May 17, 2023
James Nash has founded 3 companies. The first was Bike
Dock Solutions in 2008 which started life as a university
project.
Much of his focus currently is on ActiveScore which helps building owners and developers improve their cycling and active travel facilities. They have helped design and certify 350+ developments in Europe, US, Asia, Middle East and Australia-including 22 Bishopsgate in London, which is the largest office building in Europe.
Clients include Blackstone, Brookfield, Lendlease, Invesco, Vornado Realty Trust, BentallGreenOak, GID, JLL, CBRE, Savills, Knight Frank, Colliers, Perial, AXA IM, PATRIZIA, Bruntwood, and EcoWorld. ActiveScore is recognized by GRESB as a design and/or construction green building certification scheme.
He has also been an advisor to WELL Certification on all things Cycling and active travel related. For real estate sustainability/mobility consultants and architects they have an extremely popular free AP Programme with over 500 AP’s from over 40 countries.
Show Highlights
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The proactive part of wellness in and around buildings and communities you need to consider for healthier buildings.
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The movement towards bike connective travel and bike share systems.
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James shares his entrepreneurial journey and start-up tips that transformed his business.
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The evolution of bike storage on ESG, various rating systems, tools and services provided for people who are occupants of a building.
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Active Score tools, advisory rolls and educational supports
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AP program that brings these best practices forward.
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Global expansion and global standard within buildings
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An emissions calculator that also includes scope free emissions
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The electrification of bikes and all things on wheels.
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An incredible opportunity and an area that currently isn't really getting much attention.
“The main driver for this is the mindset change. I think building owners have realized the importance of these services from a sustainability point of view, but now also from a business case point of view. I think they realize that their tenants actually want much better cycle facilities or active travel facilities. It can actually help them attract tenants, whether it's a commercial office or whether it's a residential building.”
-James Nash
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