SDH SustainabilityReport

Sustainability Report 2024 Saul D Humphrey LLP

24th August 2024

Contents

Dissemination

Preface

9.1 9.2 9.3

Media

The Value(s) encourage a better solution

Complementary Engagement

3 4 5 6

10 11 12 13 14

Current Reality

Environmental, social & governance (ESG)

Stategy & Targets

Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI)

The Approach

Awards

Current Projects

Next Steps

References

The organisational and project alignment to UN SDGs

Positive Impacts

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4

Carbon Footprint

Avoided Emissions and Addes Value(s)

Added Value(s) Broader Impacts

1. Preface

As I write this inaugural Sustainability Report for Saul D Humphrey LLP, we’re witnessing record temperatures, warming oceans and ongoing debates about climate change. However, this Report is crafted with a sense of optimism, not despair. The construction industry and the broader built environment now have a genuine opportunity to shift from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. Discussions about the construction sector in the context of the climate crisis are often negative, but I aim to show that construction professionals can make a real, tangible impact today. Doing the right thing and aligning sustainable practices with commercial value has never been more crucial - or more achievable.

The Value(s) encourage a better solution…

The Built Environment is responsible for about 39% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a major contributor to climate change ¹ . This isn’t just due to the operational carbon emissions from heating and cooling poorly insulated buildings, but also from the embodied carbon - the emissions generated during the extraction and production of construction materials. To put it in perspective, if cement were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of CO2e in the world ² , while steel would rank fifth ³ . The construction industry’s impact goes beyond carbon emissions. It significantly contributes to biodiversity loss, excessive water usage and the depletion of natural resources, pushing our planet closer to its limits and risking the onset of tipping points and irreversible environmental damage. While construction is currently a major part of the problem, there is immense potential for change. Construction companies, designers and professionals have the power to shift the paradigm and become part of the solution. We can start making a difference today by transitioning from harmful, exploitative practices to more sustainable development. This could involve adopting a triple-bottom- line approach, embracing a more balanced and inclusive agenda aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or even committing to B Corp standards. The choice to drive positive change is in our hands. This approach can also lead to commercial advantages, as genuinely sustainable buildings tend to attract higher asset values, lower energy costs, and enhanced brand reputation.

Agreement ⁴ . While there is a clear pathway ⁵ for the UK Built Environment to reduce emissions, sticking to the status quo will lead to disaster. Environmental activist Greta Thunberg ⁶ once said, “We already have all the facts and solutions, all we need to do is wake up and change.” For professionals in the built environment, the time to act on Net Zero is now. This means going beyond signing declarations and publishing roadmaps - it’s about showcasing the true value of sustainable construction by quantifying the positive, tangible impacts these measures can have. As Mina Hasman states in the RIBA Climate Guide, “There is an unyielding expectation that the decisions we take within the sector today must bear fruit for long-term resilience, and must provide a balance between the physical, man-made and natural environment, as well as humankind.” Achieving holistic, sustainable outcomes requires climate literacy and immediate action. For too long, the Built Environment has been a major contributor to the climate crisis. It’s time to embrace this reality and shift towards becoming part of the solution. This means adding real value, creating a purpose that will inspire future generations and empowering future leaders to build better, more inclusive communities. By adopting modern methods of construction (MMC) and digital innovations, the industry can move closer to true sustainability - but we don’t have to wait for tomorrow; we can start today. This report highlights the dedicated and unwavering commitment of Saul D Humphrey LLP to advancing sustainable construction.

Achieving this isn’t difficult. At Saul D Humphrey LLP, we are dedicated to promoting more sustainable construction practices, and we’re not alone - many others are embracing this agenda. While these efforts are commendable, the focus of this report is to show that real progress can be achieved by aligning sustainable construction with traditional financial metrics, proving that value can be derived from both.

UK Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap: 2023 Progress Report

FIGURE 1: HISTORIC BUILT ENVIRONMENT EMISSIONS (1990-2022) Excluding Transport, with Business as Usual Projections Overlaid onto the 2021 UKGBC Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Data.

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Buildings (Non-domestic Embodied Carbon) Total Emissions: Historic (2023 Update)

Buildings (Domestic Embodied Carbon) Infrastructure (Infastructure: Embodied Carbon) Total Emissions: Business As Usual Projections (2023 Update)

300

Infrastructure (Operational Carbon)

Original Roadmap Baseline Year

Buildings (F-gas)

250

UK built environment emissions reduced 13% since 2018, falling short of the 19% reduction needed

Buildings (Non-domestic Operational Carbon) Buildings (Domestic Operational Carbon)

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According to the Roadmap, total emissions needed to fall 19% by 2022 over the 2018 baseline. In reality, they fell just 13%, translating to an 11 MtCO 2 e shortfall. The total emissions reported for 2022 are higher than the Roadmap model predicted, predominantly reflecting the changes to the embodied carbon data summarised in the next paragraph. Nonetheless, emissions reduced over the period between 2018-2022, with Covid-19 showing a clear impact. Historic emissions have increased due to updates to international greenhouse gas emissions data Embodied carbon between 1990 and 2018 carbon has increased relative to the Roadmap, to 67MtCO 2 e in the original baseline year. This is due to revisions to sectoral emissions data for other countries, where the largest adjustments occurred in material and energy producing sectors (e.g., Chinese manufacture of basic iron and steel). This was primarily caused by changes in emissions from materials extraction, manufacturing, and production, with much of the remaining difference indirectly attributable to overseas material production. Committed policies still do not take us close to delivering decarbonisation fast enough to achieve net zero The Roadmap used the BEIS Energy and Emissions Projections (EEP) to create a business-as-usual scenario reflecting committed national government policies. The model was updated with the latest projection data which shows that, without further policy intervention, future annual emissions are likely to plateau around 130 MtCO 2 e, well shy of the <25MtCO 2 e the Roadmap projects is needed after 2040. Note, the EEP does not extend beyond 2040.

