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Mabbett introduces new ‘Climate & Carbon’ and ‘Energy’ teams two years on from GEP acquisition
30th September 2024
Two years on from the majority acquisition of GEP Environmental Ltd. (GEP Environmental), the firm has now fully integrated into Mabbett & Associates Ltd. (Mabbett) and will now trade under the Mabbett name. The integration introduces two new technical groups into the Mabbett service portfolio; Climate & Carbon to be headed up by Peter Schofield and Energy to be headed up by Bryan McAlpine, comprising of existing Mabbett energy engineering and GEP Environmental project engineers.
Read moreWhy Choose the Pathways to Net Zero Course?
13th May 2024
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s a need-to-have, and the Pathways to Net Zero course is the perfect way for professionals at every stage of their career to gain the skills they need to compile a sustainability strategy that gets results.
Read moreWhy Choose the Carbon Footprinting and Reporting Course?
2nd May 2024
The Carbon Footprinting and Reporting Course is one of the most popular courses at the GEP Training Centre – combining climate context with technical knowledge, it arms attendees with the skills they need to effectively report on their own organisation’s carbon reduction activities.
Read moreNHS Expands Carbon Reduction Plan Requirements from April 2024
15th April 2024
NHS suppliers, take note - the NHS has announced the extension of its Carbon Reduction Plan requirements to cover all new procurements with effect from April 2024.
Read moreWhat’s New in the Low Carbon Skills Fund Phase 5?
28th March 2024
How has Salix changed the rules for the latest round of the Low Carbon Skills Fund? Salix has used learning from delivering previous phases of the Low Carbon Skills Fund to drive operational efficiency and deliver more funding to those who need it most.
Read moreGEP Environmental Welcomes to the Team: Beth Kelly
22nd March 2024
At GEP Environmental, we’ve welcomed plenty of new faces into the team over the past few months. Today, we’re chatting with Training Coordinator Beth Kelly.
Read moreEnergy Saving Opportunity Scheme Compliance Update - MESOS
20th March 2024
Large organisations in the UK, take note – the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has updated its compliance terms. All organisations are now required to register on the Manage Your Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme reporting system (MESOS) by the deadline of 5th June 2024, though will not need to submit their compliance documentation until 6th August 2024.
Read moreLow Carbon Skills Fund 5 Announced
19th March 2024
Fantastic news for public sector decarbonisation as the UK government announces the Low Carbon Skills Fund Phase 5, the latest round of grants for the public sector to engage specialist advice to create heat decarbonisation plans.
Read moreGEP Environmental to support North Wales businesses in a £1.4 million net zero programme
15th March 2024
The GEP Environmental team is delighted to support Busnes@LlandrilloMenai with the Green Digital Academy programme, delivering £1.4 million in net zero support for North Wales Businesses!
Read moreThe Benefits of Environmental Compliance: Making the Most of SECR and ESOS
14th March 2024
It's Environmental compliance season, and more organisations than ever before are tracking emissions to comply with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) and Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).
Read moreWinchester District Low Carbon Assessments FREE for SMEs
9th January 2024
The GEP Environmental team is delighted to be working with Winchester City Council on their ‘Winchester District Low Carbon Assessments’ campaign. Supporting the Council, our team of energy and environmental experts will offer businesses in and around Winchester a Carbon Footprint and bespoke Carbon Reduction Action Plan free of charge, allowing them to identify interventions to reduce energy, water, waste and transport emissions, whilst highlighting funding opportunities. The result? A greener Winchester for years to come.
Read moreGEP Environmental now Certified to Deliver TM-44 Audits
11th December 2023
At GEP Environmental, we’re passionate about providing high-quality workplace learning opportunities to support motivated and talented professionals take the next step in their career. We’re delighted to announce that Energy Engineer Joe Mountford has just achieved the TM44 inspection accreditation.
Read moreEnvironmental Trends to Drive Impact for 2024
11th December 2023
2023 was a great year for sustainability, as more organisations than ever before took steps to reduce their carbon emissions and environmental impact. However, there is still plenty to do to achieve the UK government’s targets of limiting global warming to 1.5 C.
