Should your business switch to electric cars or vans?
If your business uses cars or vans, one way to reduce your environmental impact could be to swap to electric vehicles. As well as the reduced carbon emissions, your business may also be able to access grant funding to do this. Simply Business have published an article covering everything you need to know about moving…
Generating solar energy for your business to use
For businesses and organisations with roof space on their premises, there is potential to generate your own renewable electricity by installing solar panels on your rooftop – reducing your energy bills and environmental impact. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels capture energy from the sun and convert it into electricity which can be used to power your…
Ikea pledges to invest £3.4bn in renewable energy by 2030
Ikea plans to spend an additional £3.4 billion on renewable energy technology by the end of this decade – including building wind and solar farms, installing electric charge points at its premises, and exploring energy storage too. The company spent £2.5 billion over the last decade on installing 935,000 solar panels on the roofs of…
How to reduce energy use in manufacturing
Manufacturing operations consume a substantial amount of energy, resulting in high running costs and environmental impact. Every business or organisation has the potential to improve its energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and its associated costs while also mitigating environmental harm. However, identifying the most effective measures requires a tailored approach based on the unique characteristics of each business and its premises.
Common energy efficiency measures to reduce energy usage
In this webinar Michael Esvelt, Operations Director at Oxford Brookes’ Environmental Information Exchange, explains common measures for reducing energy use and improving energy efficiency in buildings, including: lighting changes, dealing with business appliances or machinery, employee awareness, renewables installation, and more. We were also joined by Gavin Hodgson who is responsible for reducing energy consumption…