Carbon Strategy | Gardiner & Theobald

Working with clients, industry leaders, and global and national green building councils we develop next-generation sustainability frameworks that balance cost, carbon and performance.

We can help clients shape clear, effective carbon strategies that reduce environmental impacts while creating healthy, inspiring places. By aligning carbon, cost and operational objectives, we deliver practical, high-impact solutions across projects and portfolios to achieve net zero goals and meet regulatory requirements.

Key Contacts

Richard Francis

Sustainability Consultant

Oliver Booth

Partner

Our experience includes:

Corporate ESG and Net Zero Carbon Strategy

We help clients develop ESG and net zero carbon strategies, aligning sustainability ambitions with corporate goals, budgets and operational realities to deliver meaningful, measurable carbon reductions across portfolios.

Regulatory Reviews

We review and interpret evolving regulations, advising clients on compliance requirements and identifying opportunities to exceed minimum standards while reducing risk and supporting carbon reduction ambitions.

EPC Strategy

We develop targeted, costed strategies to improve EPC ratings, ensuring compliance while reducing operational energy use and carbon emissions in alignment with net zero pathways.

Carbon Baseline and Whole Life Carbon Assessments

We measure embodied and operational carbon impacts across project and portfolio lifecycles, providing data-led insights to inform decision-making and track progress against net zero goals.

Net Zero Carbon and Advisory

We create clear net zero carbon roadmaps, using our experience delivering BREEAM 'Outstanding', LEED 'Platinum' and net zero projects to guide practical pathways aligned with science-based targets.

Low Carbon Materials

We advise on specifying and sourcing low carbon materials, balancing embodied carbon reduction with project goals, budget, performance and wider sustainability targets.

Pilot Projects and Programmes

We test practical, reliable innovations and imaginative low-carbon solutions that go beyond technology, ensuring they are inclusive, economical and environmentally sound.

Performance Modelling and Post-Occupancy Evaluation

We monitor performance and conduct post-occupancy evaluations to validate operational energy and carbon outcomes, supporting continual improvement and assurance against net zero commitments.

Carbon Strategy