We work with clients across a wide variety of sectors

Real Estate

The real estate sector is one of the major GHG emitters and faces increasing pressure from stakeholders and the regulatory environment to increase not only its environmental performance, but also its social governance performance. We provide our real estate clients with the support they need to progress their ESG journey, align with benchmarking and legislative reporting requirements, and work towards net zero.

  • Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, The Big Yellow Self Storage Company

    “I highly recommend Orbis Advisory in view of its commercial acumen, sustainability expertise and people skills.”

  • Peter Hemingway, Sustainability Coordinator at The Office Group

    “Rupert and the Orbis Advisory team helped set us up for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) in 2019/20. From data gathering and analysis to report writing, the Orbis Advisory team were instrumental in creating our internal reporting framework and preparing us for submission. Orbis Advisory really are a wealth of knowledge and practical advice.”

  • Gabriella Zepf, Director of Sustainability, SEGRO plc

    “SEGRO has commissioned Orbis Advisory to help with the understanding of new EU legislation, namely the CSRD and the EU Taxonomy. With the EU Taxonomy, the work involved understanding the options SEGRO had to be compliant and assess the optimum pathways to compliance. For the CSRD, Orbis Advisory undertook the mapping from our double materiality assessments to the relevant ESRSs and then furthermore a significant piece of mapping to identify which ESRSs SEGRO was already reporting/recording data against.

    The Orbis team progressed the work at the right pace and communicated clearly and they are very responsive when ad hoc questions arise.”

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) firms must balance a fiduciary and social responsibility to simultaneously generate value for their investors while advancing sustainability goals through their activities and portfolio. At Orbis Advisory, we believe strong ESG performance will unlock financial gains, and we’ll work with your firm to bring clarity to a complex web of ESG regulations and progress decarbonisation initiatives across your portfolio.

  • Louise Page-Jennings, Director of Communications and Social Impact, Yoo Capital

    “Orbis Advisory helped us create our ESG Policy and set firm-level KPIs, including a roadmap to get us to ESG best practice in the industry. With them, we were able to align the policy and targets with our business ethos. We found the team easy to work with and I was impressed by their ability to meet tight deadlines. I would highly recommend working with Orbis Advisory, and we are continuing to work with them on the implementation of our KPI roadmap.”

  • Sustainability Manager, GP Bullhound

    “Orbis Advisory advised GP Bullhound on the implementation and roadmap to align private funds to SFDR Article 8.

    In interactions with our team, the entire Orbis Advisory team was very friendly, knowledgeable, and transparent. They have been an excellent resource in navigating the complexities of SFDR alignment.”

  • Sarah Payne, CFO, Tern PLC

    “We have recommended Orbis Advisory to our portfolio companies to help them with their ESG journey, and we will continue to engage with Orbis Advisory as our strategy matures.”

Financial Institutions

Financial Institutions face a uniquely complex ESG regulatory environment. We specialise in guiding retail banks, building societies, financial services, and asset managers through the evolving policy landscape. Our expertise enables clients to understand and calculate their emissions using methodologies such as the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), an essential tool for comprehensive ESG reporting. We provide tailored assistance and strategic advice to develop emissions reduction strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

  • Kate Prangnell, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, EQ

    “The whole Orbis Advisory team was really friendly, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with from beginning to end – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

  • Marketing Team, Starling Bank

    “Starling Bank has worked with Orbis Advisory to model its reduction initiatives, align with the SBTi and set reduction targets for loans and investments.”

Technology

Our ESG expertise and support keeps innovative technology companies at the cutting edge of tech development while scaling their products sustainably. We help companies align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring they stay competitive while advancing ESG goals.

  • Marketing Manager, Koroyd

    “Orbis Advisory is a young, dynamic, and knowledgeable team. They are very professional and quick to respond and problem solve. We intend to continue working with Orbis Advisory on an ongoing basis to recalculate our emissions each year and verify our environmental commitments.”

  • Scott Tucker, CFO, Tufin

    “We engaged Orbis Advisory to assist with our ESG initiatives. Most notably, we were looking to analyse our carbon footprint and set annual decarbonisation targets in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Orbis did a wonderful job of guiding us through the process and making it seamless. They were very prescriptive in the key data requests and then did all the critical analysis.

    After analysing the information, they provided us with specific, achievable actions we could take to lower our carbon emissions over the next several years. We have since executed many of these initiatives and will continue to do so into the future. We feel a strong social responsibility to promote ESG. This did also have a financial impact as we were able to lower our interest rate on our Term Loan through a Sustainability-linked Loan Agreement.”

SMEs

SMEs are significant contributors to carbon emissions. In 2021, they accounted for approximately 33% of total UK emissions and 50% of emissions of UK businesses. There's increasing pressure on SMEs to address their environmental impact, which we believe can be done while also enhancing their competitive edge and contributing to a more sustainable future. We assist SMEs in understanding and mitigating their carbon footprint through data-driven strategies. Through our expertise, we help SMEs quantify their emissions, identify key areas for reduction, and implement effective sustainability initiatives.

  • Fiona Coyne, Sales & Marketing Director, Benchmark Furniture

    “Orbis Advisory assisted us with our recent ‘Made WELL Sustainability Report’. They were able to take technical data from our Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and present the findings in a clear and digestible format that resonated with our audience. This allowed the sustainability credentials of our products to be clearly communicated. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rupert and his team to others looking for help with ESG or sustainability policies.”

  • Simon Gee, Managing Director, AS&K

    “The Orbis Advisory team has not only helped us calculate our GHG emissions, but also supported us as we navigate the process of setting Science Based Targets and joining the UN’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The team helped develop an ambitious net zero target and outlined a roadmap to achieve it through a combination of innovative reduction initiatives and credible carbon sequestration projects.”

Charity & Education

We offer bespoke services to support charities and schools in their journey towards environmental sustainability. Our offerings include crafting an ESG roadmap, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and formulating a robust ESG strategy and policy framework. By leveraging our expertise, charities and schools can effectively track their progress and establish policies that align with their environmental goals, fostering a greener and more resilient educational environment.