Helen Emmerson

Jul 17, 2024 | mondaq.com | Helen Emmerson |Ben Stansfield

The new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules came into effect in February 2024, following the framework set out in the Environment Act 2021. Five months on from their introduction, how is policy translating into practise and what has been the experience so far?

Jul 17, 2024 | gowlingwlg.com | Helen Emmerson |Ben Stansfield

Helen Emmerson: So, as many of you will be aware, the Biodiversity Net Gain rules came into effect on 12 February this year and, five months on from their introduction, we are going to explore a couple of things. How is the policy translating into practice and what has been everyone's experience so far? The panel discussion is going to last for about 40 minutes and then we will open up the Q&A at the end.

Jul 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Helen Emmerson |Ben Stansfield

Click here to watch the videoThe new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules came into effect in February 2024, following the framework set out in the Environment Act 2021. Five months on from their introduction, how is policy translating into practise and what has been the experience so far?

Oct 3, 2023 | propertyweek.com | David White |Helen Emmerson |Lem Bingley |Sian Barton

Significant investment is required to match the scale of change needed. While this presents a barrier for local government, it can be overcome by combining private investment and expertise with local knowledge and experience. Bristol City Leap is one such solution: a joint venture between US clean tech company Ameresco and Bristol City Council launched in January to enable £1bn of investment in clean energy solutions over the next 20 years.

Oct 3, 2023 | propertyweek.com | Kimberly Bartlett |Helen Emmerson |Matthew Allen |Georgina Muskett

However, lighting has the power to completely transform a space’s function and feel. The race to net zero is number one on the agenda for many of us – and rightly so – but we have to look at the bigger picture when it comes to lighting design and prioritise people alongside the planet. The relationship between lighting and placemaking goes past practicality; it is emotional and runs deep in our collective psyche. For most people, darkness makes a place unwelcoming and, for many, inaccessible.