Speakers

James is a Partner at Warneford Consulting and leads their Energy Services offering, helping schools cut energy use, carbon and costs.

He delivers condition surveys, energy upgrades, decarbonisation roadmaps, energy monitoring and CIF funding bids, ensuring every project balances technical insight, financial viability and sustainability goals.

James has helped co-create GEMZ (Great Estate Management Zero), a digital platform that gives schools a clear view of estate condition, energy use and carbon footprint, helping them plan smarter decarbonisation investment pathways.

With a background in renewable heating and low-carbon technologies, James focuses on making complex energy and estate decisions straightforward for school leaders, turning ambition into practical action.