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Today: February 6, 2012

Business Benefits

 

Many companies think of energy as a fixed overhead but saving energy is actually one of the easiest ways to reduce costs and improve your reputation.

Save money
Simply by switching machines off after use, or turning the heating down in warm weather, you can make real savings on your energy bill. And just reducing it by 20% could add the same amount to your profits as a 5% increase in sales.

Enhance your reputation
Increasing numbers of consumers and business customers will now only buy from, or invest in, companies with environmentally friendly policies and production methods.
By demonstrating a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, you will increase your appeal in the market and attract a wider customer base.

Encourage more people to come and work for you
People don’t just want to buy from socially responsible businesses; they also want to work for them.
So you will also increase your appeal in the recruitment market, and stay an employer of choice.

Stay ahead of government regulation
With climate change so high on the political agenda, we are likely to see more initiatives like the Climate Change Levy and the Emissions Trading Scheme, as well as tighter building regulations.

Being prepared for these changes now will save you time and money when they are introduced. Plus, if you start saving energy straight away, you will immediately reduce the levy on your energy bill.


Find out about existing and future government initiatives on climate change, across the UK.

How can we help?
At the Cambridge Renewable Energy Centre, we can advise you on the numerous ways that you or your business can implement to reduce energy and associated costs.

Please call us on 01954 202020 for further information about masking your business or home more energy efficient and reduce your carbon footprint.
Alternatively, visit the Energy Centre to discuss your possible entitlement to a carbon loan.

 

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See Also In The Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust Interest Free Loan Scheme
The Government is trying to encourage companies to emit less carbon and have put a climate change levy on electricity. The Carbon Tax. Money raised from this levy, approximately £1billion per year is used to fund the Carbon Trust.


 
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