Net Zero Pathway

Challenge

• The Devonshire Group manages a diverse portfolio including visitor attractions, commercial and residential properties, and in-hand farming.

  With growing pressure to demonstrate climate leadership, they sought to:
  • Establish a robust carbon footprint across all operations.
  • Understand impacts across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
  • Develop a clear and actionable net zero pathway.

Our Approach

Pilio is supporting the Devonshire Group by:

• Preparing a comprehensive carbon footprint aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

• Covering energy use, property operations, visitor impacts, procurement, transport, waste, and farming activities.

• Advising on net zero strategy development, grounded in data-driven analysis.

• Providing ongoing support for the creation and rollout of a carbon reduction plan.

Results to Date

• Established a full emissions baseline across all sectors of the estate.

• Identified major carbon hotspots and reduction opportunities.

• Enabled the Devonshire Group to align climate action with estate-wide operations.

Client Impact

• Credible foundation for achieving net zero commitments.

• Evidence-based insights to guide investment and operational decisions.

• Strengthened sustainability credentials across heritage, property, and farming.

Takeaway:

By establishing a comprehensive carbon footprint and actionable reduction plan, heritage and landowning groups like Devonshire can lead on climate while maintaining operational and cultural excellence.