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Supporting Your Business on the path to achieving Net Zero Carbon

The concept of achieving Net Zero emissions is no longer just a throwaway statement for businesses; it’s imperative for the sustainability of our planet. The time to take action is now.

At Shawton Energy, we specialise in aiding businesses across various industries in the UK to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards Net Zero carbon emissions. Shawton Energy offers fully funded solar energy solutions for UK businesses. Explore our mission, expertise, and strategic partnerships that drive sustainable innovation. Collaborating with you, we tailor renewable energy technology solutions to precisely match your needs, ensuring a tangible and significant contribution to your corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives. Moreover, we guarantee compliance with regulations and strive to surpass them by implementing the most suitable solutions.

Our commitment extends beyond implementation; we prioritise ongoing support, maintenance, and longevity in our business strategy. Partnering with our experienced onsite specialists, we offer continuous support throughout the lifespan of your system, ensuring continued benefits year after year.

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Why should my business go Net Zero Carbon?

Increasing Government Regulation

For businesses, the impacts of climate change itself, as well as societal responses to the climate emergency, have become impossible to ignore. The UK government’s response has been to set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. According to The Carbon Trust, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees contribute nearly 20% of the UK’s total carbon emissions. Therefore, SMEs will play a crucial role in meeting the government’s net zero target.

Changing Consumer Behaviour

Consumer behaviour is also evolving rapidly. Customers are increasingly demanding that businesses reduce their environmental impact. Merely offering quality products and services is no longer enough; consumers want transparency regarding the product’s origins and the manufacturing process’s environmental impact. They are actively seeking out green products that are both safer to use and environmentally friendly.

Scope 3 Emissions

Leading UK businesses are already committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with many setting targets to achieve net-zero emissions in their supply chains (Scope 3 emissions). These commitments are influencing procurement processes, with purchasers expecting suppliers to align with their climate ambitions.

Change in the Banking Industry

Financial institutions are also playing a role, committing to refrain from financing activities that harm the environment. This commitment will affect businesses’ access to trade finance and insurance products.

Employees

Furthermore, research suggests that employees are more satisfied working for companies perceived as environmentally friendly, regardless of financial performance. As such, fostering a green reputation could enhance employee satisfaction and retention, even in times of economic uncertainty.

In May 2019, the Committee on Climate Change recommended that the UK should aim to be Net Zero on all greenhouse gases by 2050.

Businesses must commit to change and become part of the solution, and utilising renewable energy is one of the most innovative ways to do this. The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint. With around 80% of 2050’s buildings already built, de-carbonising our existing buildings needs to be a strong focus.

Heating alone results in 10% of the nation’s carbon footprint, so improving efficiency and mitigating direct emissions from fossil fuels is a priority. The best people will want to work for sustainably focused businesses. To attract the brightest future workforce, employers must demonstrate that they care about our environment.

Benefits of decarbonising your business with solar PV

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Compliance with government targets and legislation

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Savings of up to 30% on electricity bills

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Long-term efficiencies

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Deliver on corporate and sustainability objectives

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Satisfaction of making an ethical contribution

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Increased brand engagement and loyalty

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Positive differentiation from competitors

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Increase your energy security – less reliance on the grid

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Improved bottom line and increased profitability

Achieving Government Targets

2020

Net Zero Carbon by 2050 announced.

2025

All new buildings to be 100% electric.

2030

New buildings Net Zero Carbon in operation.

2040

50% of existing buildings retro-fitted to zero carbon ready levels

2050

All buildings Net Zero Carbon in operation

Determining your route to carbon Net Zero may seem insurmountable, as it will be entirely unique to your business. Our approach simplifies the process into four stages. However large your carbon footprint, we will be with you every step of the way. We’ll find, implement and continuously improve a bespoke combination of innovative, practical and cost-effective technologies.

We deliver the entire project life cycle – from feasibility, all the way through to operations and maintenance.

Taking Real Action Towards A World That Runs Entirely On Green Energy

Shawton Energy is more than just an energy solutions provider. We are experienced engineers passionate about delivering a portfolio of practical, green renewable solutions. We develop, design, construct, operate and maintain high-performing green energy projects with a results-based approach, which retains focus on tangible benefits that are both visible and measurable. A comprehensive blend of practical site experience, technical knowledge, engineering and design management, expertise and project leadership wisdom drives our solutions. As a systems integrator, we specialise in bringing renewable subsystems together, ensuring they function as an optimal whole. And through our partnership and co-ownership model with Lazard Investments we can fully fund all projects.

Solar PV

EVC Charging

Battery Storage

Energy Efficiency

Onsite Energy

Wind

Start-To-Finish Long-Term Solutions

Shawton Energy is here to understand your needs, share what we know and partner with you throughout. What may seem like an overwhelming challenge can be broken down into strategic and manageable pathways for transformation that start with goal setting and developing a step-by- step decarbonisation roadmap.

We streamline the process from beginning to end, coordinating all the necessary people, permissions and processes to ensure no disruption to your business. Long-term, our monitoring and maintenance systems will empower you with decision-making information to keep your operations at optimal energy performance.

A Complex Journey In Simple Steps

Listening and Understanding
Meetings and interviews between our strategic team and your key stakeholders provide a thorough qualitative picture of issues facing your business

Data: Establishing The Base Line
Measuring and quantitative data collection, facilitating the analysis that will form the basis of your bespoke energy solutions plan

Solution Implementation
Buying and implementing appropriate renewable technologies and optimising your building systems to drive efficiencies

Continued Partnership
An ongoing supportive relationship to monitor and continuously improve energy performance, extending towards Scope 3 (indirect) emissions

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