How to make sustainability part of your energy strategy - presented by James Graham, Head of Direct Sales, at the Energy Management Forum event in Birmingham on 20th May 2015.

1. How to make sustainability part of your
energy management strategy
James Graham
20th May 2015

2. Source to supply...
600+ projects in the UK
From community
schemes and local
landowners to major
renewable developers
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3. Businesses face a range of energy
challenges now and in the future…
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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?

4. Renewables in the headlines
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5. 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 emissions
Energy sources and usage
Waste management
Water reduction
Energy efficiency
Supply chain standards
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6. 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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7. 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 average
Demonstrate 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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
available
small 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.
10 Speak to us about today about your ESOS plan -
www.smartestenergy.com/esos

11. A key part of sustainability is simply
reducing your energy usage…
Benefits to Demand Side Management:
Energy bill reductions during reduced energy
usage 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
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There are a number of energy management systems available
on the market which allow you to optimise your energy
consumption

12. Consumers will vote with their feet
Our research showed 4 in 5 consumers prefer to shop
with brands that demonstrate sustainability
The brands that prioritise sustainability will win more
customers than those that don’t
Making 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

13. Thank you!
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