Read moreCarbon Footprinting and Reporting: Frequently Asked Questions
28th November 2023
The GEP Environmental team is delighted to announce the launch of our Carbon Footprinting and Reporting course! What should you know about this course?
Read moreScience-Based Targets Initiative Adjusts Qualification Criteria
27th November 2023
Great news for SMEs – the gold standard for sustainability just became more accessible.
Read moreWhat are the Benefits of ESOS?
15th November 2023
The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory requirement for all large organisations in the UK. However, ESOS has many benefits beyond compliance – it’s one of the easiest ways to improve operational capability, increase efficiency and take your sustainability efforts to the next level.
Read moreWhy is Environmental Training Important?
31st October 2023
It’s never been more important for businesses to address the climate crisis – but what is climate change, and how can your organisation help?
Read moreQuantis decommissions GHG Protocol Scope 3 Evaluator
8th August 2023
the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Evaluator, an important tool used by environmental consultants to examine carbon emissions beyond the source – will be decommissioned on 30th August 2023 due to outdated technology within its programme. What does this mean for the environmental sector, and how will Scope 3 emissions be calculated moving forward?
Read moreAviation Decarbonisation: The Role of Airports
26th July 2023
No time for take-off – In our inter-connected global economy aviation plays a fundamental role and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future.
Read moreBeat the Heat: Space Management and Cooling your Office this Summer
11th July 2023
There are ways to keep your office cool this morning that prioritise your sustainability goals and your business’ bottom line. Take a look at our blog for our best tips for using space management to beat the heat this season.
Read moreInternational Women in Engineering Day: Spotlighting Project Engineer Conchi Lopez
22nd June 2023
International Women in Engineering Day honours women in the field of engineering, and focuses on raising the profile of women who are changing the field of engineering every day.
Read moreGEP Environmental Welcomes to the Team: Grace Ryder
8th June 2023
At GEP Environmental, we’ve welcomed plenty of new faces into the team over the past few months. Today, we’re chatting with Projects Director Grace Ryder.
Read moreGEP Environmental achieves Heat Pump Federation Certification
19th April 2023
The GEP Environmental team is delighted to announce Heat Pump Federation Certification.
Read moreHow Employee Engagement Can Drive a Sustainable Business
18th April 2023
How can employee engagement drive sustainable business? Sustainability Consultant Laura Porter shares her expertise.
Read moreGEP Environmental Welcomes to the Team: Dominic Balian
24th March 2023
At GEP Environmental, we’ve been delighted to welcome new faces to the team over the past few months. Today, we’re chatting with Environmental Consultant Dominic Balian.
Read moreGEP Environmental hosting Road to Net Zero: Emphasis3 Decarbonisation Audit Workshops
10th February 2023
The GEP Environmental team is delighted to be hosting the Road to Net Zero: Emphasis3 Decarbonisation Audit workshops in conjunction with Greentech South this winter.
Read moreWhat is Net Zero Carbon? Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Emissions Explained
31st January 2023
What is Net Zero Carbon, and how can your organisation reduce carbon emissions?
Read moreCarbon Footprint, Carbon Reduction Plan, and the Organisational Net Zero Carbon Strategy
6th January 2023
Carbon Footprint, Carbon Reduction Plan, Net Zero Strategy - though these terms may sound similar, they each play an important and unique role in reducing an organisation’s carbon emissions. It’s critical to stay informed, and for organisations to assess what these crucial words mean in the context of their organisation.
Read moreEnvironmental Compliance for Christmas
13th December 2022
For many businesses, especially large businesses, the best place to start is legislation. How can you make your organisation environmentally compliant this Christmas? We’ve collated the most common types of legislation we help our clients navigate in our latest blog post.
