Net Zero Strategy Independent Decarbonisation Advisory for Commercial Asset Owners
Arc Renewables is RICS-accredited, MCS Certified, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and CHAS Advanced accredited. Arc provides independent Net Zero strategy advisory to UK commercial clients with no commercial relationship with any EPC contractor, PPA funder, equipment supplier, or offset provider.
Accreditations & Standards
Arc Renewables is RICS-accredited, MCS Certified, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and CHAS Advanced accredited providing the professional standards framework that institutional clients, property funds, and commercial operators require from an independent energy advisor.
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management System certification. Signals process rigour and consistent delivery standards.
ISO 14001 Certified
Environmental Management System certification. Relevant for sustainability-conscious clients.
RICS Accredited
Professional standards aligned with commercial property sector. The single most important trust signal for property investors, asset managers, and REITs.
MCS Certified
Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Relevant for commercial solar installations. Signals technical compliance.
NAPIT
Compliance certification for electrical and renewable energy work.
CHAS Advanced
Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme Advanced level. Signals H&S compliance for construction-related work.
How Your Business Can Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions
A Net Zero claim is only as credible as the strategy behind it. UK corporates, property funds, and logistics operators are now accountable to investors, lenders, regulators, and customers for the carbon claims they make and the framework is tightening. SECR, TCFD, the FCA’s sustainability disclosure regime, and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation all demand that decarbonisation pathways and renewable energy claims are evidenced, auditable, and structurally sound.
Most Net Zero advice that commercial organisations receive is shaped by a commercial interest: a developer selling a PPA, an installer selling a rooftop scheme, an offset provider selling credits, or a consultancy selling an offset-heavy strategy because offsets are the easiest revenue line to bill against. Arc Renewables is none of those things. We advise on Net Zero pathway design as an independent fee-paid advisor and we earn nothing from the equipment, contracts, or instruments our clients procure as a result.
Arc’s Net Zero Strategy service sits alongside our Renewable Energy Consultancy, PPA Advisory, and Renewable Energy Certificate Strategy lines. It is the function that sequences on-site generation, energy efficiency, off-site procurement, and certificate strategy into a single auditable pathway designed around the buyer’s reporting obligations and absolute reduction targets, not around a seller’s product margin.
What Arc does?
- Net Zero pathway design
A site-by-site or portfolio-level decarbonisation pathway built from the buyer’s actual energy profile, asset base, and reporting obligations. Arc sequences on-site generation, energy efficiency, off-site procurement (PPA or sleeved supply), and residual certificate strategy in the order that delivers the most reduction for the least capital and that aligns with SBTi and TCFD validation requirements.
- Baseline emissions assessment
An independent Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3 baseline aligned to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Arc validates the boundary, the data sources, and the methodology so that the reduction trajectory you commit to is built on a defensible starting position rather than a number a previous consultant inherited from another framework.
- SBTi and Corporate Net-Zero Standard alignment
For organisations pursuing Science Based Targets initiative validation, Arc structures the decarbonisation strategy to meet SBTi’s near-term and long-term requirements including the renewable energy procurement criteria (matching, additionality, geographic alignment) and the residual emissions removal approach. Arc works alongside your sustainability lead or external sustainability consultancy on the technical procurement components.
- SECR and TCFD reporting alignment
Arc advises on how the Net Zero strategy connects to your SECR submission, TCFD disclosure, and (where applicable) ISSB-aligned reporting. The procurement and certificate decisions you make directly shape what you can report. Arc makes sure those decisions are made deliberately rather than discovered at year-end.
- Portfolio Net Zero advisory
For property funds, REITs, logistics operators, and housing associations with multi-site portfolios, Arc designs portfolio-wide Net Zero strategies sequencing on-site generation across the estate, aggregating off-site procurement to maximise commercial leverage, and consolidating reporting under a single auditable framework. Output is structured for asset committees and investment boards, not engineering teams.
