CASE STUDY | TWO

Decarbonising Your Operational Carbon Footprint

with NZC Solutions

Why Decarbonising your Operational Carbon Footprint Matters

Decarbonising the operational carbon footprint is a critical challenge for the UK construction sector. Operational carbon refers to the emissions produced during the use phase of a building, primarily from energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and appliances. With the UK’s net-zero 2050 target and the interim carbon budgets in place, the construction industry has a major role to play in reducing emissions across both new builds and existing structures.

How NZC Solutions Can Help

Let us help you on your journey to capture your Operational Carbon!

NZC Solutions Ltd have a suite of carbon-specific calculation and reporting tools that, when combined, provide a unique solution for UK construction organisations looking to decarbonise their carbon impact.

NZC Plus has been specifically designed for UK construction organisations to capture and report on their operational carbon, leading to 3rd party verification and Net Zero status, all as part of their strategy and timeframes.

NZC Plus: Total Organisational Carbon Management

The NZC Plus platform from NZC Solutions is designed to help UK construction businesses calculate, reduce, and report their complete organisational carbon footprint, including Scopes 1, 2, and 3.

It offers real-time carbon tracking using a live UK carbon factor database, allows for third-party verification, and provides actionable insights into emissions hotspots. The tool also integrates with NZC’s Green Marketplace to help source lower-carbon alternatives.

CLIENT SUCCESS:

Ardent Glazing

Company Profile

Ardent Glazing is one of the leading installation services of bespoke aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors within the UK Construction sector.

The Challenge

To actively capture and report upon the company’s operational carbon impact as part of the overall business NZC strategy. Ability to provide real, credible, reportable data to demonstrate to their clients their decarbonisation journey and attributes.

The Solution

Using NZC Plus as the foundation for a robust, scalable decarbonisation strategy and route towards Net Zero Carbon status.

Key benefits of both platforms

Live specific UK Construction Carbon Database

Legislative aligned reporting document outputs

Carbon Hotspot Identification & Benchmarking

Supplier & Scope 3 Attribution

3rd Party Verification-Ready Reporting

Key outputs from Decarbonisation Strategy to date

Using NZC Plus to carbon capture data for the last 3 years of operation.

Full transparency in data and total inclusion of Scope 1, 2 and 3 data.

True Real-time benchmarking and analytics in the company’s performance
3^rd party verification reports provide credibility and confidence to clients and stakeholders.

Carbon Reduction measures across the business are easily identifiable and reportable.

The NZC Solutions support and innovative platforms have been instrumental in our decarbonisation success. With clear and accurate data, good, informed decision making is possible. We look forward to continuing our association with NZC Solutions as they look to bring yet more innovative solutions to market which will assist even further with our decarbonisation journey.

Peter Hurst | Managing Director, Ardent Glazing Ltd

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