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2018 to 2022

FIGURE 2: REQUIRED EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS

FIGURE 3: ACTUAL EMISSIONS

-4% Historic (1990-2018) Built Environment emissions (excluding transport), with business-as-usual projections applied (BEIS EEP to 2040, with trendline extended to 2050), as referenced in the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap: A Pathway for the UK Built Environment. UK Green Building Council, 2021, London, UK 2020 2021 2022 0% -5% -5% 2019 2019 2020 TOTAL TOTAL 0% -5% As defined by the 2021 UKGBC Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

2021

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-9% +6%

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1- 5%

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2022

Simply put, inaction in the face of the looming climate catastrophe isn’t an option. The Built Environment sector is responsible for approximately 39% of all carbon emissions. If it continues to operate as it has in the past, it will alone cause a temperature rise of 3%, doubling the targets set by the Paris -20% -9% -2% -19% 2- 0%

4 – UK Green Building’s Council - Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Progress Report

Current reality

At the time of writing, the Earth has just recorded thirteen consecutive months of record temperatures 8 . Ocean temperatures are rising, threatening devastating sea level rises 9 . The Antarctic ice caps are melting faster than ever 10 . We’re seeing more frequent and intense weather events - floods, droughts, wildfires, storms and hurricanes ¹¹ . It’s no coincidence that CO2e emissions have reached record highs ¹² . Global carbon dioxide emissions from energy reached a new high in 2023, despite a decline in fossil fuel use in advanced economies like the EU and the US, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency ¹³ . Emissions climbed to a record 37.4 billion tonnes, driven by droughts and rising energy demand, marking a 1.1 per cent increase - 410 million tonnes - compared to the previous year. This trend starkly contrasts with the urgent need to reduce emissions by nearly 45 per cent by 2030 to keep long-term global warming below 1.5°C since the pre-industrial era. This isn’t just a target - it’s a strict limit. Each year, human activities release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can absorb, leading to a steady increase in atmospheric CO2 levels. In 2023, the global average carbon dioxide concentration reached a record high of 419.3 parts per million (PPM) ¹⁴ . Today, that number has climbed even further to 422.89 PPM ¹⁵ . Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have surged by 50% since before the Industrial Revolution. Over the past 60 years, the annual increase in CO2 has been around 100 times faster than the natural rises seen at the end of the last ice age, 11,000 to 17,000 years ago ¹⁶ . While Earth’s climate has always been dynamic, the speed and scale of current changes are unmatched in human history.

The climate stripes were created by Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading in 2018.They show clearly and vividly how global average temperatures have risen over nearly two centuries.

Maintaining a stable and habitable planet involves more than just addressing CO2 emissions and rising temperatures, even though the record-breaking heat we’re seeing is truly eye-opening ¹⁷ . Last year was the hottest on record and likely the warmest in at least 125,000 years ¹⁸ . We temporarily surpassed both the +1.5ºC and +2ºC global temperature thresholds. Our warming planet is a huge concern, but climate change isn’t the only risk we face. According to international scientists from the Stockholm Resilience Centre ¹⁹ , we’ve now crossed six out of nine crucial planetary boundaries. Human activities are impacting Earth’s climate and ecosystems more than ever, threatening the stability of our entire planet. We’re not just facing a climate emergency; we’re also grappling with severe biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and the impacts of pollution and waste. Many believe we’re already entering a triple planetary crisis ²⁰ . The planet’s finite boundaries are being pushed, tipping points are being exceeded and feedback loops could accelerate climate change ²¹ . Climate tipping points (CTPs) are increasingly concerning scientists, policymakers and the public. These points occur when significant parts of the climate system, called tipping elements, reach a threshold that

triggers self-reinforcing changes. This could lead to major impacts like dramatic sea level rise from collapsing ice sheets, the loss of vital ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest or coral reefs and the release of carbon from thawing permafrost ²² . The immediate focus for reducing emissions is to phase out fossil fuels ²³ , but tackling the climate emergency and the triple planetary crisis requires more comprehensive action. The construction sector plays a pivotal role in this challenge. Currently, it contributes significantly to the problem, but with the right knowledge, tools and strategies, it has the potential to become a major part of the solution. The construction industry is crucial for addressing some of the world’s most urgent issues. It shapes the buildings, spaces and infrastructure that enhance our lives and support society. Employing about 6% of the global workforce and contributing 7% to 12% of national GDPs ²⁴ , the sector is also key to solving the housing crisis, providing renewable energy solutions and retrofitting existing buildings to achieve net zero emissions. By focusing on sustainable and adaptable solutions, we can create value and avoid the risk of stranded assets. Saul D Humphrey LLP is committed to aligning all projects with ultra-sustainable goals and encourages others to pursue a more sustainable future as well.

