86 businesses sign up to The Climate Pledge to cut emissions by 2040 at the latest
Amazon co-created the Climate Pledge with Global Optimism in 2019, following pressure to do more for the environment. The Pledge requires signatories to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 at the latest. It also wants to ensure that organisations don’t over rely on offsetting. Instead, there is a requirement for businesses to prioritise energy efficiency, renewable…
Dispelling heat pump myths: what to expect when you install a heat pump for your workplace
Heat pumps are growing in popularity as an efficient and low carbon way to heat buildings, a viable alternative to fossil fuel boilers. However, they’re still fairly new technology, and there are several myths out there about what it’s like to have a heat pump as the heating system for a workplace. In this post,…
Red Flags or Green Credentials: get the right recognition for your organisation’s climate change action
Connor Enright is a Consultant at EP Group (formerly EnergyPro Limited) – one of the three project partners working on Energy Solutions Oxfordshire. In this article he explores the good and bad of corporate action against climate change – including useful advice for organisation’s who are looking to reduce the environmental impact of their energy…
23 Simple Steps You Can Take to Make Your Business Energy Efficient
The team at Blue & Green Tomorrow have put together 23 ways that you can improve energy efficiency in a business environment – reducing energy use to reduce carbon emissions. It gives a useful place to get started. Don’t forget that at Energy Solutions Oxfordshire we can help you with expert recommendations on the best…
The most common energy saving opportunities for schools and education providers
Do you work in a school building which is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer? Is your school spending an excessive amount on energy bills? We know this is often true in UK schools – where budget is always scarce and where comfort and warmth is key for pupils to…