How Commercial Occupiers Can Drive Low-Carbon Building Improvements

Enter Amplifi’s Property Advisory Panel (PAP) a collaborative group of property, sustainability, and legal experts ready to empower occupiers and landlords alike to make meaningful, impactful changes. The panel is focused on fostering win-win conversations that improve sustainability while driving value for businesses and property owners.

Meet the Experts Behind the Panel

The PAP brings together a wealth of expertise from professionals including:

• Mark Wakelin (Tangent Spaces): Property consultancy

• Alex Duckworth (AECOM): Sustainability specialist

• James Major (Hubb Innovations): Technology and innovation

• Tyson Sheppard (Bracketts): Property services

• Dave Carter (Auditel): Cost management and carbon strategy

• Helen Hunnisett (Cripps): Legal services

• Barry Seath (Raven Renewables): Renewable energy

• Malcolm Clarke (Baxall Construction): Sustainable construction

Together, they offer Amplifi members a free, tailored property review to help occupiers explore carbon-reduction strategies and build a constructive dialogue with landlords.

What Can You Expect from a Property Review?

Whether you’re an occupier or owner, the PAP offers actionable advice to make reducing your building’s carbon footprint achievable and practical. Some key areas of focus include:

• Carbon Reduction Strategies: Tailored recommendations for your specific building and usage.

• Landlord Discussions: Guidance on how to engage landlords in conversations that emphasize shared benefits, such as cost savings and increased property value.

• Funding Opportunities: Help accessing grants or incentives from government programs or industry partnerships.

Why Does the Property Advisory Panel Exist?

The PAP was established to unite expertise across property, sustainability, and legal sectors to support Amplifi’s mission of accelerating sustainable progress. With buildings being a major source of emissions, the panel focuses on enabling low-carbon improvements that benefit both occupiers and owners.

The panel is particularly committed to:

• Offering free, high-level advice to businesses connected to Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.

• Creating detailed case studies and data simulations for different property types, such as small Victorian offices or industrial warehouses.

• Advocating for broader policy changes and funding opportunities by feeding real-world insights back to Amplifi’s wider community.

What’s Next for Q1 2025?

The PAP has ambitious plans to drive awareness and action in the coming months, including:

1. Hosting a 1-2 hour workshop to showcase the potential for low-carbon building improvements.

2. Sharing case studies and modelling examples for typical property types, demonstrating practical solutions.

3. Developing a template advisory document to provide businesses with easy-to-follow initial advice.

How to Get Involved

If you’re a commercial building occupier or owner interested in the workshop - or simply curious about how to make your building more sustainable - reach out to:

• Mark Wakelin (mark@tangentspaces.co.uk)

• Liz Carter (liz.carter@cripps.co.uk)

Additionally, the PAP is actively seeking new members to expand its expertise. If you’re passionate about sustainability and have complementary skills to bring to the table, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The journey to a low-carbon future begins with informed, collaborative conversations. Amplifi’s Property Advisory Panel is here to ensure you’re not just part of the dialogue but a driver of meaningful change. Together, we can transform the way buildings are used and operated - delivering environmental benefits and financial rewards for all.

Ready to act? Start the conversation today.