Zero Emissions

These case studies illustrate how our members are taking proactive steps to reduce their emissions across all of their operations. From transforming heating systems to simply changing lightbulbs or reducing meat in menus, every one of us is taking action.

HRP's 2024-2027 Action Plan

Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace's sustainability strategy to reduce its environmental impact.

Boiler Temperature Reduction

Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal Palaces have implemented targeted interventions to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs, resulting in significant savings on carbon and energy bills.

Secondary Glazing on Historic Windows

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Reducing heat loss from historic windows.

Life Cycle Assessment of Drinks Packaging

Imperial College London
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Researching the difference in impact of a PET water container and an aluminium water container.

#WilderWestminster Network

Westminster City Council
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Westminster City Council established the #WilderWestminster network to support collective action for nature recovery across the borough.

Vegan Croissant Switch

Imperial College London
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Imperial tested vegan alternatives and found they could reduce environmental impact without affecting customer experience.

Voltage Optimisation at the Royal College of Music

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The Royal College of Muisc cuts carbon emissions and extends the lifespan of electrical components after powering down Grade II listed Blomfield Building.

Carbon Literacy Training Across 11 Institutions

South Kensington
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South Ken ZEN+ is embedding climate knowledge and action across its membership through Carbon Literacy® training.

Imperial's Approach to Sustainable Travel

Imperial College London
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Travel is integral to university life and is also a large contributor to Imperial’s environmental impact.

Eliminating Single-Use Plastics at the Science Museum

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The Science Museum has taken a significant steps towards sustainability by reducing plastic.

Embedding Sustainability in the Faculty of Medicine’s Research and Teaching

Imperial College London
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The Faculty of Medicine at Imperial is making significant strides towards embedding sustainability into its research and teaching, supporting Imperial's goal of becoming a net-zero carbon institution by 2040.

Exhibition Road's New Planters

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The new planters on Exhibition Road are a step towards greening South Kensington.

Cultural Diplomacy for Climate Action

Institut français
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The Institut français has adopted a sustainability roadmap aimed at rethinking its operational practices and raising awareness among its stakeholders.

The Royal Commission of 1851’s Commitment to Academic Excellence and Sustainability

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The Royal Commission continues its stewardship of the neighborhood for the legacy of the Great Exhibition, championing sustainability and progress for future generations.

Japan House London Participates in South Ken Zen+

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As an organization with unique cultural and operational needs, Japan House London's participation in SKZ+ has led to the creation of their first-ever carbon emissions baseline report.

Exhibition Emission Audits at Kensington Palace

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Kensington Palace look to improve their data collection to measure their progress more accurately.​

Lighting Upgrades at Imperial

Imperial College London
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The work has begun, upgrading to low energy lighting as part of Imperials Net Zero by 2040 commitment.

Image credit: Dan Weill Photography

Cromwell Place Participates in the South Ken ZEN+ Programme

Cromwell Place
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Cromwell Place joins 21 leading organizations in a collective commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction by participating in the South Ken ZEN+ Programme.

Sustainable City Charter

Westminster City Council
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The Sustainable City Charter is a free, voluntary, business-led pledge, supported by Westminster City Council.

Serpentine Sustainability Action Plan

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Serpentine have developed and are implementing a 'Serpentine Sustainability Action Plan'.

Carbon Accounting Software

V&A South Kensington
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The V&A South Kensington onboards a carbon accounting software to support net zero journey.

Science Museum's Sustainable Travel

Science Museum
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The Science Museum is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from travel through comprehensive sustainable travel policies for staff.

Pollinator Strategy at the Royal Parks

The Royal Parks
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The Royal Parks have committed to helping reduce the decline in the parks’ pollinator populations.

The Terra Carta Design Lab

Royal College of Art
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The Terra Carta Design Lab aims to address pressing environmental challenges by harnessing the creativity of young designers.