Natural Environment Research Council
NERC is the UK's largest funder of independent environmental science, training and innovation. 3ADAPT have worked with NERC on various activities to help ‘embed sustainability in everything they do’ and develop a ‘Responsibility Framework’ to underpin their operations and research investments. The work also considered NERC's goals in the context of UKRI's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and commitment to Net Zero by 2040. Our work has also included supporting NERC's Strategic Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Plan, conducting training on sustainability topics, and developing an internal engagement and communication plan. Read More.
National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) Decarbonisation Strategy
3ADAPT have been working in partnership with NCAS since June 2022 to develop a carbon baseline, set targets to reduce their emissions and develop a range of decarbonisation pathways. With over 200 staff embedded at 12 universities and running specialised facilities including a research aircraft, atmospheric observatories and a wind tunnel, the process has required a bespoke approach to capture the unique operations of the organisation… Read More.
English Heritage Decarbonisation Strategy
3ADAPT were commissioned to assess the carbon footprint of English Heritage and then consider possible pathways to achieve zero carbon. With over 400 wide-ranging sites including Stonehenge that has over 1.5 million visitors annually, to disparate rural landmarks with no formal infrastructure, a bespoke approach was required to accommodate the diversity and complex operations of the organisation. Read more…
Decarbonisation Pathways
In late 2020, Victoria and Albert Museum commissioned 3ADAPT to develop a net zero carbon target and a range of decarbonisation pathways to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035. Read more…
Science Based Targets
We are supporting organisations to set rigorous carbon reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. Carbon emission targets are often short-term, set arbitrarily or in response to wider policy changes. To address this, we are providing advice on setting Science Based Targets (SBT). Read more...
University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, Engagement and Strategy
UWE Bristol commissioned 3ADAPT to support the engagement of a cross section of the University’s stakeholders to explore what the university estate should and could look like in 2030. Read more...
Engaging with Experience
Building on a successful application for Innovate UK funding, we are collaborating with a range of cross sector organisations to develop a toolkit to improve the integration of experience into the project brief and business case. Read more...
Other Projects
Below is a selection of organisational consultancy projects undertaken by the 3ADAPT team as employees of BuroHappold Engineering.
Client: West of England Partnership
Collaborators: Work undertaken at BuroHappold in collaboration with B&NES, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council
Image: courtesy of BuroHappold
WEST OF ENGLAND LOW CARBON INITIATIVE, UK
Worked with the four Unitary Authorities of the West of England to build capacity to exploit sustainable energy infrastructure, decarbonise public sector and green and grow business.
Client: Unite Students
Image: courtesy of Unite Students
UNITE STUDENTS, NATIONWIDE, UK
Reviewed Unite Students building specifications and made recommendations for improvements to deliver their long-term corporate aspirations. This enhanced environmental and operational performance and the student experience.
Client: IKEA SCR
Collaborators: Work undertaken whilst at BuroHappold
Image: courtesy of MEGA Ikea Centres Russia
IKEA SHOPPING CENTRES, RUSSIA
Led the post occupancy review of a pilot IKEA SCR store in Krasnodar and development of energy and water targets for future development program across Russia.
Client: BuroHappold
Collaborators: Work undertaken whilst at BuroHappold in collaboration with the Eden Project
Image: courtesy of BuroHappold Engineering
CORNWALL ENERGY ISLAND CORNWALL, UK
Collaborated with public, private and community sectors to develop an action plan to transition to a low carbon energy system to deliver local economic and social benefit. This led to a range of commissions including the development of an evidence base for Cornwall Council as part of a whole area approach to delivering sustainable energy infrastructure across the region.
Client: Natural History Museum
Collaborators: Work undertaken whilst at BuroHappold
Image: courtesy of Austen Bates
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK, LONDON, UK
Delivered a sustainability framework to define what a sustainable future means for a leading institution whilst helping to implement their Strategy to 2020.
Client: BuroHappold
Collaborators: Work undertaken at BuroHappold in collaboration with 20 UK Universities
Image: courtesy of Kasto
SPACES THAT ATTRACT & NURTURE TALENT, NATIONWIDE, UK
Conducted research into delivering better university estates to attract and nurture talent. Involved interviewing senior decision makers and a survey of over 1,500 students.
Client: Marks & Spencer
Collaborators: Work undertaken whilst at BuroHappold
Image: © Marks and Spencer
MARKS & SPENCER, GLOBAL
Provided sustainability consultancy on a range of projects to help become 'the worlds most sustainable major retailer by 2015'. These included an international competitor review to differentiate across international markets, establishing a continual improvement process and tool to track and deliver against Plan A performance targets across their asset portfolio.
“Its been great working with you over the years, we have really appreciated your leadership patience and competence.”
