How to carry out a basic energy audit

The principle aims of an energy audit is to identify where energy is used across an organisation, how equipment is being controlled and whether there are opportunities for savings to be made.

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How to Set Reduction Targets

First we need to understand where energy is being used – please refer to “How to carry out a basic energy audit” above. The outcomes of the energy review should identify energy savings opportunities.

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How to carry out a basic water audit

A water audit, similar to an energy audit, is the method of quantifying all the flows of water in a system to understand its usage and identify whether there are opportunities for savings to be made.

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How to write an environmental action plan

An environmental action plan is a working document which can help your organisation to monitor progress and implement the objectives which are outlined in the Environmental Policy.

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Environmental Policy and Action Plan Guidance

An environmental policy should summarise the organisation’s key environmental impacts and its commitment to minimising them. This can include compliance with existing environmental legislation as well as measures that have been and will be taken voluntarily.

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Improve Staff Engagement

Engaging your employees on the ways in which they can help to reduce your business’ environmental impact could be key to achieving significant results.

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