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How much energy does your business use?


Environmental issues are becoming important to all businesses as the amount and scope of environmental legislation increases. With stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers and investors taking environmental issues more into account in their decision making, there’s now every reason for seeing this as a business opportunity.

If you are unfamiliar with the environmental issues relevant to your business or you need more specialised advice, a number of organisations exist to help you. Some organisations and programmes provide free, in-depth advice to help you comply with regulations, improve the environmental performance of your business, and even improve your profitability.

The Carbon Trust helps businesses reduce their carbon emissions and energy bills. The first step is to assess how your business uses energy. You could do this, for example, by carrying out a walk-round survey or measuring your carbon footprint.

Once you have completed the assessment, the Carbon Trust can advise you how to reduce your energy use.

This can make your business more attractive to stakeholders such as employees, shareholders and business partners and could also save you money by reducing your energy bills.

Home-based businesses can find similar advice on the Energy Saving Trust (EST) website.

The Carbon Trust can also provide:

Free surveys
If your business uses more than £50,000 of energy per year, the Carbon Trust can carry out an on-site analysis and offer tailored advice. If your business uses less
energy than this you can use the website or the advice line for advice.

Interest-free loans
The Carbon Trust can also provide unsecured, interest-free loans of between £5,000 and £200,000 for the purchase of energy-saving equipment.

Enhanced capital allowances
By investing in energy-saving plant and machinery you may be eligible for enhanced capital allowances.

Consultancy
The Carbon Trust also advises new low-carbon businesses and may also give grants to research projects. 

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