The requirement to aggressively chase carbon reduction and sustainability goals has never been so strong. However, the resource base that companies have to tackle this both financially and in skilled personnel has not increased and in most cases has actually become even more scarce.
On top of this, often the compelling WHY for necessary change in the way we DO business and the systems we use is not there. As we know any change imposed is met with resistance. By collectively owning the challenge, creating places for innovation and increasing dialogue these barriers can be overcome and resources already in the organization unlocked.
Over the past 12 years, I have been involved with key industries in the Mining, Metals, Minerals, Plastics, Paper, Rubber and FMG industries throughout South Africa, the UK and Europe, engaged directly in reducing energy consumption and creating greater awareness of sustainability. To date, we have saved these companies 703,233,324 kWh of consumed power with a net financial saving of £4,2M. That’s 493,1Million Kg of Carbon reduced!
To ensure real change requires accurate measurement.
Engaging an organization around sustainability requires creating a robust baseline from which to measure success. All future work should be measured against this benchmark. We are committed to directly tying our work to the bottom line. Real measurable achievements that can be reported, this differentiates us from the consultant model.
In my experience over the past decade, the success of an organisation to bring meaningful change is not in the applied technology but rather in a changed culture and mindset. This HAS to come first.