Sustainability & Environmental Consulting

Bioregional has taken a significant step in addressing the climate emergency by launching the #EndGasNow campaign, which aims to eliminate the installation of new or replacement fossil fuel heating systems in the UK’s built environment. The campaign was initiated in response to the urgent recommendations from the IPCC, which stated that all new buildings must be fossil-free by 2020 to maintain a pathway towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Despite this, the UK continues to rely heavily on gas boilers, with over 1.7 million installed last year, compared to only 67,000 heat pumps. This reliance not only locks households into fossil fuels but also exposes them to rising energy costs and the need for costly retrofits in the future.

The tailored solution provided by Bioregional involves a commitment to work exclusively on projects that achieve net-zero carbon and advocate for a zero-gas approach. This decision aligns with their core principles as sustainability consultants and aims to spur action among developers and asset owners in the built environment sector. By preventing the installation of gas boilers, the campaign seeks to redirect financial flows from the fossil fuel industry towards renewable energy sources, such as heat pump manufacturers and renewable electricity generators.

The quantifiable benefits of this initiative are significant. By transitioning away from gas, the UK could not only reduce its carbon footprint but also create over 130,000 skilled green jobs through a deep retrofit program aimed at transforming the country’s leaky housing stock. Bioregional’s proactive stance is expected to raise awareness and encourage more stakeholders in the property industry to adopt sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and environmentally friendly built environment.