Sustainable by Design
We Are
Element Sustainability comprises qualified and talented environmental consultants with many years of collective experience. A dedicated team with a professional and personal concern for the environment we are committed to delivering a personable, professional service backed by in-depth technical knowledge throughout the development cycle – from planning, design, construction and beyond.
We Aim
At Element Sustainability, we seek to limit the impact of our collective actions upon the environment. We promote sustainable development practices, both throughout your project and in our own operations. Our fundamental aim is to ensure that we all benefit from an enhanced built environment and secure a sustainable future for everyone.
We Do
We meet these objectives by providing a broad range of technical services that enable us to measure sustainability performance, and by giving helpful, straightforward advice and guidance. Our job is to decipher technical issues on your behalf and to determine financially viable and technically feasible solutions to meet your sustainability and compliance targets.
We Work
We work hard to maintain our qualifications and accreditations and to keep up to date with industry developments so that we always provide accurate and relevant advice. Through everything we do, we aspire to improve understanding of sustainability issues within the construction industry in a helpful and proactive way.
News and Debate
Celebrating Enevo Group’s Recognition as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026
Element Sustainability is proud to celebrate our parent company, Enevo, on being named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the second year running. This achievement means a great deal and reflects the culture being built across the growing business as Enevo continues to grow within Building Safety, Building Compliance, and Building Control. We’re proud to be part of a group that puts its people at the centre of its success. Congratulations to everyone at Enevo on this well-deserved recognition.
Wonderful News: Congratulations to Stacey on Her New Arrival!!!
We’re delighted to share that Stacey, our Associate Sustainability Consultant, and her partner Zach have welcomed their second child into the world, a beautiful baby girl named Isla Wren. Both mum and baby are doing well, and Stacey’s family is over the moon as they settle into life as a family of four. This is a special moment for Stacey and her growing family, everyone at Element Sustainability couldn’t be happier for them. Please join us in sending Stacey and her family our warmest congratulations and best wishes during this special time. We look forward to meeting baby Isla!
Earth Day 2026
Today is Earth Day 2026, this is the 56th anniversary since the first Earth Day in 1970. Earth Day is an international day which draws attention to the environment and promotes sustainability. It is estimated that around 1 billion people globally take part in Earth Day by raising awareness through organised events and other methods of participation. The theme for Earth Day this year is ‘Our power, our planet’ highlighting that environmental progress can’t be achieved by a single administration or election, it relies on daily actions collectively. To find out more about Earth Day, donate and find organised events near you click here: Earth Day 2026 | Theme, Activities, Events & Resources.
Future Homes Standard
Future Homes Standard: Key Details Confirmed The UK’s Future Homes Standard (FHS) aims to ensure that new homes achieve net zero carbon emissions as the electricity grid continues to decarbonise. The approach broadly maintains existing fabric standards, while replacing gas boilers with heat pumps for both space and water heating, alongside an expectation for on-site renewable energy generation. Fossil fuels will no longer be a compliant solution. The new regulations will come into force on 24th March 2027, followed by a 12-month transitional period, in line with previous updates to Part L of the Building Regulations. Compliance Methodology: SAP 10.3 Confirmed The Home Energy Model (HEM) was originally intended to demonstrate compliance with the FHS but is not yet ready
Welsh Government Building Regulations Part L 2025 Review Changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power).
The Welsh Government recently released a publication which summarises the consultation feedback on the proposed changes to Part L regulations. The consultation ran from the 26th August to the 17th November 2025 and had a total of 88 responses. Two options for new homes were discussed in the consultation. Once all responses were considered the preferred option (Option 1) was chosen to be the appropriate next step in energy efficiency standards for the upcoming Part L 2025 standard. As this option provides a balance between good performance and capital cost whilst still being an achievable minimum standard with significant energy and carbon savings. Small changes were made to the option 1 specification in response to suggestions made, these changes include:
The UK’s first geothermal power plant goes live today!
This morning the UK’s first geothermal power plant will be turned on at the United Downs site in Cornwall. The plant was constructed by Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) and has been purchased by Octopus Energy who is set to use this plant to power an estimated 10,000 homes with electricity. To achieve this GEL had to drill the UK’s deepest on-shore well 3 miles below the earths surface, where temperatures can reach nearly 200 degrees Celsius. This heat is then used to help drive turbines which generate renewable electricity which then is supplied to homes. As well producing electricity the site will also be able to extract lithium which is used in the production of electric vehicle batteries. The United
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Early involvement in the development cycle allows us to advance your sustainability strategy and determine viable, deliverable solutions. Integrating sustainability criteria at the initial design stage is crucial in order to reduce costs, minimise the impact on the natural environment and realise your scheme’s potential.
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About Us
Established in 2011, Element Sustainability has enjoyed strong growth and has built a broad client list based on positive referrals. We have supported thousands of successful developments across the UK in achieving their sustainability and compliance targets.
Our core team is made up of experienced sustainability specialists including a number of licensed BREEAM Consultants, accredited energy assessors and site technicians.
Find out more about us on our Meet the Team page.
In addition to our core competencies, Element benefits from a number of strategic partnerships with skilled associates, enabling us to provide a reliable, turnkey sustainability package. For full details of our services, please visit our Consultancy pages.