How to make sustainability part of your energy management strategy

James Graham

20th May 2015

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Source to supply...

600+ projects in the UK

From community schemes and local landowners to major renewable developers

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Businesses face a range of energy challenges now and in the future…

Managing fluctuating wholesale prices and ensuring you get the best deal for your energy

Understanding and forecasting rising non-energy costs which now make up more than half of bills

Improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption without impacting your operations

With all these challenges, how do you prioritise sustainability within your energy strategy?

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Renewables in the headlines

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Defining corporate sustainability

Corporate sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term consumer and employee value by creating a "green" strategy aimed toward the natural environment and taking into consideration every dimension of how a business operates in the social, cultural, and economic environment.The physical environment is just one area of focus:

Carbon emissionsEnergy sources and usageWaste managementWater reductionEnergy efficiencySupply chain standards

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How can businesses make smarter energy decisions to demonstrate their commitments to sustainability?

Maximise the opportunities of carbon reporting

Exploring renewable energy purchasing options

Managing reductions in energy consumption and being more energy efficient

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Gain recognition for your energy choices through your carbon reporting

A mandatory government requirement for businesses to report annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance introduced Jan 2015

Companies can report on specific emissions from their chosen energy tariff rather than grid averageDemonstrate that your organisation is reducing its carbon footprint by buying renewable energy

Turn compliance into opportunity to help build a sustainable reputation.

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Different renewable options to suit your energy strategy

There are a range of renewable options you can consider for your energy contract

Renewable energy from various sources… or from specific technologies including solar, wind and Hydro.

Some of our customers have also looked to alternative renewable energy options…

Forming long term partnerships with renewable generators to buy the power they generate, known as ‘Linked supply’Reducing their energy bills by investing in onsite renewable generation

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Demonstrating the source of your renewable energy

There is demand from major energy users for more transparency around renewable tariffs – where is the energy coming from?

We support the Aldersgate Group’s solution of energy labelling which shows the sources of renewable energy and carbon emissions.

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Energy efficiency investment could see a return of up to 40 - 50%

Doing more with less energy results in cost savings and reduced carbon emissions

multiple support schemes and accreditations availablesmall improvements could have a big impact on costs

Take advantage of the legislation around the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

Businesses must make energy efficiency audits from December 2015 and every four years there after.We work with several partners to help our customers comply with ESOS and achieve real benefits from applying energy efficiency measures.

Speak to us about today about your ESOS plan - www.smartestenergy.com/esos

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A key part of sustainability is simply reducing your energy usage…

Benefits to Demand Side Management:

Energy bill reductions during reduced energyusage periods

Help to keep the lights on in your community and relieve stress on the grid

Reduce CO2 emissions

Positive PR Modern, progressive and greener business

There are a number of energy management systems available on the market which allow you to optimise your energy consumption

Consumers will vote with their feet

Our research showed 4 in 5 consumers prefer to shop with brands that demonstrate sustainabilityThe brands that prioritise sustainability will win more customers than those that don’tMaking sustainability part of your energy strategy and talking to your customers about it is key to success

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Download the full report at www.sustainabilitymattersreport.com

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