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
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial V7 Is Here!
Wednesday 15th July 2026 marked the release of BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 (BREEAM RFO V7). Two technical manuals and a summary of changes have been released to licensed assessors with registrations to open shortly on the BREEAM platform. Once registrations open, there will be a three-month grace period where RFO projects can either register on the new V7 methodology or the old 2014 methodology. A key change is that there will now be two technical manuals, BREEAM Refurbishment V7 and BREEAM Fit Out V7. BREEAM RFO V7 marks the first update to the RFO methodology since 2014 and has aligned with the updates made in BREEAM New Construction V7 released towards the end of 2025. This includes a
Approved Document O – Government announces a full review of overheating regulations
The UK government has confirmed that it will be undertaking a comprehensive review of Approved Document O, the regulations designed to mitigate overheating risks in new buildings. This comes after receiving feedback from the housing and construction industry. Part O was originally introduced in 2021 and incorporated into the Future Homes Standard consultation; Part O has been embraced for addressing the growing issues of overheating in residential buildings. However, some issues have been raised regarding complexity, clarity and consistency, as well as the practical application of the Simplified Method. Key issues were raised during the review, such as effectiveness of ventilation strategies, building fabric and orientation, challenges with dynamic thermal modelling, security concerns linked to night time ventilation and the
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial V7 Is On The Way!
The BRE have recently announced that the long anticipated BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial V7 (RFO V7) will be released on Wednesday15th July 2026. The release aims to align with BREEAM New Construction V7, released towards the end of 2025, to further drive the sustainability performance of developments beyond building regulations. RFO V7 seeks to: The new RFO V7 technical manual will be released on 15th July providing further insight into any new technical standards and changes compared to the existing RFO 2014. Scheme registrations will open following this enabling project teams to begin registering projects under BREEAM RFO V7. In the meantime, projects can continue to be registered under the existing BREEAM RFO 2014 methodology. The introduction of
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.
When to Contact Us
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.