Consulting Services
Green Building Consulting
We offer a wide array of green building consulting services tailored to the needs of our clients.
WHAT is green building consulting?
A tailor-made offering specific to your site or needs
Ecolution will evaluate and or monitor your needs/site and develop, and/or implement an environmental management plan according to your requirements as well as providing on-going reporting if necessary.
We offer consulting to client and project teams from project inception through to the design and construction phase. We also offer services to existing buildings. Our sustainability and green building consulting is offered as standalone service, or as part of local Green Star SA rating system, as well as the internationally recognised LEED rating system.
What we offer
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Green Design & Building
We guide new buildings, retrofits, and even building precincts toward measurable sustainability outcomes from project inception through to construction completion. Our consulting covers site assessments, energy and atmosphere, water efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and waste management. These can be offered as standalone services or in support of a compregensive green building strategy.
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Sustainable Operating Practices
For existing buildings and precincts, we assess and optimise resource use across energy, water, waste, and environmental quality. We develop tailored environmental management plans, support sustainable operating practices, and can provide ongoing monitoring and reporting to keep your building performing at its best.
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Sustainability Strategy
Success in corporate sustainability requires a comprehensive strategy that encompasses all aspects of the business – from the work environment to the employees, suppliers and even consumers. Our strategies are all encompassing and practical, and can be crafted based on your needs and budget, aiming to achieve performance improvements to enhance efficiency and achieve sustainability goals across the value chain.
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Carbon accounting
You can't reduce what you don't measure. Our carbon accounting service quantifies your organisation's full greenhouse gas footprint, from energy and water to materials and operations. Following recognised methodologies, we deliver verified emissions data that forms the foundation of any credible net zero strategy, just as we did for Darling Brew (Africa's first carbon neutral beer) and in support of our net zero roadmaps for clients like Stellenbosch University .
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Net Zero Roadmaps
We assess your building portfolio, prioritise energy efficiency and renewable interventions by cost-effectiveness and impact, ultimately delivering a phased plan towards zero carbon, exactly as we did across 472 buildings for Stellenbosch University.
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Sustainable finance
We provide technical assistance to sustainable finance partners, including banks, DFIs, and green bond issuers, by validating energy savings, assessing project feasibility, and ensuring that financed buildings and retrofits deliver the performance their climate commitments demand.