Key distinction
Net Zero is not a procurement category. It is a target architecture that depends on absolute emissions reductions across the value chain, with high-quality residual removals only at the end. A strategy built around buying Renewable Energy Certificates without first sequencing on-site generation, efficiency, and contracted off-site supply will not survive an SBTi validation panel or a serious auditor’s assurance review. Arc’s starting position is always reduction first procurement and certificates are downstream tools, not the strategy itself.
New construction projects must adhere to increasingly stringent regulations that promote high-performance standards. Initiatives like Design for Performance are urging developers to focus on energy intensity in addition to carbon emissions. However, a significant portion of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been constructed, necessitating substantial renovations to reduce energy consumption and eliminate dependence on fossil fuels.
The ultimate goal is to establish a zero-carbon supply that meets demand while staying within the Paris Agreement budgets for 2050. Failing to do so poses considerable risks to energy security, fuel affordability, and the viability of assets.
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Contact us today to receive a detailed quote tailored to your net zero requirements.
How We Can Assist You:
Energy Analysis:
We analyse historical data and monitor current usage to understand energy consumption at both portfolio and asset levels. This helps us establish baselines and test future scenarios.
Strategic Pathways:
We create tailored strategies for existing buildings to achieve net-zero targets, implementing engineered solutions to support these goals.
Consultancy for New Developments:
Our services include advice on concept design, passive design strategies, energy strategies, smart building solutions, and renewable technologies.
We have extensive experience assisting businesses across various industries in the UK to reduce their carbon footprint and move toward net zero. Our team can collaborate with you to design and implement a tailored renewable energy solution that significantly contributes to your company’s CSR goals. We also ensure that the right solution is put in place to meet and surpass any compliance requirements.
Aftercare, maintenance, and system longevity are central to our business strategy. That’s why we equip you with the tools to monitor your system’s performance and assist with any communication needs. In collaboration with our expert onsite team, we offer continuous support throughout the lifespan of your system, ensuring you achieve consistent, long-term benefits year after year.
As we journey towards a net-zero economy, the transition to electric heat and transport is expected to double energy demand over the next 30 years.
The built environment is responsible for around 40% of the emissions that the UK is looking to eradicate by 2050. How we build, maintain and operate our buildings is changing in response to the challenge of reaching net zero.
This will require new low-carbon generation and energy storage technologies, as well as the development of grid infrastructure to transport power to the end consumer. Considered planning and investment in infrastructure is essential to generate, distribute and supply the low carbon electricity that will be needed on a national, local and site-specific basis. We specialise in creating high value projects in this everchanging, complex and growing market for Investors and Funds, Landowners, Developers, Renewable energy developers and Occupiers.
Frequently Asked Questions – Net Zero Consultancy
What is the difference between Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, and SBTi-aligned?
“Carbon Neutral” typically means an organisation has matched its emissions with offsets it does not require absolute reductions. “Net Zero,” under credible frameworks like SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard, requires deep absolute reductions (typically 90%+ across all scopes by 2050) with only high-quality removals for residuals. SBTi-aligned means the targets and pathway have been validated against SBTi’s scientific criteria. Arc designs strategies to the credible end of this spectrum not to the marketing-friendly end.
Does Arc set or validate the Net Zero target itself?
Arc advises on whether a proposed target is achievable given your asset base, energy profile, and capital constraints and on what the procurement pathway needs to look like to deliver it. Formal SBTi target validation is carried out by SBTi itself; specialist sustainability consultancies typically lead on the submission. Arc handles the renewable energy and procurement components within the broader strategy.
How does Net Zero advisory connect with Arc’s other services?
Closely. The Net Zero strategy sets the procurement framework; Renewable Energy Consultancy delivers the on-site feasibility and project sequencing; Project Delivery executes the on-site generation; PPA Advisory structures the off-site supply; Renewable Energy Certificate Strategy handles the market-based reporting layer; and Asset Management ensures the operational systems perform to the projection that the Net Zero strategy depends on. Arc is the only UK firm that delivers all six functions independently without earning a commission from any contractor, funder, or counterparty along the way.
