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Net Zero Week and the new ESOS deadline
Net Zero Week and the new ESOS deadline: United for Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction in the UK Net Zero Week Net Zero Week is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging actions towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.This initiative involves various stakeholders, including businesses, government bodies, and individuals, to focus on sustainability practices, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption. The week typically features events, discussions, and publications on best practices, innovations, and policies that contribute to the net-zero goal. ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large organisations in the UK. It requires busineses to carry out energy audits every four years and identify cost-effective energy-saving measures.The scheme aims to help companies understand their energy usage and take actions to reduce it, [...]
Big Brands and Plastic Pollution
A recent study from Dalhousie University, Canada, unveils the masked culprits behind a significant chunk of the world's plastic waste, and the results are startling. Many of the global brands that contribute significantly to branded plastic pollution, are likely to have extensive energy procurement strategies to support their manufacturing operations.A Call to Action for a Greener Future The Coca-Cola Company, bearing the weight of 11% of all branded plastic waste. Joining this list of industry giants are PepsiCo, Nestle, Danone, and Altria/Philip Morris International. These big brands contribute to over 50% of branded plastic pollution globally, painting a grim picture of the link between production and environmental harm. So, what can be done in the face of such a daunting challenge? First and foremost, accountability must be paramount. These industry giants and all [...]
Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme – ESOS Phase 3
ESOS - Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme Phase 3 The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been running since 1 January 2017. If your business qualifies for ESOS then you must comply or face significant penalties. ESOS has been subject to three phases and Phase 3 has a deadline of 5 December 2023. So, with less than a year before the deadline, we take a look at what this means for your business. What is ESOS The ESOS scheme is a mandatory energy assessment and energy-saving initiative that was introduced by the UK Government in 2014. It’s designed to help organisations reduce their energy usage, lower their carbon emissions and save money through energy efficiency measures. Large organisations are required to assess their energy usage every 4 years and use this assessment to [...]
