Across the UK, businesses are under increasing pressure to manage energy costs, carbon emissions and sustainability commitments. While significant progress has been made in developing cleaner energy sources, reducing overall energy consumption remains one of the most effective ways organisations can cut costs and improve efficiency. The UK continues to prioritise more efficient energy systems as part of its long-term…
Businesses across the UK know that they must decarbonise to meet government targets and to operate in a more future-facing manner. While some continue to drag their heels, many are now looking at ways to reduce emissions and energy consumption. One such opportunity for many is the idea of a net zero building – whether you are constructing a new…
Every business owner should be aware of Net Zero, what it means and also have a plan to get there. Net Zero is an international effort to become carbon neutral by 2050. By achieving Net Zero status, a business shows that it emits ‘zero’ carbon (also called Co2e), aligning itself to global goals around sustainability and slowing climate change before…
As we’ve discussed on our Net Zero consultancy page, businesses are coming under increasing pressure from the government to adopt decarbonisation strategies. Unfortunately, many private businesses here in the UK are slow to adapt to this challenge – instead opting to wait until larger firms have ‘done it first’. One such business that has ‘done it first’ is Unilever –…
Between the official ESOS and SECR schemes as well as a general steer from the entirety of UK government to decarbonise and prioritise energy efficiency, there’s never been more pressure on businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK to undergo carbon reporting. This article looks at the carbon reporting obligations of small to medium businesses and large enterprises…
As more pressure falls on businesses of all shapes and sizes to reduce their carbon emissions, many turn to energy efficiency grants in order to invest in cost-saving efficiency measures. Unfortunately, the Carbon Trust’s excellent Green Business Fund closed in December 2019, leaving some businesses unsure of who to turn to. Worse still, perhaps, is the fact that while the…
In a world that is rapidly gearing up towards a reduction in carbon emissions, all businesses need to consider their energy efficiency. SMEs may think energy isn’t something they need to concern themselves with – but cost savings can be significant. As a business, you should demonstrate efforts to lower your emissions, while government legislation further cements the global intention…
The UK government is one of the few countries to have enshrined its 2050 net-zero emissions targets into law. As part of these measures, public sector and private businesses face new pressures to reduce their CO2 emissions. What the law says The Climate Change Act of 2008 meant the UK became obligated to reduce 80% of emissions relative to 1990…
The global energy landscape continues to evolve as countries and organisations work together towards a more sustainable future. Progress in the transition to low-carbon energy systems is accelerating, but improving energy efficiency remains one of the most important areas of action. Renewable electricity capacity is expected to increase by almost 4,600 GW between 2025 and 2030, putting renewables on track…
Energy is one of the biggest sources of wastage in any business. As the UK heads towards a more energy-efficient future, businesses must prioritise renewable power sources that do not end up costing them more in the long-term. Beyond that, your business must also seek to decarbonise its own activities as mandated by measures such as ESOS and SECR. In…