Read moreTenants, Landlords, and Decarbonisation Responsibility
5th December 2022
Built environment emissions aren’t isolated to construction. They encompass all aspects of buildings – the way they are used, and the improvements that can be made to reduce their carbon impact. These two aspects, behavioural and building fabric, combine to create an entirely different equation – when it comes to commercial landlords and tenants, where does decarbonisation responsibility lie?
Read moreGEP Environmental Welcomes to the Team: Ollie Loveday-Lovell
22nd November 2022
At GEP Environmental, we’ve been delighted to welcome new faces to the team over the past few months. Today, we’re chatting with Environmental Consultant Ollie Loveday-Lovell.
Read moreGEP Environmental Welcomes to the Team: Sam Jones
14th November 2022
At GEP Environmental, we’ve been delighted to welcome new faces to the team over the past few months. Today, we’re chatting with Environmental Consultant Sam Jones.
Read moreNet Zero Carbon and the Healthcare Sector
11th November 2022
There are few items higher on the world’s agenda than reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability. For many businesses, the way forward is clear – except for one of the UK’s largest industries, healthcare.
Read moreGEP Environmental Welcomes to the Team: Agnes Richard
9th November 2022
At GEP Environmental, we’ve been delighted to welcome new faces to the team over the past few months.
Read moreThe Benefits of Carbon Footprinting for an Organisation
19th October 2022
What is a Carbon Footprint, why should your organisation be measuring it, and what are the benefits? We unpack these important Carbon Footprint questions in our latest blog post.
Read moreHeat Decarbonisation Plans and the Fabric First Approach
3rd October 2022
Is your business planning its Journey to Net Zero? If so, decarbonisation of heating is likely high on the agenda. The carbon emissions from heating systems make up nearly 37 percent of the UK’s overall emissions, meaning many businesses and organisations are turning to a Heat Decarbonisation Plan (HDP) to drive results.
Read moreThe Environmental Impacts of Space Management
27th September 2022
There are ways for employers to manage space in a way that minimises disruption, maximises employee happiness, and aren’t flashy or expensive. From identifying use of space to assessing whether you really need to move that wall, we've identified our best tips for space management below.
Read moreHeat Decarbonisation Plans: The Basics
7th September 2022
What is a Heat Decarbonisation Plan, and how can it help decarbonise your organisation? Our team chats the basics below.
Read more(Solar) Farming the Future: Renewable Energy at Swansea Bay University Health Board
6th September 2022
Project Manager Geraint Williams discusses his latest project – the delivery of the Swansea Bay UHB Solar Farm, the first health board-owned solar farm in the UK.
Read moreGEP Environmental’s Shamir Robinson wins Class Medal
17th August 2022
At GEP Environmental, we’re passionate about providing high-quality workplace learning opportunities to support motivated and talented future professionals.
Read moreUsing an ESG Strategy to Drive Social Impact
23rd June 2022
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies have become an integral aspect of organisations’ business plans.
Read moreGEP Environmental acquired by Mabbett
13th June 2022
Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) has continued its strategic growth journey with the acquisition of leading energy and environmental consultants, GEP Environmental Ltd (GEP Environmental).
Read moreGEP Environmental completes Building Energy Efficiency Audits at Thorns Collegiate Academy
20th May 2022
The GEPEnv team was delighted to complete a building energy efficiency audit at Thorns Collegiate Academy this May.
Read moreA ‘Fabric First’ Approach to Building Design
13th May 2022
It’s official – customers are prioritising sustainability in everyday purchases.
Read moreGEPEnv Completes PSDS 1 Refit Programme Support for Ealing Council
11th May 2022
GEPEnv has been providing lead technical engineering services to Ealing Council for their PSDS 1 Refit programme of works across 16 buildings since March 2021.
Read moreGEP Environmental Events 2022
9th May 2022
2022 has been a big year for GEP Environmental, and it’s only set to get bigger as we take our carbon emissions expertise out on the road to a host of different events.
