One of the world’s leading environmental consultancies has joined the thriving community at Exeter Science Park.
JBA Consulting which is part of the JBA Group – a family of environmental, engineering and risk management companies – will be taking office space in the net zero George Parker Bidder building at the Science Park.
The building’s sustainability credentials, its EPC rating of A+ and photovoltaic cells, alongside location and community were key factors in the company’s decision relocate its Exeter-based staff.
Ed Hartwell, principal analyst and Exeter office lead for JBA Consulting, said: “As an environmental consultancy we believe we need to lead by example and as such we have stringent criteria which we aim to meet to help us to mitigate our impact on the environment. A key factor in choosing our Exeter office location was the environmental credentials of the space in supporting this and no other office space in Exeter matched what is on offer at Exeter Science Park.”
The company is committed to reaching net zero by 2040 and is prioritising energy efficiency in all its office relocations.
Ed added: “We also value that Exeter Science Park is owned by its four shareholders – Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Devon County Council, and the University of Exeter. This ensures our rent supports the region rather than a private entity.”
Jason Buck, senior business development manager at Exeter Science Park, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the JBA Consulting team to our community. Just as sustainability is important to the JBA team, it is at the heart of the growth of Exeter Science Park. Both the Ada Lovelace and George Parker Bidder Buildings are net zero carbon, the park has the infrastructure to support up to 100 electric vehicle charge points and work on the new net zero Zeal Hotel is due to be completed at the end of the year.
“In addition, we also see lots of synergy between the work of JBA Consulting and many of the businesses based here, so it should be of great benefit to both JBA and organisations across the park.”
