Becoming more energy efficient is a simple way to help your business lower costs, reduce your carbon footprint and attract new, eco-conscious customers.
You can reduce your energy bills by making some simple changes. And when your efficiency strategy enhances working conditions, it can boost staff well-being and increase productivity.
So where should you begin? Getting a smart meter can help you identify the parts of your business that use the most energy. Once you understand that, you can work out how to use less energy, lower your energy bills, and reduce your carbon footprint. You may also find the Green Business Directory helpful in sourcing accredited Carbon Trust suppliers and installers.
To get you started, we’ve assembled tips and advice tailored by sector. Can’t see your sector? Not to worry – some of the tips you’ll find in the other sections could still help you lower your energy consumption.
In the catering industry, energy typically accounts for 4-6% of operating costs. And in a sector with high overheads and narrow margins, any energy savings made can have a big impact on your bottom line.
Some kitchens waste up to 60% of their energy, but without a smart meter, you won’t know where to direct your attention. So here are some tips on improving energy efficiency in catering and preparation to help you achieve some potentially large efficiency savings.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
Whether you’re running a hotel, a restaurant or a bar, you can lower costs and reduce your carbon footprint by making smarter eco-friendly choices. When your premises are well lit, well ventilated and kept at a comfortable temperature, your customers are more likely to stay longer, spend more money, and visit you again. A smart meter is crucial in understanding how your business uses energy. Once you understand that, these energy efficiency tips can help you lower your usage.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
When housing associations invest in energy efficiency, the benefits it can bring can have a direct impact on people’s lives. Using smart meters is a vital first step towards improving your efficiency.
When you use the data they produce, it can help you lower living costs for your tenants, improve their comfort, and reduce the environmental impact on local communities. In the meantime, these useful tips can help you become more energy efficient.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
In 2019 industry consumed around 16% of the UK’s total energy use, and industrial processes emitted around 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2e). Manufacturing was responsible for a significant part of that.
Data from smart meters can help manufacturing firms make eco-friendly choices. And the cost savings can be considerable. When they’re adopted by the sector as whole, the environmental benefits can be huge. Here are some suggestions to help you become more energy efficient.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
In the office environment energy is one of your largest controllable overheads. By making a few simple, cost-effective changes, you can potentially lower your energy bills by up to 20%, giving your bottom line a boost.
Improved energy efficiency can also positively impact the working environment, improving the well-being of your employees. If you want to identify the places in the office that use the most energy, you need to get a smart meter. Armed with that information, you can use these tips to become more efficient.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
Saving taxpayers’ money by improving the energy efficiency of your buildings is a sound long-term investment. And energy efficiency can bring benefits beyond saving money.
When it enhances working conditions it can boost staff morale and increase productivity. Also, if your organisation has an ethical and eco-friendly charter, reducing your energy consumption is a vital step towards meeting your obligations.
The data you receive from a smart meter can show you where you use the most energy. They’re the places where you can make potential savings, using our energy efficiency guidance.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
Reducing your energy use is an effective way to cut business costs and raise your profits. And as consumers become more eco-conscious, showing them you’re serious about reducing your environmental impact might help you win more customers.
Installing a smart meter will help you see where you use the most energy, and these simple tips can help you lower your consumption.
Information sourced from the Carbon Trust – an independent body which helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.