ENERGY MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
AT THE HEART OF THE RECOVERY
After the pandemic, organisations should harness opportunities to put carbon neutrality at the heart of their strategy, says Kirti Rudra, Solutions Development Director at ENGIE.
As public and private sector organisations begin their recovery from the COVID-19 health emergency, they face many urgent priorities. Before the crisis, many had been making significant progress towards achieving zero carbon and as we slowly emerge from lockdown, it’s important not to forget the long-term social, health and economic threats of climate change.
Lower energy consumption and carbon emissions during the lockdown have significantly reduced pollution levels and improved air quality, while also raising awareness of the value of nature and sustainability to health and wellbeing. Having witnessed these benefits, people are likely to demand that organisations play their part in sustaining this positive shift.
Many organisations have already recognised this, and more than 200 UK companies, investors and organisations have called on the UK government to align COVID-19 recovery plans with the country’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has also called on the UK government to embark swiftly on a major green investment drive to deliver a resilient recovery from the pandemic.
Integrate carbon reduction into
business recovery The first step is to assess the scale of the problem by
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measuring carbon emissions and understanding where they originate. Organisations then need to assess possible options and develop a clear roadmap for achieving carbon-reduction targets. Technology and collaboration are key ingredients, alongside flexible energy management, green sourcing, smart technology and a commitment to drive change.
The good news is that measures to reduce carbon emissions can support cost savings and operational efficiencies. Sustainable economic recovery has to be the priority for organisations of all sizes, and there are many ways this can be achieved while managing short-term costs and ensuring organisations have the funds they need as they take their first steps back from the crisis.
Smarter ways to improve
energy efficiency Controlling energy use and improving energy efficiency will be essential in reducing carbon emissions. Many efficiencies can be introduced for very low cost or with very short pay-back periods. Often, significant improvements can be made simply by tweaking processes, altering control settings and introducing behavioural changes among employees.
Optimising the workspace available for returning employees will be a priority, ensuring energy is not
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