When we burn fossil fuels to heat and power our homes and businesses, Carbon dioxide is released. Carbon dioxide (CO2), is a greenhouse gas, and when it is released, it accumulates in the atmosphere and contributes to the greenhouse effect, trapping heat and leading to global climate change.
For every one degree the climate warms, there is 7% more moisture released into the atmosphere. All of this flooding, droughts and freak weather is not a coincidence. it’s climate change and it’s predominantly man-made. we still have time to turn it around.
Perhaps the most important thing to understand is that we can still make a difference. If we hadn’t made the changes agreed under the Paris Agreement at COP21 in 2015, to reduce global emissions, the climate, and therefore the risk to life would be much, much more severe.
Decarbonisation is the process of reducing or removing CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions to help mitigate climate change. Not all greenhouse gases are equal and some like Methane or the now banned R32 refrigeration gases have a significantly more powerful damaging effect than others. The goal of decarbonisation is to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, to reduce the primary drivers of climate change. The ultimate aim is Net Zero and beyond.
By working in partnership with our clients, designers and supply chain, we deliver practical, compliant and future-ready solutions that support the transition to Net Zero.
Net Zero will be achieved when we reach a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed from it.
But so what?
It’s often said that “The Earth will be fine, even with catastrophic climate change, it’s humans that are at risk”
If we don’t achieve net zero and beyond we will make the earth harder and harder to inhabit, as we move towards potentially catastrophic climate change which would make the level of population we have reached unsustainable.
There are so many critical benefits to reaching Net Zero, but here are just a few:
Kimpton have been installing heat pumps since the 1970’s when we played a key part in helping Walkers Crisps and Golden Wonder develop the UK crisp industry. This long history and culture of innovation has resulted in us being involved in the development of two UK firsts in renewable technology.
With TATA steel, we helped develop the first Transpired Solar Collectors in the UK. The passive technology pre-heats air for the ventilation system and payback can be as little as three years. We designed and installed the UK’s first Water Source Heat Pump in open sea at Plas Newydd, Anglesey for the National Trust. The zero carbon technology saved them £30k a year
These are our most popular services to help you reduce the carbon impact of your business and drive you towards net zero.
Reducing carbon is about making a series of changes. Some large, some small. At Kimpton we have been delivering decarbonisation projects at every scale for many years. Here are just a few examples.
Client: Anstey Horne Location: Altrincham Project: Warrant House decarbonisation Value: £460k Project Managers: Scott Bennett and Matt Clare Background The
Client: RPS Group Project Value: £1.2m Project Manager: Paul Cooper / Mark Farrell Overview The Kimpton team were appointed to update the plant room and heating
Client: Hitex Location: Ellesmere Port Project: Solar PV Project Manager: Graham Woodward Project Value: £320k Background Hitex Traffic Safety based in Ellesmere
Client: Trinistar Investments Site: The Capital Building, Liverpool Value: £7.5m Project: HVAC Replacement across 13 floors Project Manager: Scott
Client: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Project: Site Wide Decarbonisation Project Value: £2.8m Project Manager: Paul Cooper Overview Rathbone Hospital is part of
Client: ACC Arena Location: Liverpool Waterfront Project: LED Lighting upgrades Project Manager: Greg Percival LED Lighting upgrades for M&S Bank Arena
Client: Northern Trust Project: Genesis Business Centre Solar PV Project Value: £110k Project Scope: Commercial Solar PV Installation Project Manager: Greg
Client: Countess of Chester NHS Hospital Project Value: £275k Project Manager: Ray Hunter Overview The Kimpton team recently completed a project at the Countess
Client: John Turner Project: Underfloor heating at Trinity School, Manchester Project Value: £190k Project Manager: Ray Hunter Overview As part of
Client: Mitie Location: One Angel Square, Manchester Project: Valve replacement Project Managers: Mark Farrell Background The Co-operative Group Building at One
Over the years, we have written a lot about our work in helping businesses achieve net zero, and here’s a selection of some of our most popular articles.
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As our decarbonisation and office refit teams complete more full fit-out and refurbishment projects, we have seen some common themes emerging in the range of quick wins
Kimpton have been appointed to reduce the carbon impact and improve the efficiency of the heating and water systems at the iconic 801-bedroom Tower Hotel in
We are proud to announce that we have been appointed by Mitie on behalf of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to complete a £2.8m decarbonisation project across their
As a business, we have engineers working across the North West and the UK. Many are on call 24/7 in case of an emergency for our FM or PPM contracted clients. Because
One of the most common questions that businesses are asking is how do you decarbonise your business? We’ve probably all heard the question and know a little about what
This is not aiming to be an exhaustive list but should give you some ideas and guidance as well as some thoughts on the legal requirements, to ensure you can create a
The legal requirements for carbon reduction are now coming thick and fast for owners of commercial property. There are a whole new swathe of laws relating to lighting
Kimpton, which specialises in M&E, HVAC, commercial fit-out, and service and facilities management, has successfully completed a management buyout as it enjoys a
Matt Breakwell joined Rachel McCaffery, Sustainability Lead at Visit England this week to talk to hospitality businesses across the country about the five simplest ways
2023 has seen the fastest growth of renewables in our 60 year history and we can’t see that doing anything else but accelerating, so here are some of our predictions of
As part of their role as Enterprise Advisors to the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub, Matt Breakwell and Grace Roberts from the Kimpton team, recently spent the morning
What are Solar Carports? Solar carports are overhead canopy structures that cover parking spaces and are fitted with photovoltaic (PV) panels on their roofs. Unlike
We have just completed a solar PV project for Northern Trust that demonstrates one of the most cost effective ways that any business can make in their steps towards
The rules for commercial property EPC ratings changed in 2018, Under the Government Pledge to reach net-zero by 2050, new rules were introduced for Minimum Energy
Sensor taps, also known as touchless or electronic taps, have distinct advantages over the more traditional manual, or percussion taps. We have probably all been in
The growth in student accommodation over the past 20 years has been staggering. As a sector, it’s gone from almost non-existent with universities only aiming to offer
This is just a snapshot of how we can help you decarbonise. For more information, click the links below.
We have quite a long history at Kimpton and over the years have gathered some interesting stories.
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