Press Release: We’re partnering with ESG Buildtech to strengthen our UK ESG services and expand into Asia

We’re thrilled to announce our new collaboration with ESG Buildtech, a leading Singapore-based ESG solutions provider for real assets. This opens doors for us at Eight Versa to supercharge our ESG, GRESB, and real estate advisory offerings here in the UK, while also entering the vibrant markets of India and Singapore.

By joining forces, we’re blending our 17+ years of technical expertise, spanning over 4,000 sustainability projects, with ESG Buildtech’s advisory capabilities, Asia market knowledge, and asset management experience. Together, we’ll deliver top-tier sustainability consulting and advisory for real estate, infrastructure, and asset managers, combining global standards with on-the-ground insights.

Chris Hocknell, our Director, shares: “This collaboration is very exciting. Working with ESG Buildtech not only opens up the nascent sustainability markets of India and Singapore but also enhances what we can offer our UK clients. ESG Buildtech brings unparalleled expertise in GRESB benchmarking and reporting, and know-how in corporate reporting and due diligence for real estate portfolios. Our clients can get the best of both worlds: international excellence with technical precision to tackle all sustainability challenges and drive real results.”

Here’s what this means in practice:

• Levelling Up in the UK: We’re broadening our toolkit with specialised ESG advisory, including advanced GRESB reporting, corporate climate risk assessments, and sustainable finance frameworks, giving our UK clients a standout, comprehensive edge.
• Expanding Our Reach: Through ESG Buildtech’s strong foothold in India and Singapore, we’re now positioned to serve developers, funds, and asset managers across Asia by working together on services.
• What We Offer Together: From carbon footprinting and Net Zero roadmaps to certifications like LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and Fitwel; ESG strategy and corporate reporting aligned with GRI, GRESB, and TCFD; technical deep dives such as whole-life carbon assessments and circular economy plans; plus strategic advisory for asset portfolios and customised training for asset managers on sustainability topics.
• Our Edge: On top of technical delivery, we’re adding a strategic layer to guide clients on ESG positioning, building resilience, and unlocking long-term value.

Priya Vakil, Co-Founder of ESG Buildtech, adds: “Collaborating with Eight Versa allows us to bring our Asia-Pacific ESG expertise to the UK market, where demand for robust GRESB and corporate sustainability reporting is surging. We’re eager to support UK clients in enhancing their real estate portfolios with proven decarbonisation strategies and climate resilience insights, drawing from our work on high-profile projects like advising major developers on Net Zero pathways.”

We’re kicking things off with shared thought leadership and educational webinars, aiming to support the rising expectations for ESG in real assets, especially as regulations and investor priorities evolve into 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates, and if you’d like to learn how this collaboration can support your sustainability goals, get in touch!