About / Values

The principles behind every rating we issue.

Our core values shape our culture, drive our actions and define who we are. They are also the reason clients can rely on a Braithwaite Energy report when capital, lettability or planning consent is riding on it.

01 / Value

Integrity

Honest ratings, honest advice, even when the answer isn't the one you wanted.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, and we are dedicated to honesty, transparency and ethical conduct in every part of the business. Integrity is the foundation of trust, and we build that trust with clients, partners and colleagues by consistently doing what is right — including telling a client when an asset will not reach the rating they hoped for, and what it would genuinely take to get there.

In practice

/We never inflate an EPC rating or model to a number a client asks for
/Assumptions and evidence are declared in every report
/We are regulated by RICS and work to its professional standards

02 / Value

Quality

Modelling that stands up to scrutiny from building control, auditors and investors.

Quality is non-negotiable. From the survey through to the final report, we are committed to delivering excellence, setting high internal standards and continuously improving how we work. Prioritising quality means our clients receive genuine value: models that survive audit, reports that planners and building control accept first time, and advice that holds up when capital is committed against it.

In practice

/Every assessment is technically reviewed before lodgement
/Accredited under Quidos and Elmhurst Energy schemes
/Clear audit trail of inputs, evidence and software versions

03 / Value

Collaboration

We work inside your design and transaction programme, not alongside it.

Collaboration is at the heart of our success. Diverse perspectives and skills produce better solutions, so we encourage open communication, active listening and a collaborative mindset. In practice that means sitting inside the project team — with architects, M&E engineers, agents and asset managers — rather than issuing reports over the wall and hoping they land.

In practice

/Early-stage input to design teams before the fabric is fixed
/Direct contact with your assessor, not an account handler
/Coordinated delivery across multiple consultants on one scheme

04 / Value

Education

Regulation changes constantly. We keep up so our clients don't have to.

We believe knowledge is power, so we invest continuously in the growth and development of our team. Fostering curiosity and providing opportunities to learn keeps us ahead of a fast-moving regulatory landscape — Part L uplifts, MEES thresholds, Future Buildings Standard, CIBSE methodology — and lets us translate that into plain language for clients making commercial decisions.

In practice

/Ongoing CPD across every accreditation scheme we hold
/Plain-English briefings on regulatory change for client teams
/A public insight library covering the standards that affect you

05 / Value

People First

Our people are the asset. Client relationships follow from that.

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we prioritise their well-being, growth and satisfaction. Putting people first creates a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, built on respect and appreciation. That culture is what allows us to keep experienced assessors and engineers on the same client accounts year after year, rather than rotating through unfamiliar faces.

In practice