Saul D Humphrey LLP’s strategy focuses on guiding the construction and built environment sectors towards a more sustainable future. Our approach is summarised below, but maintaining alignment with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is key. We track and measure our projects and organisational practices to ensure they meet these goals. We use detailed analysis and mapping across sixteen areas to make sure our approach is consistent, verifiable and exemplary. Each project is assessed for its impact and alignment with the SDGs. What’s more, we use the B Corp Impact Assessor to verify our business’s alignment and ensure comprehensive ESG compliance. 4. Strategy & targets

The Strategy is guided by the Values that identify the Consultancy. The Vision or Purpose to ‘shift the paradigm of construction towards more sustainable development’ is embedded within the Consultancy’s Articles of Association (as required for B Corp accreditation). Our strategy has evolved through a mix of formal and informal feedback since our formation in 2019. We’ve incorporated insights from ISO accreditations, B Corp assessments, SWOT workshops and PESTLE analysis, as well as from customers, advisory boards and ESG reviews. Over time, our Corporate Strategic Model has adapted and expanded, with new targets being set as we track our performance. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and business processes. As a result, our consultancy has consistently met or exceeded most of its targets, while still striving for further strategic goals and our commitment to continuous improvement is firmly established.

YEAR

SMART Indicator

Notes

Core Alignment - ESG, CSR, SDG Sustainability

20 19

20 20

20 21

20 22

20 23

20 24

Future Goal

Be the best small Project management Consultancy specialising in more sustainable construction.

Quality of appointment/ service and value added over quantity of revenue.

See Summary Sheet (2) and Impact (6) - Judge against peers, Awards etc

Future 50 Programme; B Corp, CIOB National Award, Kings Award. The focus on ‘small’ ios to retain personal involvement and ensure personal service allowing sufficient time for greater influence across 3rd sector, academic and professional appointments.

CSR/ESG

2 Ensure Consultancy balances People, Profit and Place

Maintain

Use B Corp Impact Assessment tool. Score 116.4 exceeds B Corp peer group significantly. (see 14) Quality of Service Satisfaction Score is indicator (see 8) See SDG Tracker - Impact (and Calc Sheets 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Qualitative assessment + See 3 & 14 See Values and Stakeholder Engagement (See 11) Measure LinkedIn engagement. Number of followers, post impressions etc. (See 15) See Carbon Footprint Tracker (see 10)

B Corp member; CIOB National Award

ESG

3 Prioritise open, honest approach - good Corporate Governance 4 Develop and promote organisational and project proposals to meet all 17 SDGs 5 Develop SDH to be exemplar B Corp using Action Manager 6 Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure Sustainable, Dynamic and Holistic approach aligned to Values

Maintain

See ESG Analysis and Advisory Board (essential for B Corp)

SDGs

Maintain

See Dynamic Tracker aligning all 17 UN SDGs

Maintain

In progress. See IoD publication celebrating SDH

Sustainability

Maintain

See Tracker: UKGBC Member; CIOB Sustainability Advisory Panel; Norfolk Net Zero Advisory Board; Construction Leadership Council CO2nstructZer - Business Partner

Advocate and support more sustainable construction (and lifestyle)

More work to do on Good Health & Well-being (SDG 3)

See LinkedIn Analytics and Media attention.

8 Measure and reduce CO2e emissions by 50% from benchmark by 2024 (Scope 1 & 2). Stretch target reduce by 80% by 2024 9 Measure and reduce CO2e emissions to net zero by 2025 (Scope 1, 2 & 3). Limiting off-set to maximum 20% of benchmark emissions. 10 Measure avoided emissions (Scope 4) and promote success. Target 100,000 tones of CO2e saved/ avoided.

Maintain

Achieved earlier

Maintain

See Carbon Footprint Tracker (see 10)

Achieved earlier

Continue and set new/stretch target for 2025+

See SDG Tracker - Project Impact Assessment (see 6)

94,525TCO2e saved as 3/7/24. By year end will exceed 100,000tCO2e

Win King’s Award for Sustainabilty

Win King’s Award

Short-listed once, last feedback very encouaging but not short-listed.

12 Obtain ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 accreditation and maintain same. 13 Align project delivery to BREEAM, LEED, Passivhaus, FHS or other exemplar standard 14 Create “premium” value(s) for Clients through exceptional sustainability 15 Advocate for more Sustainable Construction 16 Support Chartered Institute of Building to extend advocacy for Sustainable Construction (stretch target to run for Global President in 2025/26)

Retain

Achieved. See Citation Certificates.

Maintain

See SDG Tracker, Project Impact 6 See SDG Tracker, Project Impact 6 See LinkedIn posts and engagement (see 15)

Maintain

Share best practice evidence

Continue daily LinkedIn posts and grow broader influence Global President for CIOB from 2025/26

See pioneer of low carbon concrete at FEP Winery

See 16

Won Gold Award for Most Sustainable Professional at CIOB Awards 2024, after Runner-up 2023. Now elected to be CIOB Global President in 2025/26.

