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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 […]
9 May 2024 By Georgia Young
In the realm of energy management, it is important to understand the difference between an energy broker and an energy consultant. While both play distinct roles, opting for an energy consultant offers a deeper dive into strategising and forecasting, tailored to your business’s needs. What’s the difference between an energy broker and an energy consultant? […]
9 May 2024 By Georgia Young
Earlier this month, London hosted Innovation Zero, the UK’s top sustainability and Net Zero conference. At Amber, we are keen to stay on top of industry knowledge and policy updates, so we sent two members of the team, Paddy O’Clery (Business Development Director) and Sophie Mullins (Product Lead), to connect with industry peers and learn […]
9 May 2024 By Georgia Young
As business leaders will know, energy is expensive, and therefore their risk and procurement strategy will be a key point of discussion in boardrooms across the UK. A good strategy can shield a company from the negative effects of market volatility, and in some cases provide a significant competitive advantage, translating into higher profitability and […]
3 May 2024 By Georgia Young
There are different approaches to negotiating business energy contracts, and for each method, there is an element of balancing financial goals with risk. In this blog, we will introduce you to the flexible energy procurement strategy and how it compares to a fixed trading strategy. What is flexible trading? Flex trading, also known as market-responsive […]
2 May 2024 By Georgia Young
The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is a commercial tax payment introduced by the UK government in 2001. The levy is aimed at encouraging businesses to reduce their energy consumption and head towards more sustainable work practices. As the government focuses on addressing the impact of climate change, more initiatives like the CCL will likely emerge […]
29 Apr 2024 By Georgia Young
Our Lead Net Zero Consultant, Amaad Ahmed, recently hosted an event at the British Retail Consortium’s head office and it was a huge success. The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are paving the way towards Net Zero. A huge thank you to Amaad for expertly representing Amber. Here are […]
29 Apr 2024 By Ben Merrills
In March 2023, amber® launched our volunteering policy, whereby employees can take up to six days leave to volunteer in a wide range of local, national, and international community organisations. We’re now one year on, so what has the impact looked like? At the end of December 2023, we’re proud to say that we had […]
19 Apr 2024 By Georgia Young
Our Product Lead, Sophie Mullins, represented Amber at a local business event in Newport Market this week.
