Roberts Limbrick
At a Glance
- Client: Roberts Limbrick
- Industry: Architecture & Design
- Goal: Build a structured, science-based carbon reduction strategy
- Services: Carbon Footprint Assessment, CRP Development, Strategic Guidance
- Timeframe: Project completed in 2023; ongoing support provided
The Challenge
Roberts Limbrick is a prominent architectural practice based in Gloucester, delivering award-winning work across sectors including healthcare, education, sport and leisure, and commercial development. With over 100 staff and certified B-Corp status, sustainability is embedded in their values and operations.
However, as carbon reporting requirements became more rigorous—especially in public sector tenders—the firm faced difficulty accurately calculating their emissions and developing compliant Carbon Reduction Plans. They recognised the need for expert support to meet these expectations credibly and remain competitive in a fast-changing landscape.
“The whole process has been informative and helpful. It added legitimacy to our carbon reports, giving us confidence that our calculations and emissions data are accurate.”
Our Solution
Go-Positive partnered with Roberts Limbrick to develop a clear and effective carbon reduction strategy aligned with the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goals. We began by thoroughly assessing their operations and calculating their carbon footprint, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all emissions categories.
Through regular meetings, tailored advice, and sector-specific comparisons, we worked with the firm to establish realistic science-based targets and an action plan to achieve them. Our carbon coach, Emily, played a key role in guiding the team throughout the process—helping them understand the data and ensuring every step was clear and actionable.
Would Roberts Limbrick recommend Go Climate Positive? Absolutely. We’ve helped them stay at the forefront of sustainable architecture and equipped them to lead by example in the industry’s carbon reduction efforts.
The Results
Roberts Limbrick now has a credible, well-documented Carbon Reduction Plan that not only supports their B-Corp status but also gives them a stronger position in project tenders. By partnering with Go-Positive, the firm has gained a competitive edge in both public and private sector bids, where validated sustainability credentials are increasingly non-negotiable.
The partnership has also contributed positively to the firm’s reputation, both externally and internally. Accurate carbon reporting and visible sustainability progress have enhanced their appeal to prospective clients and staff alike—especially among younger, climate-conscious professionals.
The team highlighted the value of ongoing support throughout the project, particularly from their carbon coach Emily. Her ability to contextualise the firm’s data through sector benchmarks and provide responsive, informed guidance made a significant difference.
Most importantly, Roberts Limbrick now has the confidence that their carbon reports are accurate, their targets are achievable, and their path to Net Zero is both credible and impactful.
