When COP27 was announced it was billed as the COP that would be dedicated to executing the decisions made by nations. Ensuring that leaders and policy makers move from setting goals to implementing them, as the impact of climate change increases. Our Energy Consultant, Tom McLeish, explores what COP27 has achieved since the event 6-months […]
Improving organisations’ sustainability credentials is becoming essential across nearly all sectors and industries says our Data Analyst, Sophie Legg. According to world leading professional services firm, KPMG, 30% of consumers look for sustainability when purchasing goods and services from a business. Additionally, as Generation Z’s purchasing power grows, it is becoming clear that organisations must […]
7 Takeaways from the UK Government’s Green Day The UK Government published a series of reports, policies and consultations as part of Green Day. As it could take quite some time to read all 2,840 pages, we have pulled together 7 of our key takeaways for you, from the carbon import tax to embodied emissions […]
In March the Government published a series of reports, policies and consultations as part of Green Day (or Energy Security Day). In total, Carbon Brief reports that 44 different documents were published including 2,840 pages. Behind-the-scenes industries are reviewing the series of documents to understand the impacts of the Government’s proposals, including the Climate Change […]
Many organisations are already in the habit of undertaking energy audits to highlight where energy and water efficiencies can be made, save on utility costs, and reduce carbon emissions. Unfortunately, the sad reality of many energy audits and surveys (especially ones that are completed for compliance with ESOS), is that once they are completed, the […]
To mark International Day of Forests, we are delighted to share that we have become a corporate friend to the Forest of Marston Vale committing to plant a tree for every employee annually. As an employee-owned business our environmental values are important to us, so we have pledged an annual donation of one tree for […]
Our Head of Consultancy, Timothy Holman, reflects on the Chancellor’s Spring Budget including further investment in sustainable energy production and the acceleration of carbon capture technologies. There were a number of big-ticket announcements in Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s budget today all centred around the Government’s economic growth plan focusing on four E’s; enterprise, education, employment and […]
Is your relationship with carbon toxic? Do you find yourself constantly spending money, but never getting anything in return? Or perhaps, the relationship was mutually beneficial at the beginning, but is now simply too ‘hot’ to handle? If so, maybe it’s time to consider moving on… Figuring out whether a relationship is right for you […]
Our Head of Consultancy, Timothy Holman, reflects on the UK Government’s creation of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The devolution of the responsibility for net zero from BEIS at this critical time is welcome news and puts back a much needed focus after its predecessor the Department for Energy and Climate Change […]
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme, it’s about as clear mud Ahead of the closure of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), our Head of Customer Success, Tom Anderton, breaks down what support businesses can expect to help them with the high cost of energy from the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme. Find out more about […]
Our Head of Consultancy, Timothy Holman, reflects on the latest recommendations from the independent review of the UK’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. For anyone in doubt of the Government’s commitment to net zero by 2050, Chris Skidmore MP’s Mission Zero review of Net Zero has endorsed the pledge, with some additional recommendations to accelerate the […]
What ideas do you have to help your organisation with its Net Zero target this year? There are so many different ways to identify and reduce work related emissions, across both your organisation’s premises and home workers, that it can be difficult to know what is worthwhile and what is not. So, to help you […]