YEAR

SMART Indicator

Notes

Core Alignment - ESG, CSR, SDG

20 19

20 20

20 21

20 22

20 23

20 24

Future Goal

CSR/ESG

17 Increase Charitable donations to 1% of turnover

Maintain

See CSR - Charitable Donations, see 9

Economic

Support Business Community (SDG 8)

Business Board for Norfolk CC - Ambassador Good for Good Ambassador, but focus more on Hunger (SDG 2) SDH also project managing East Wood for GYBC as pro- bono service

See 11

IoD Norfolk Chair from 2023. Asked to represent County as Business Board Ambassador Invited to become Ambassador for Good to Good, but do more to address Hunger (SDG 20, support the Feed

19 Promote Social Value through Community Volunteering/Pro-bono work

See 7 & 11

Increase Public Work (via NED roles)

See 11

Already NED for GYBC (Equinox), now joined Norwich City Council Board as NED

21 Provide 100 days per year of voluntary/pro-bono work to Charities/3rd Sector

To review.

See 7

Achieved but very demanding. To review scale of commitment as CIOB Presidency evolves See Progress at Creake House with 100sq m array. Plus EV charging and ASHP at home/office + cpountless LinkedIn posts/advocacy Supporting and advocating use. Initiated on Lewes Phoenix. Planning obtained but building not started yet. Also celebrating/championing Timber, Hemp, CobBauge, Required for B Corp with Mission Lock and used to inform/ challenge best practice See various LinkedIn posts and co-hosted EDI Workshop at City College, Norwich. Also commit to Armed Forces Covenant - Bronze Award.

Promote Renewable Energy

Potential to represent Concensus and mesh PV, AD renewable via Peer to Peer, Funded roll-out Good advocacy, need more examples of finished success

Advance use of Bio-based Materials

See Suffolk Sustainability Institute - University of Suffolk EcoHouse Demonstrator

ESG

Form Advisory Board

Maintain

See 17

Promote and support Diversity

Do more on EDI

26 Use SWOT Analysis to update/inform this Strategy 27 Use PESTLE Analysis to update/inform this Strategy

Repeat every 2nd year Repeat every 2nd year

See 12 See 13

5. The Approach

Inspiration comes from many sources - the people you meet, the professionals you collaborate with, the clients you serve and the friends and family who support you. Each of these influences, usually in positive ways, leaves a lasting impression.

Books, authors, climate scientists and fellow professionals who share their knowledge and insights all play an important role. This background reading and the expertise of these contributors can significantly shape and influence the actions you take.

The Universities you work with, along with the research and learning they provide, play a vital role in shaping the process. Colleges, charities, and institutions that inspire and educate the next generation are also essential. Strong academic connections are key.

Professional institutions, accrediting bodies, and awarding organisations set the standards, establish the rules, and recognise success. Their guidance and recognition inspire and shape the direction we take.

Building on a solid foundation, our journey began with 33 formative years at R G Carter, followed by roles at Morgan Sindall PLC and then transitioned to independent project management of sustainable projects. This extensive experience not only deepens our knowledge but also shapes our future direction. Our approach, inspired and shaped by numerous influences, forms the basis of our project selection strategy. Saul D Humphrey LLP only accepts projects from reputable clients whose values, integrity and commitment to sustainability align with our vision. As a result, every project is dedicated to delivering ultra- sustainable solutions.

6. Current Projects

Congham Hall

Project management of hotel spa refurbishment project. The scheme was significantly over budget and shifted from Design & Build to a Construction Management procurement route after extensive value engineering (VE). The VE avoided the demolition initially planned and reduced the footprint of the new build-area, reducing embodied carbon and cost. The scheme re-focused on revenue- generating priorities, enabling works focused on the refurbishment of the changing rooms and delivering a low-embodied carbon timber link/ pergola. Phase 1 of the new-build scheme was successfully delivered through COVID lock-down with the addition of five Orchard Cabins boasting MMC/SiPS to reduce energy demand. The project was delivered with care to enhance surface water management through swales, and the surrounding areas were managed with ecology support to protect endangered species. Phase 1 is complete and the next phase is awaiting instruction.

Dial Corner

Strategic support through to planning ahead of project management to deliver Para 131 earth bunded home, completely off-grid and free of fossil fuels with an exceptional SAP 166A rating, providing third-party verification of the highest energy efficiency standards and carbon emission mitigation. In occupation, Dial Corner will deliver significantly better than net-zero emissions (-7.44CO2 tonnes/year), a standard in advance of the UK Government’s Law with a 2050 mandate. Of the 15 million Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) registered in the UK, Dial Corner’s EPC, once built, will be in the top 0.001%. Dial Corner’s energy efficiency and carbon mitigation can be accurately described as ‘one in a million’.

Norwich Energy Innovation Park

Creake House

Project management of Para 79 (formerly Para 55) Country House on Holkham Estate. Consented scheme, boasting outstanding quality and innovation in its nature of design. Using lime mortar, natural stone, extensive PV/solar array, air source heat pumps and rainwater harvesting/filtration, the project is still in progress.

Project management of BREEAM Outstanding Energy Park, featuring low-embodied timber frame/Glulam structure with CLT panels. The project focused on creating a space that would allow new companies and start-ups to use renewable energy/ innovation to grow. Full planning has been secured and a material start initiated.

The Phoenix, Lewes

Strategic project management support to Human Nature (Places), including procurement and buildability advice to deliver an ultra- sustainable new development known as The Phoenix - the redevelopment of a 7.9-hectare brownfield site within the South Downs National Park. It comprises a development of 685 homes, 30% of them affordable. It is planned to prioritise people over cars and will be constructed primarily in sustainable timber, powered by renewable energy and designed to encourage a culture of sharing. It represents a new and regenerative way to make a place, build a community and create a productive and circular local economy. This project has been described as the UK’s most sustainable neighbourhood development.

