The Carbon Trust and FoodEast have worked together to help the food
industry in the east of England save energy and save money. These web pages
give a flavour of the products and services available from the Carbon
Trust. More information on the Carbon Trust is available from the Helpline
on 0800 585 794 or by visiting the Carbon Trust website.
From simple
tips to in-depth advice and on-site
support, the Carbon Trust can show you how to make a
big difference to both your bottom line and the environment.
As well as these pages, FoodEast and the Carbon Trust are running a
series of regional
events with case
studies showing you how to save energy and save money.
The UK has committed to reducing CO2 emissions through the
Kyoto agreement. Business and the working environment accounts for a large
proportion of the UK's energy consumption, and therefore its CO2
emissions. For the UK to meet its share of the global emissions targets,
businesses and the public sector must make energy efficiency a priority.
Fortunately, energy efficiency doesn't cost you – it pays you. And it
helps to safeguard the environment both today and in the future.
The business benefits of lower energy consumption are clear:
Savings
Lower energy costs bring immediate savings to the bottom line, increasing
profitability. A 20% saving in energy consumption – easily achieved by
many businesses – can have the same positive effect as a 5% increase in
sales.
Competitive edge
By reducing your overheads you automatically improve the competitiveness
of your products or services.
Reputation
More and more investors and customers are positively discriminating in
favour of 'green' companies or organisations.
Legislation
Government drivers such as the Climate Change Levy will have an
increasing influence on energy use. Take action now and your organisation
will be ready for the challenges of the future.
To find out more about how the Carbon Trust can help you and your
business, click here.
For
further information visit the Carbon Trust's energy website