What size organisation is Arc’s Net Zero advisory built for?
Mid-market commercial through to large-cap. Arc’s Net Zero advisory is appropriate for organisations with multi-site portfolios, SECR obligations, lender or investor sustainability covenants, or active SBTi commitments. Arc does not work with residential clients or with organisations whose Net Zero requirements can be addressed by a single rooftop installation.
Does Arc sell or recommend offsets?
Arc advises on the role of high-quality carbon removals within a Net Zero strategy particularly for residual emissions that cannot be eliminated through energy procurement or efficiency. Arc does not sell or broker offsets, and does not recommend offsets as a substitute for absolute emissions reductions. Where specialist offset advisory is required, Arc refers to a qualified third party.
Our Approach
Every development faces similar energy-related challenges. To help our clients harness renewable energy’s potential, we adopt a distinctive approach:
Custom Solutions for Clients:
Driven by our core values, we prioritise your needs at every stage. By simplifying complex concepts and collaborating closely with you, we deliver solutions tailored to your specific goals.
Our Services Include:
- Comprehensive property services focused on the energy sector.
- Technical and commercial strategies for financing, developing, and disposing of standalone low-carbon generation, storage, and hydrogen projects.
- Land identification and constraint analysis.
- Assistance with land purchasing and leasing.
- Acquisition, disposal, and valuation of energy assets.
- Energy development strategies that diversify income for landowners and eliminate barriers to commercial development.
- Innovative energy services, including electrification projects that encompass heating, low-carbon generation, storage, and transportation.
- Management of grid connection applications and coordination.
- Design and implementation of renewable energy solutions and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Strategies for new builds and retrofits aimed at achieving net-zero emissions while removing obstacles to development.
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How we can help
The ARC Renewables Energy Team brings extensive experience and market insight to help land and property owners secure optimal commercial terms for solar PV installations. Whether investing in rooftop solar to offset energy costs or negotiating complex options for large-scale solar farms, we excel at delivering tailored advice.
We focus on supporting those involved in green energy projects or enhancing their sustainability efforts. If you are a land or property owner who:
- Has received inquiries from developers or energy firms
- Is contemplating diversifying your agricultural, estate, or business operations
- Seeks to reduce energy costs
- Is exploring ways to offset emissions to meet net-zero objectives
- Desires guidance from seasoned sustainability strategists
Then we are here to help. Our team specialises in facilitating green energy projects and enhancing sustainability. We understand the potential for clean energy generation to yield significant financial benefits, bolster your environmental reputation, and positively impact communities.
Recognising the complexity of choices and the long-term implications of agreements, we offer our expertise in navigating these decisions. We assist farmers, landowners, businesses, and investors in their green strategies by:
- Conducting feasibility audits and cost-benefit analyses to develop coherent strategies for green diversification.
- Identifying the most appropriate renewable energy generation systems.
- Researching and recommending suitable development and utility partners.
- Reviewing commercial proposals from developers or energy companies to ensure alignment with clients’ revenue and asset protection goals.
- Ensuring compliance with legal standards, such as the Landlord & Tenant Act (1954).
- Negotiating lease extensions and project repowering when necessary.
- Assessing the financial and physical impacts of decommissioning technology or sites at the end of their life.
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Arc will review your current Net Zero strategy, your reporting obligations, and your existing procurement arrangements, and tell you honestly whether the pathway holds up under SBTi, TCFD, and SECR scrutiny.
Will your Net Zero strategy survive an SBTi validation panel? Get an independent answer.
Arc will review your current Net Zero strategy, your reporting obligations, and your existing procurement arrangements and tell you honestly whether the pathway holds up under SBTi, TCFD, and SECR scrutiny.