The Hethel Project, Norfolk A “small new town” of 6,000 homes between Norwich and Cambridge, with Human Nature aiming to create the most sustainable new development in Europe. The site has not yet been allocated/ consented through the planning process. Work focuses on promotion, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement ahead of project management.

75 homes at Rendlesham

The FEP Winery, Norwich

Project management of 75 new homes in Suffolk to Vastu design principles and Future Homes Standard. All with ASHP, fully renewable energy and timber frame construction.

Project management of new Winery to BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ boasting 100% renewable energy and aiming for net zero operational carbon. The project is due to commence build in the spring of 2025.

Attleborough Care Village, Norfolk

Colney Hall Care Village

Halesworth Care Village, Suffolk Project management of an exemplary new care village including a 54-bed care home to BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ (Full planning obtained) and 100 later living apartments, plus staff accommodation, all to Future Homes Standards. All use renewable energy and are net zero in operation.

Woodgate Park, Swanton Morley Care Village Project management of 36 new later living bungalows plus hub, all to Future Homes Standards with 100% renewable energy. This is phase 3 expanding on a previously successful development – awaiting full planning consent for delivery 2025/26.

Project management of exemplary new care village including a 54-bed care home to BREEAM ‘Outstanding,’ extra care units (Class C2), market housing (Class C3) and retail units (Class E), alongside associated amenity space, parking, highways improvements, installation of plant, landscaping enhancements and other associated works. All to Future Homes Standards, using renewable energy and aiming for net zero in operation.

Project management of an exemplary new care village. This innovative, major development combining hi-tech research, training and care facilities is on the outskirts of Norwich. Designed to BREEAM Outstanding, using low embodied carbon timber-based solutions and 100% renewable energy. Awaiting full planning consent.

7. We make sure that every project aligns with the UN Sustainability Goals ²⁵ through meticulous tracking and strategic positioning, making sure each one contributes effectively to all 17 goals. Our consultancy is also aligned with these goals and validated through B Corp assessment. What’s more, organisations like the UK Green Building Council ²⁶ , the World Green Building Council ²⁷ and The Chartered Institute of Builders ²⁸ publicly connect their ambitions with the SDGs.

The organisational and project alignment to the UN sustainable development goals

Saul D Humphrey LLP Dynamic SDG Tracker and Action Plan

PROGRESS /// EVIDENTIAL SUBCATEGORY B Corp Impact Assessment

0.715 0.467 0.5 0.973 0.616 0.694 0.898 0.977 0.916 0.663 0.75 1

0.725 0.694 0.913 0.584 0.645

SDH B Corp Alignment UK Green Building Council - Membership/Alignment World Green Building Council - Membership/Alignment Education Alignment - HE Education Alignment - FE Charity Alignment Community/Charity/pro-bono service Non-Executive Director Roles Advocacy /Membership Community Organisations Advocacy via LinkedIn/Lectures/Key Note Speeches etc Sustainable Supply Chain Alignment ISO 14001 Construct Zero Project Manager’s Declare - Commitment Professional Alignment Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Chartered Institute of Building Institution of Civil Engineers Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Chartered Environmentalist Royal Society of Arts Carbon Off-Set Mandatory Project Alignment Considerate Constructors Scheme Optional Project Alignment to Sustainability Standards/Design Code (SDH to apply as appropriate) BREEAM LEED PassivHaus Homes Quality Mark - HQM (Meets SDGs as BREEAM) WELL (Health & Wellbeing in buildings) Future Homes & Building Standard Project Alignment to SDGs 1. Goff’s Norwich Energy Innovation Park - BREEAM “Outstanding” 2. Congham Hall Hotel - landscape/biodiversity and MMC 18

3. Colney Hall ultra-sustainable care village 4. Lewes 750 homes /mixed-use ultra-sustaiable new settlement 5. Creake House - Para 79 to EPC A 6. Halesworth Care Village to BREEAM “Outstanding” and Future Homes & Building Standard 7. Rendlesham 75 sustainable homes builty to Future Homes & Building Standard and to Vastu principles 8. Attleborough Care Village - BREEAM “Outstanding” and Future Homes & Building Standard 9. Dial Corner Earth Bunded home with highest SAP in UK 10. Woodgate Park, Swanton Morley - Care Village to Future Homes Standard 11. The Winery, Norwich to BREEAM ‘Outstanding’

PIPELINE Pipeline: Hethel Garden Village (6500 passiv homes) - Target Europe’s most sustaianble new settlement. Future value circa £2Bn Attleborough Phase 2 (Dr Sanjay Kaushal) Colney Hall Phase 2/3 Costessey Park Golf Club Wellness Cabins - Net Zero Proposal (Dr Julian Brown and Nicola Naylor) Castlemeadow Care ultra-sustainable care village strategy for UK ambition Brundall Marina for Broom Boats climate change resilient floating homes and EV boats motors.

