jan 2024 at the very latest. First net zero aligned ETS! gov.uk/government/consultati…
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#ESG passes the Covid challenge. At its heart #ESG is simply a way of running efficient, low impact organisations which deliver better returns to shareholders and society. ft.com/content/50eb893d-98ae… via @financialtimes
The latest issue of @Savills Impacts is now out - It was great to contribute insight on the impact of the climate change tipping point. Other articles include thoughts on the advancing net zero agenda by @alanjsomerville
savills.com/impacts/index.ht…
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What lessons can we learn from Asia on returning to the workplace?
#SavillsOfficeFiT is pleased to present a webinar hosted by Savills EMEA cross border tenant advisory team, in conjunction with colleagues across APAC, exploring this.
Watch the webinar: sav.li/i6p
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National Grid says it’s currently forecasting that Britain will see a new record low power demand overnight this Sunday at just 14.4GW - lower than the 15.2GW seen on Easter Monday.
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Big investors urge companies to maintain focus on climate change ft.com/content/b019e52e-3555… via @financialtimes
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Britain's electricity mix at 1pm on 20th Apr 2020
Nuclear 17.4% Gas 19.4% Coal 0.0%
Wind 28.8% Solar 28.0% Hydro 0.4%
Biomass 3.5% Import 2.1% Storage 0.0% Other 0.5%
Generation 33GW
Carbon intensity 127 gCO2eq/kWh
vs a target of 50-100 gCO2e/kWh by 2030
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Renewables generated more electricity than any other UK power source in first three months of year, shows @enappsys analysis: businessgreen.com/news/40137… by @James_BG
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On Thursday at 8pm, the UK came out to show its appreciation for all of the hard work that @NHSuk workers are putting in.
As we continue to share positive stories from across the Savills network, here is a flavour of the support shown, from our offices, to properties we manage.
Apparently the whole of North Leeds is out running. All keeping a good distance from other runners and pedestrians. May as well use the rare bit of warmness to blow some work from home cobwebs away!
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For anyone that believes #HS2 is solely about the minutes, it's not. These plans look excellent for the currently underutilised around Sheffield station. – at Walthamstow, London
Plans have been revealed for the Midland Station masterplan, which includes re-routing the ring road and tram system. Document available here democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/d… #sheffieldissuper
Dare I say, the finest @Savills office in the country! A look into the local office market as it's gone from strength to strength #Leeds
2019 saw Leeds continue to go from strength to strength; with @Channel4's relocation of its national HQ to the city a key highlight.
Our latest research takes a closer look at the #office market in #Leeds: sav.li/h3j
Brad Johnson retweeted
NEW - Analysis: UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen 29% over the past decade | @DrSimEvans bit.ly/39hO5WR