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This October, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) made a landmark announcement, publishing the first set of maps (for 21 towns and cities listed at the end […]

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) continues to drive forward with the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF), supporting the crucial initiative to upgrade social housing across

The Challenge of Home Energy Efficiency Home monitoring tools could be the next revolution for energy efficiency in people’s homes. City Science is at the cutting edge of this innovation,

Written By Aidan Bennett Fast forward to 2050, heat pumps quietly warm homes, while newly insulated buildings keep their occupants cosy using far less energy. This isn’t just a dream

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are facing unprecedented pressure to understand and disclose their environmental impact and climate risks. The introduction of new reporting standards, such as the

In the rapidly evolving landscape of ESG reporting, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to revolutionise how companies disclose their sustainability information. However, in the absence of automation,

Measuring Scope 3 emissions in your supply chain can be daunting. These emissions are indirect, making it difficult to assess the embedded carbon of purchased goods and services without primary

The climate crisis is a pressing global challenge, and businesses are under increasing pressure to take action. Buyers, investors, and regulators are demanding greater transparency and accountability regarding a company’s

The world of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Home Energy Model. This new calculation methodology aims to address longstanding criticisms of

What is Cadence? Cadence 360 is a mapping tool which makes it easy to design, build and publish maps digitally, letting users share interactive maps with a single click. By

Written by Aidan Bennett As we push towards a greener future in the UK, the cost of electricity compared to gas remains a significant hurdle in our journey towards net-zero

As the UK strives to meet its ambitious net zero targets, local authorities and community leaders are increasingly turning to neighbourhood-scale initiatives to drive change. At City Science, we’ve been

A 20-minute neighbourhood is an urban planning concept that seeks to design places where all essential services—such as work, education, healthcare, shopping, and recreation—are within a 20-minute walk or bike

Offsetting residual emissions is one of the most intricate and debated aspects of corporate climate action today. The process involves navigating a labyrinth of project types, verification standards, pricing structures,

City Science is proud to announce its appointment as the Net Zero Finance Advisory partner for Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme, in partnership with BwB. Through this project we

Local Authorities, social housing providers and large portfolio owners face unique challenges in managing and maintaining the housing stock within their portfolios or regions. Rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and

The transition to low-carbon heating solutions is a crucial step in achieving our net-zero goals. Heat pumps are at the forefront of this revolution, but their efficiency and effectiveness heavily

We are thrilled to announce that City Science has been appointed to the ESPO Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies framework (500). This landmark framework allows public sector organisations

Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs) and Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEESs) have become vital tools in Local Authorities’ journey towards net zero. These comprehensive plans provide a roadmap

As part of Innovate UK’s ambitious £60 million Net Zero Living programme, City Science, alongside Bankers Without Boundaries, has been privileged to serve as advisors on Net Zero Finance as

Laurence Oakes-AshCEO, City Science The Importance of Net Zero for all parties Net Zero and the environment didn’t feature as heavily as I would have liked in the election commentary

City Science’s pioneering experiment to engage the public with a Net Zero campaign using social media influencers Public engagement is essential for Net Zero While achieving Net Zero requires a

We are delighted to announce that public-sector organisations can now procure City Science’s Net Zero services via the ESPO Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies framework (500). ESPO is

Net Zero Partnerships is an initiative developed by City Science to help local authorities accelerate their progress towards Net Zero. Net Zero Partnerships are realised through a simple seven-stage process

In this blog, Co-founder and CEO Laurence Oakes-Ash discusses the importance of Net Zero Partnerships for Local Authorities in the coming year and how City Science can help achieve this

In his New Year Message for 2024, CEO and Co-founder Laurence Oakes-Ash issues a plea for action to tackle climate change, but says we need to rely on human insight, not ‘blah, blah, blah’ from generative AI

In this blog to celebrate City Science’s 8th birthday, Co-founder and CEO Laurence Oakes-Ash looks at our origins, shares some key learnings and looks forward to a future of Net Zero Partnerships.

In this article, Joe McQuillen, Associate Director, discusses his experience seeking high-protein, low-carbon alternatives to meat for Low Carbon Lent.

We offer some insights into the requirement, of forthcoming guidance, for Quantifiable Carbon Reductions (QCR) within Local Transport Plans.

Significant changes to policy in three core areas mean local authorities are under pressure to develop (or at least update) their transport models. In this article we outline those reasons and provide a suggested approach for making the process less daunting that it might otherwise seem…

15-minute neighbourhoods are an idea that has been gaining popularity among urban planners and policymakers but to make the vision a reality, town and transport planners must overcome several challenges. In this blog we outline 6 and suggest how to tackle them.

For the second year of Low Carbon Lent, many City Science team members made changes to their lives in order to reduce their carbon footprint over the 40-day period of Lent. We asked them how they got on, and in this blog, we are sharing some of their most interesting learnings…

Senior Energy & Sustainability Consultant Jade Baker Edwards overviews Local Area Energy Planning and gives 7 reasons to develop a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP)

A LAEP is a fully costed plan for a local area to reduce carbon emissions and identifies the most effective changes needed in a local area’s energy system to reach its net zero targets and contribute to the national net zero commitment. In this article, we explain how they work and the most important deliverables a good LAEP will give you…

The City Science EV Maturity Model builds on our success with the Carbon Maturity Model to provide a framework to quantify the readiness of organisations such as local transport authorities for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

Low Carbon Lent is back for 2023 and the City Science team are encouraging all to participate – read on to learn how