Korutek at Food Enterprise Centre (Rahim Ali) P Righetti - Attleborough Sustainable Homes Dr Temple - Earth bunded home (First stage appointment secured). Para 139 under NPPF

Client/Employer Commitment/Alignment Professional Team Commitment/Alignment Contractor Commitment/Alignment

8. Positive Impacts

The positive impacts of such sustainable alignment are tangible and clear, but before establishing the Value(s) created, the core focus is initially to reduce CO2e emissions. Firstly, by reducing the Consultancy’s own organisational Carbon Footprint and then reducing the Project’s impact. It is the latter that creates real impact. The sustainability challenge is far broader than CO2e emissions but this is what is addressed first.

Saul D Humphrey LLP has measured the organisational GHG emissions from the Consultancy’s formation in 2019. Every year the organisational emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 have been reduced and today the Partnership can boast the emissions have been reduced by over 90% from the original benchmark. The principal reductions in Partnership emissions have been secured by relocating into a BREEAM “Excellent” (target) well-insulated, home-office with an air source heat pump and 100% renewable energy. Switching to an Electric Vehicle, using public transport and avoiding all flights. Each year’s residual emissions are also offset to achieve net zero ²⁹ organisational emissions. The last financial year’s emissions were offset with the purchase of verified carbon reduction projects and the planting in the United Kingdom of trees, all certified by Carbon Footprint - This is Helen’s area of expertise – all things numbers: from accounts to carbon; off-sets to donations. All emissions are reported via Society for the Environment’s “Pledge to Net Zero” and SME Climate Hub all aligned to “Race to Zero”. 8.1. Carbon Footprint

8.2. Avoided Emissions and Added Value(s)

However, this is just the beginning - Saul D Humphrey LLP aims to go far beyond ‘net zero.’ The consultancy’s true focus is on reducing the negative impacts of construction and the built environment by measuring the emissions saved through its projects. These emissions, which fall outside the consultancy’s direct value chain, can be referred to as Scope 4 (or Scope 0 or Scope X) emissions. While Scope 1 covers a business’ direct emissions from its owned vehicles and facilities and Scope 2 addresses the indirect emissions from purchased electricity, Scope 3 is far more significant. Scope 3 includes all other GHG emissions throughout the supply chain and from the use of products. The UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard ³⁰ is helping to bring consistency, transparency and a universally accepted metric to the net zero conversation. However, Scope 3 is mainly relevant for construction companies, developers and house-builders who purchase concrete, bricks and steel. Even among those with targets to decarbonise their portfolios, less than a quarter include these Scope 3 emissions in their net-zero strategies ³¹ . Many limit the Scope 3 categories to those that fit their corporate narrative, ignoring the most significant impacts. For companies that primarily own existing real estate, more than 85% of their emissions come from tenant-occupied spaces. If the company is both an owner and developer, embodied carbon emissions push that figure to 90%. For development and construction firms like Lendlease or Skanska, Scope 3 emissions account for 99% of their greenhouse gas output ³² . For architects, engineers, or project managers like those at Saul D Humphrey LLP, the situation is more complex. These professionals purchase very little directly, but they specify, design and promote the materials that form buildings. This role goes far beyond soft influence - it’s critical to the actual emissions that follow. Many construction professionals have signed up for commitments like ‘Architects Declare’ and ‘Project Managers Declare’ ³³ to affirm their dedication to sustainable practices. But is a declaration enough?

Saul D Humphrey LLP has taken this commitment further, moving away from exploitative growth towards sustainable development with a triple-bottom-line approach. This approach is balanced, inclusive and aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and B Corp certification. Scope 4 emissions - sometimes called Scope X or Scope - represent a new voluntary metric for “avoided emissions.” While the concept isn’t new, it’s gaining traction, as even the Financial Times has recognised its growing importance ³⁴ . Scope 4 emissions refer to efforts that go beyond reducing harm ³⁵ - they aim to restore and regenerate, rebuild the foundations of healthy ecosystems and create thriving communities by addressing system-level emissions. This concept involves a theoretical calculation, typically

comparing a product to the average market solution, a previously implemented solution, or an earlier generation of the product ³⁶ . It’s similar to conducting a whole life carbon assessment for construction projects, which should be used to drive carbon reductions and demonstrate CO2 savings ³⁷ . The term “Scope 4” was first introduced by the World Resources Institute ³⁸ , the organisation behind the GHG Protocol ³⁹ . As early as 2013, the GHG Protocol identified “avoided emissions” as those reductions that occur outside a product’s lifecycle or value chain but are a direct result of the product’s use. There are currently no mandatory requirements or universally recognised standards for reporting Scope 4 emissions in carbon accounting. Identifying emission reduction opportunities through Scope 4 is also not officially required

by climate regulations, though it should be part of a comprehensive strategy for reducing emissions. Importantly, Scope 4 emissions shouldn’t be included when calculating or compensating for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions as they fall into a different category. In essence, Scope 4 (or Scope X/0) emphasises the importance of the “brain-print” - the positive impact of strategic decisions - alongside the “footprint” of direct emissions ⁴⁰ . It represents the estimated emissions saved or avoided by customers due to the performance of products specified or selected by others. Scope 4 focuses on the business opportunities created by products and services that reduce emissions ⁴¹ . For example, Saul D Humphrey LLP, a dedicated Sustainable Project Management Consultancy, has saved 94,526 tonnes of CO2 by aligning every project with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), maximising sustainable value and aiming for the highest standards, such as BREEAM, LEED, Passivhaus and the Future Homes Standard. This CO2, or Scope 4, saving is calculated by comparing the sustainable solution adopted with what would have been a standard, Building Regulation-compliant build. The carbon savings are equivalent to building over 1,890 homes at no environmental cost. The carbon reduction is substantial, but the broader environmental benefits are equally significant.