Read moreGEP Environmental Joins Pledge to Net Zero
28th April 2022
The GEP Environmental team has joined the Pledge to Net Zero, a commitment the environmental industry has begun worldwide to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Read moreSwansea Bay University Health Board New Solar Farm
23rd March 2022
The Morriston Hospital solar farm, which is being delivered through the Re:fit framework, will see almost 10,000 PV panels installed over an area of 20,000m² and, when operational, will supply over 3.5 million kWh of zero-carbon electricity to Morriston Hospital.
Read moreEnvironment and Climate Emergency
2nd May 2019
GEP Environmental welcomes the motion passed by the UK Parliament on 1st May 2019 to declare an “environment and climate emergency”.
Read moreESOS 2019 - Are you ready for Phase 2?
9th April 2019
Although ESOS is a mandatory obligation, it should also be considered as a real opportunity to achieve savings if you undertake some of the energy and transport conservation measures which ESOS will identify. Overall, this will help you to reduce Costs, Improve CSR and ensure Compliance.
Read moreGEP approved as an ICP Credentialed Quality Assurance Provider
1st February 2018
GEP Environmental has been approved as an ICP (Investor Confidence Project) Credentialed Quality Assurance Provider.
Read moreAre you ready for MEES?
23rd August 2017
The new Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 come into force on the 1st April 2018, requiring minimum standards of energy efficiency for all new and renewal leases.
Read moreGEP awarded new LEP framework
19th April 2017
GEP are delighted to have secured the award to provide CRC auditing and other energy services through the latest LEP framework.
Read moreA practical introduction to M&V
28th March 2017
Following a series of successful M&V workshops across Wales in February, planning has already started on further workshops in the summer for those who missed this previous opportunity.
Read moreNew Case Study published - Kent County Council Green Guardians Training courses
10th March 2017
GEP Environmental has been providing the much valued "Green Guardians" training course for Kent County Council.
Read moreWhat is M&V and why do you need it?
27th February 2017
“Measurement & Verification (M&V) is the process of using measurements to reliably determine actual saving created within an individual facility by an energy management program.” IPMVP Vol I, 2010.
Read moreBS 8555:2016 now available for pre-order
13th December 2016
BS 8555:2016 is a Phased Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation Guide and is now available for pre-order.
Read moreChristmas waste from your business
12th December 2016
Regardless of the size or sector of your business there will be an impact on your waste stream due to Christmas. It may be increased production to meet seasonal demand or it may be Christmas parties and decorations!
Read moreWhy is it important to have an Environmental Legal Register?
7th October 2016
An Environmental Legal Register not only identifies new pieces of legislation but it helps you to interpret how each piece of new and existing legislation is relevant to your business. It is used to demonstrate and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and is a key part of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems.
Read moreBig Green Event Workshop 1 - How to implement an EMS
23rd September 2016
GEP Environmental presented a series of workshops at the Big Green Event on the 20th September. The first one of the day was titled "How to implement an EMS and meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015."
Read moreBig Green Event Workshop 2 - The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations
23rd September 2016
GEP Environmental presented a series of workshops at the Big Green Event in Southampton on the 20th September. The second one was titled "Building Refurbishment and the MEES regulations".
Read moreBig Green Event Workshop 3 - “It’s not easy, being green”
23rd September 2016
GEP Environmental presented a series of workshops at the Big Green Event on the 20th September. This third in the series was titled "It's not easy being green - but it really does make sense!"
Read moreDepartment of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Abolished
3rd August 2016
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) were replaced last month by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The success of the BEIS will be reviewed in the coming months and will largely be determined by the effectiveness of the strategy and actions taken on climate change and energy security.
Read moreGEP Environmental at the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Business Growth Event
26th July 2016
GEP Environmental exhibited at the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Business Growth Event at the Winchester Guildhall on the 14th July 2016.
Read moreUK Government publishes fifth carbon budget
30th June 2016
GEP welcomes the Government’s publication of the Fifth Carbon Budget. Published on 29 June 2016, just a week after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the Fifth Carbon Budget provides reassurance to environmentalists and the energy industry that the UK is committed to tackling Climate Change and promoting a low carbon economy.
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