Energy Monitoring and Targeting – Mapping data to gain more meaning
Gathering energy data to measure the performance of your building estate is commonplace. With rising energy costs and a move towards reducing carbon it is of course important to monitor and report on the energy usage across your building estate. Automatic Monitoring and Targeting (AM&T) is a standard process for energy reduction, but what if […]
GUEST BLOG: Why the new energy generation should not focus on the past
By Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO, Azuri Technologies The saying goes, the best way to predict tomorrow’s weather is to assume it will be the same as today. A lot of the time it will be. But this approach gives you no insight into what the future will bring and fails horribly when disruptive change is around the […]
IN FOCUS: UK carbon emissions and key legislation changes
With environmental concerns continuing to hit headlines, governments across the globe are taking initiatives to help alleviate the situation. The UK, in particular, has taken steps forward in recent years, and legislation continues to evolve to support emissions reduction in line with international targets. From the way we work, to the transport we use, the […]
Sustainability pays: how to take care of the planet and your profits
Being good to the environment is great for your business finances. Taking control of your own energy needs – using onsite generation and storage – can reduce costs and cut carbon emissions. It will also protect your business from energy supply disruption. Download our research report to discover the 4 steps you can take to accelerate […]
INFOGRAPHIC: UK businesses viewing energy as a key part of their sustainability strategy
The latest research from Centrica has revealed a shift in priorities for UK businesses, with environmental and social responsibility joining financial performance and efficiency as a top 3 organisational priority for the first time. But what is driving this change? Check out the infographic below for a full analysis:-
GUEST BLOG: Designing out food waste in hospitality – 4 stages to sustainability
As the UK Government steps up its campaign to reduce food waste, the hospitality sector is firmly in the spotlight. No one can deny the sheer scale of the challenge ahead. The hospitality sector produces over 1 million tonnes of food waste each year, according to WRAP. Yet while setting targets is essential to driving […]
Sustainability: The advantages of using smart technologies in commercial buildings
By Frankie Byron, Sustainability Surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) As the UK Government pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the urge for sustainable buildings is stronger than ever. According to the UK Green Building Council, an estimated 40% of the UK’s carbon footprint is attributed to the built environment, half […]
GUEST BLOG: Ensuring back-up generators come online in the event of a power cut
Britain’s recent power cut saw almost a million people across large areas of England and Wales affected in what was the country’s most severe blackout in over a decade. And with Ipswich Hospital investigating why a back-up generator failed to kick-in during the power outage, many critical infrastructure providers such as hospitals will now want to […]
CENTRICA REPORT: Why sustainability is good for business
Sustainable businesses see energy as an opportunity, not a financial burden. They’re exploiting distributed energy technologies, such as onsite generation and storage, to cut costs and carbon emissions. This also increases operational resilience and enhances reputation. Download Centrica’s research report to see the 4 steps you can take to accelerate your energy sustainability and improve […]
CENTRICA REPORT: Steps to sustainable business growth
What does it take to become a more sustainable, future-focused organisation? Today’s consumers, shareholders and governments are demanding that businesses take responsibility for their carbon emissions, and work toward a low carbon future. Our new report explains what it means to be a sustainable business and the steps you can take to start your journey. […]