All articles by Jon Lovell
-
ProfessionalSloppiness and misinformation on energy standards helps no one
You may ask yourself what is it that has motivated someone to write yet another article on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES for those who feel compelled to slap an acronym on it).
-
ProfessionalIntegrated reporting can demonstrate value, not just of green buildings
There have been notable advances in the disclosure of non-financial performance information by corporates across all sectors and the real estate sector has by no means been untouched. It is increasingly common for companies, especially listed entities, to engage in extensive disclosure through global initiatives and protocols.
-
ProfessionalDaylight at the end of the tunnel for depressed occupiers
So how was last Monday for you? The same as any other, or a bit more of a mission than usual?
-
ProfessionalGreen building movement needs to get with the programme
The Global Footprint Network reports that humanity exhausted its Ecological Budget for the year on 22 August.
-
ProfessionalTwo degrees of separation between us and ‘extremely dangerous’ climate
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while someone delivers such a skilful and impassioned assault on received wisdom that it feels like being caught smack on the chin by a thunderous right hook.
-
ProfessionalBudget needs to ensure Green Deal is the real deal
It is that time of year again: when advocates of the green economy hold their breath, cross their fingers and pour themselves a large, bracing measure. Deep down they expect to be underwhelmed at best, and utterly deflated at worst.
-
ProfessionalSustainability is still standing, despite blows from Treasury
Many will argue that the Treasury has good cause to be distracted from the obscurity of sustainability
-
ProfessionalIt’s hard to make head or tail of sustainability policy, says Jon Lovell
Pin the tail on the donkey: a childhood classic. Sustainability consulting seems like it some times
-
ProfessionalA one-for-all rating system will include many benefits
For some years now, a good number of property trusts, funds and investment institutions have been measuring and reporting on the performance of their assets according to environmental and social criteria. It is a response to pressure from investors, regulators and the wider public
-
Professional
Professional Opinion: Jon Lovell
CRC refreshes lease structures other regulations cannot reach
-
ProfessionalLet’s face it — energy performance certificates are impotent, says Jon Lovell
Energy performance certificates have been in place for more than a year. The statutory requirement for the certificates to be provided on commercial property transactions in England and Wales was phased in between April and October 2008.Government officials charged with implementing the regime would think me unfair, but in my ...
-
ProfessionalPublic sector can combine cost-cutting and climate change action
And the private sector can help it to achieve both, says Jon Lovell
-
ProfessionalIt's time to combat your fear of commitment
Be prepared as war on carbon escalates, says Jon Lovell