“Saul’s sustainable strategy, approach and impact were exemplary and worthy of the highest

recognition.” Nicholas Dickinson – Congham Hall Hotel (Client)

8.3. Added Value(s)

The move towards more sustainable - and even regenerative - development brings significant commercial benefits. Truly sustainable buildings not only enhance asset value but also offer energy cost savings, improve staff retention and satisfaction and elevate brand reputation ⁴² . Aligning with accredited third-party sustainability assessments ensures CO2 reductions. By aiming for certifications like BREEAM and consistently striving for Outstanding ratings, the tangible benefits become clear, reinforcing the value of these ambitious sustainability goals ⁴³ . Crucially, this paradigm shift is reflected in the commercial benefits as well. Saul D Humphrey LLP exclusively takes on projects committed to a sustainable ethos. Accepting traditional, less sustainable projects would not only be hypocritical but would miss out on the premium value associated with sustainable construction. The same projects that have saved 94,526 tonnes of carbon also show a net added commercial value of £50 million compared to peer-reviewed benchmarks ⁴⁴ ⁴⁵ ⁴⁶ . A BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ office is valued at a premium of 12.3% ⁴⁷ ⁴⁸ to 30% ⁴⁹ above standard Building Regulation-compliant properties. According to the World Green Building Council ⁵⁰ , BREEAM certification can boost rental rates by up to 24.9% compared to conventional buildings. This premium will likely increase as more organisations seek to showcase their sustainable credentials with buildings that offer excellent insulation, renewable energy, low embodied carbon, rainwater recycling and clear improvements in ecology and air quality. In contrast, poorly insulated, Building Regulation-compliant offices with an EPC rating of ‘C’ may soon risk becoming stranded assets.

The value of a BREEAM “Outstanding” office is estimated at a premium of 12.3% to 30%

One property developer/investor, Stone/RE ⁵¹ , has committed to constructing only BREEAM Outstanding buildings from now on. These buildings typically achieve a 66% reduction in carbon emissions ⁵² . The benefits of sustainable real estate extend beyond asset value and carbon reduction. According to DLA Piper ⁵³ , 38% of survey respondents highlighted ‘value preservation or increase’ as the top advantage of sustainable real estate, followed by reputation (18%) and energy cost reduction (15%). BSRIA ⁵⁴ also found improvements in employee retention, productivity, satisfaction, occupant comfort, community benefits, CSR/PR and brand recognition are notable advantages. Discerning businesses increasingly seek ‘green buildings.’ Mark Carney’s influential work ⁵⁵ has long predicted the alignment of sustainable and commercial benefits. While focusing on reducing operational and embodied carbon in new builds is crucial, we must also address the fact that around 80% of the buildings in use by 2050 have already been built. To effectively combat climate change, retrofitting older buildings for energy efficiency is essential ⁵⁶ . The IPCC specifically highlights retrofitting existing buildings and upgrading energy-using equipment as key strategies to achieve climate goals. The IPCC report ⁵⁷ states, “The largest portion of carbon savings by 2030 will come from retrofitting existing buildings and replacing energy-using equipment due to the slow turnover of the building stock.” Prioritising this retrofitting agenda is important for making meaningful progress. There is a compelling argument that we need to move from the principles of sustainable development, championed by Frankhauser ⁵⁸ and the UN’s SDGs, towards a more regenerative or de-growth economic model, as illustrated by Hickel ⁵⁹ or Raworth’s ⁶⁰ Doughnut model. The CO2e saving would be greater still if we built smaller buildings - or, in some cases, chose not to build at all ⁶¹ . “We don’t know how long we can keep transgressing these key boundaries before combined pressures lead to irreversible change and harm. Johan Rockström, co-author and Centre researcher

“Infinite growth on a finite planet is an impossibility.” E.F.Schumacher - 1973

In the construction industry, we should prioritise avoiding unnecessary demolition. Retaining and retrofitting existing buildings is almost always the more sustainable option ⁶² . Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments offer a much more accurate measure of environmental impact than generic or benchmark estimates. Greta Thunberg famously said, “We already have all the facts and solutions; all we have to do is wake up and change.” Built environment professionals can take meaningful steps toward achieving Net Zero - not just by signing declarations and publishing roadmaps, but by actively demonstrating the added value of sustainable construction and implementing Scope 4 (or Scope X) measures to quantify their positive, tangible impacts. As Mina Hasman highlights in the RIBA Climate Guide, “There is an unyielding expectation that the decisions we take within the sector today must bear fruit for long- term resilience and must provide a balance between the physical, man-made and natural environment, as well as humankind.” Achieving holistic, sustainable outcomes demands climate literacy and immediate action. The built environment has long been a significant contributor to climate change. By embracing Scope 4 principles, professionals in this sector can shift from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution, adding real value and purpose that will inspire others today and future generations.

