Net Zero gap analysis and strategy workshop

Benefits achieved

• Significant actual energy savings achieved
• Improved data for accuracy of carbon footprint
• Recommendations for further energy savings
• A robust Net Zero strategy and action plan now in place 

Summary

Ashville, a leading commercial real estate and property company based in Bristol, offers a complete solution and turnkey service for commercial property needs. Ashville has around 280 suppliers and a complex company structure, with all day-to-day building management operations handled by subsidiary Ashville Asset Management (AAM).  

The company currently manages some 15 different commercial buildings, ranging from Georgian through mid and late 20th century to new build. Ashville is also embarking on the expansion of its office new builds and refurbishment activities, primarily for sale on the commercial market. 

Ashville approached JRP to assist in the development of an appropriate Net Zero strategy and a strategic approach to asset design/build/management.

There were three stages to JRP's approach to assist Ashville;

Stage 1 - JRP carried out audits at 3 sites with representative buildings (large to small, age/type of build and occupancy) and collated a complete dataset of utilities usage per building. 

Stage 2 - JRP completed a Net Zero Gap Analysis to identify the key improvements needed and opportunities to be realised from an emissions perspective 

Stage 3 - A Strategy Development Workshop was held with the Ashville executive team, facilitated by the JRP Project Manager and another member of the JRP team. 

JRP is continuing to work with Ashville on annual carbon foot printing and providing ongoing Net Zero support.

Results

• Substantial reduction in gas consumption at one building was achieved following the installation of external temperature sensors and improved management of the existing system, as recommended in the energy audit. This led to an actual reduction in gas consumption of 61% from their baseline.
• Improved data for Net Zero footprint from agreeing data access with tenants (replacing estimates based on floor area) – one property reduced the reported energy by 86% by using actual data. 

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