Reducing Energy and Carbon in Your Business With ESOS

The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large enterprises in the UK. ESOS is administered by the Environment Agency and applies to organizations that meet certain criteria, such as having more than 250 employees or an annual turnover of more than €50 million and an annual balance sheet total of more than €43 million.

Under Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), affected organizations are required to conduct audits of their energy use on a regular basis and identify cost-effective energy saving measures. Qualified assessors must conduct these audits and cover at least 90% of the organization’s total energy consumption. The audits must also consider a range of energy sources, including electricity, gas, transport, and heat.

ESOS aims to help organizations reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions, save money on energy bills, and comply with UK and EU energy efficiency regulations. Organizations that fail to comply with the scheme may face significant fines.

In addition to the mandatory energy audits, ESOS encourages organisations to implement the energy-saving measures identified in the audits. This can include implementing new technologies and processes, training staff on energy efficiency, and setting targets for reducing energy consumption.

Overall, the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme is intended to help organizations in the UK become more energy efficient and reduce their environmental impact.

To book your ESOS assessment, simply call the Beyond Procurement team.