8.4. Broader impacts

Saul Humphrey is actively collaborating with local authorities and stakeholders to drive a more sustainable impact ⁶³ . The consultancy’s efforts go beyond reducing carbon emissions; they also focus on minimising pollution and eliminating negative impacts on biodiversity. In addition to project-specific work, Saul Humphrey is leading initiatives, contributing to thought leadership, and advocating for broader change. Saul Humphrey has contributed to Wild Anglia ⁶⁴ , addressing issues like nutrient neutrality, biodiversity net gain and pollution reduction. The Partnership also supports the Supply Chain Sustainability School ⁶⁵ , further extending its influence. Achieving sustainable objectives has a wide-reaching impact, and integrating the principles of the circular economy enhances these efforts even more.

the European Climate Risk Assessment echoed these concerns. In recognising the potential for a polycrisis, complacency isn’t an option. Resilience and adaptation must be integral to our sustainable ambitions. As Professor of Sustainable Construction at Anglia Ruskin University, Trustee at Construction East, and Chair of Building Growth, Saul Humphrey prioritises education as a key action. Inspiring the next generation to adopt sustainable solutions is central to his mission. These future leaders will shape better places, fostering a more inclusive, circular economy that embraces Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and digital innovations. This approach will push the industry beyond ‘minimum compliance’ towards true sustainability - and potentially even regeneration ⁶⁷ . We can begin realising this vision today by encouraging others to understand these priorities and follow these actions, setting the stage for a more sustainable future. 94,525 tonnes of CO2e saved. Equivalent of 1890 homes or the typical annual emissions of 9,452 people. Correct as at 25/8/24 across eleven projects. 1.https://tools.breeam.com/filelibrary/Briefing Papers/BREEAM-Briefing-Paper----The-Value-of-BREEAM-- November-2016----123864.pdf. 2. https://citu.co.uk/citu-live/what-is-the-carbon-footprint-of-a-house £50m Net increase in Asset Value. (£73m increase in asset value - £23m premium build cost = £50m green premium assert value) Correct as at 25/8/24 across eleven projects. 1. https://worldgbc.org/article/the-business-case-for-green-building-a-review-of-the-costs-and-benefits-for-developers- investors-and-occupants/. 2.https://tools.breeam.com/filelibrary/Briefing Papers/BREEAM-Briefing-Paper----The-Value-of- BREEAM--November-2016----123864.pdf

Through the Sustainability Supply Chain School, the consultancy actively supports broad sustainable initiatives, emphasising circularity principles:

Eliminating waste and pollution

Circulating products and materials at their highest value

Regenerating nature

These environmental initiatives aren’t just ‘nice-to-haves’ or superficial ‘greenwashing’ to mask negative impacts - they’re essential for mitigating the significant risks looming. The Global Risks Report 2023 ⁶⁶ identified environmental threats as six of the top ten long-term risks we face. Similarly,

£973,150 saved per annum in annual energy savings.

Correct as at 25/8/24 across eleven projects. 1. Financial Benefits of Green Buildings -Are They Expensive?- Eric Rosenkranz - May 21, 2022. 2.https://tools.breeam.com/ filelibrary/Briefing Papers/BREEAM-Briefing-Paper----The-Value-of-BREEAM--November-2016----123864.pdf

9. Dissemination

9.1. Media

9.2. LinkedIn

LinkedIn Analytics

Correct as at 25/8/24.

FOLLOWERS 27,156

IMPRESSIONS 2,616,240

Last 365 days.

*Sustainability Leadership *SDG link

In addition to utilising media and LinkedIn to promote best practices in sustainability and engage in the broader ESG debate, Saul D Humphrey has taken on several pro-bono, ambassadorial and trustee roles. He also holds a Professorial position at Anglia Ruskin University and is a Non-Executive Director for two local authorities, supporting the public sector in delivering sustainable strategic plans. These additional roles are disclosed here to demonstrate the alignment and breadth of impact, as well as to offer transparency and avoid any potential conflicts of interest. 9.3. Complementary engagement

Sustainability UKGBC

Government/Local Authority - NED roles New Anglia LEP, now Norfolk and Suffolk Business Boards

Member

Ambassador to Business Board being established

WGBC B Corp

Follower

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

NED (Equinox Property Holding and Equinox Enterprises)

Accredited/Certified.

Norwich City Council

NED (East Norwich Delivery Board)

CIOB Sustainability Advisory Board Member 2024 CLC Construct Zero Business Partner

Norfolk County Council

Ambassador to Business Board

Professional Institutions

Construction Network Building Growth

Vice President and named as Global CIOB President for 2026 (also Trustee and Member of Sustainability Board)

Chair

CIOB

Construction Excellence

Ambassador

CEnv

Linked to CIOB

Construction East

Trustee

RICS

Fellow & Awards Judge

Interact

Member

CIArb

Member but ostensibly inactive

Norwich Forum for Construction Industry (NFCI) Construction Leadership Council

Member

RSA

Member

FICE

Honorary Fellow

Academic Partners Anglia Ruskin University

Charity/Voluntary Sounding Board

Full Professor

Pro-bono service Pro-bono service

Advisory Board and co-opted Governor for Co-opted Governor

Norfolk ProHelp

University of East Anglia

Rad-Universe

Ambassador

University of Suffolk Suffolk Sustainability Institute University of Cambridge (CISL/IDBE) Supervisor for IDBE Masters East Coast College.

Board Member & Ambassador - Part of Norfolk Community Foundation

Good for Good

Governor (and Vice Chair) 2017 to 2024

Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor Ambassador Changing Streamc CIC Ambassador Norfolk Climate Change Partnership

Business Institute of Directors Norfolk Business Board

Advisory Group Member

Chair Norfolk

Being established

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