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27 Aug 2024 By Briony Sommers
We’re delighted to share that four of our amazing team members, Alan Alder, Biancha Cunningham, Daniel Priest and Tom Crumpton, have been selected as finalists in the Welsh Contact Centre Awards. Their incredible work within the Customer Hub team has not gone unnoticed, and the winners of their categories will be announced in September at […]
7 Aug 2024 By Megan Baker
At Amber, being a B Corp is more than just a certification; it’s a reflection of our core values and our commitment to balancing people, planet and profit. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve recertified as a B Corp with an improved score, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing journey towards positive impact. Ryan, […]
22 Jul 2024 By Katie Crook
A business’s green credentials are often seen as a unique selling point and a way to attract ethical customers. There is another often-overlooked benefit, attracting new skilled and talented workers. In this blog, we cover what green credentials are and explore the role they play in attracting and retaining valuable talent. What are green credentials? […]
17 Jul 2024 By Amaad Ahmed
What is SECR? Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) is a mandatory sustainability reporting framework for large organisations in the UK. It requires qualifying organisations to submit their energy consumption, associated carbon emissions and energy efficiency actions annually to Companies House. If you are not sure if your business is required to report on SECR, […]
10 Jul 2024 By Alex Bannon
The process of energy procurement involves offering the supply of electricity and/or gas to a range of suppliers to promote a competitive environment with plenty of choice. Supplier offers will vary in contract terms and auxiliary costs, so you can choose the setup that works best for you. In this blog, we will explain how […]
20 Jun 2024 By Georgia Young
Understanding ESOS and SECR ESOS ESOS focuses on energy consumption within businesses, providing a framework for identifying energy-saving opportunities. It mandates regular energy audits and the identification of efficiency improvement opportunities as part of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. ESOS operates on a four-year cycle, requiring businesses to conduct and report an energy audit covering […]
11 Jun 2024 By Georgia Young
In the world of energy management, understanding specialised terms and acronyms is essential to understanding the context of the UK’s energy landscape. This is why we have created a comprehensive glossary of key energy terms relevant to the UK market: Agreed capacity Agreed capacity refers to the contracted capacity of gas or electricity that a […]
11 Jun 2024 By Georgia Young
We are thrilled to announce that Amber has been recognised by Grant Thornton LLP and featured in their report alongside 200 other thriving businesses in South Wales. This honour reflects the strength and resilience of our Welsh business community, especially as we navigate challenges such as the recent pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and global conflicts. […]
4 Jun 2024 By Georgia Young
When you work from home, your “office time” contributes to your personal energy usage, and if you’re trying to reduce your overall cost this might feel tricky. Looking at some quick and mainly low-cost ways to save energy could be extremely useful for your overall energy bill. It might seem like a lot to tackle, […]
23 May 2024 By Georgia Young
Sustainability-related topics and requirements are climbing up the business agenda, and business leaders are beginning to see the value in carbon reporting. The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework is a compliance tool that could be used to bring a business closer to its overall sustainability goals. In this blog, we introduce what SECR […]
22 May 2024 By Georgia Young
ESOS mandates large businesses to identify energy-saving opportunities and to regularly conduct energy audits. This blog explores ESOS, and the array of benefits compliance offers for businesses striving to meet excellent energy standards. What is ESOS? ESOS stands for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme, a regulatory programme introduced by the UK government to promote energy […]
17 May 2024 By Georgia Young
In today’s world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more sustainably, and one initiative aimed at achieving these goals is the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). In this blog, we aim to provide you with a clear understanding of ESOS, the eligibility criteria and compliance requirements. What is the […]
