Greener Energy Futures teams up with construction firm to demonstrate climate leadership
Greener Energy Futures has teamed up with Jeff Way Group, a Bristol-based construction firm.
The environmental consultancy supported Jeff Way Group with their proposal for a carbon and energy cost reduction grant from the West of England Combined Authority.
GEF helped reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 2.7 tonnes and save £2,700 in energy costs annually.
We joined forces with Jeff Way Group, a construction and training firm, delivering market-leading insight to help reduce carbon emissions across the business. GEF supported the firm by identifying an opportunity for funding from the West of England Combined Authority via the European Regional Development Fund, targeted at reducing carbon emissions of SMEs. The project will reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 2.7 tonnes and save £2,700 in energy costs annually.
In early 2021, GEF alerted directors to the carbon reduction grant as a way of creating funds for energy-saving improvements. Jeff Way Group is currently working with customers to help them enhance their building performance and so it made perfect sense to showcase the company headquarters in South Bristol as a low-carbon leader. GEF surveyed the site to identify measures that would reduce emissions of the building and sourced contractors to deliver the reductions.
Through the successful application, GEF helped them to identify a 14% carbon and energy cost reduction through improved insulation, energy-efficient LED lighting and a solar array to generate electricity. Furthermore, capital costs will be 50% subsidised by the grant.
Simon Pyne, Director at Greener Energy Futures, said:
“Small and medium-sized businesses are finding that their customers and suppliers are beginning to expect carbon reductions from their partners; the good news is that funding and expertise are often available to help with this process. Greener Energy Futures have been delighted to help a progressive business like Jeff Way to demonstrate their climate credentials and save costs through our insights and advice.”
Chris Way, Director at Jeff Way Group, commented:
“Jeff Way Group has already invested in electric vehicles and charging and recognise that it makes great sense to reduce our own carbon footprint. Greener Energy Futures were essential in finding and securing the funding for us to further reduce our emissions. We know our customers want and need low-carbon buildings and now, as well as supporting them on their journey through improving their buildings, we can showcase the benefits of our own head office.”
Attention has increasingly turned to businesses and their sustainability plans due to the COP26 conference currently taking place in Glasgow. Greener Energy Futures has helped organisations to understand and identify carbon risks and opportunities, with partners including Experian, Great Western Credit Union, Avon Fire & Rescue Service and the Diocese of Bristol among others. The consultancy has further helped clients to raise £3.5m of funding for more than 400 tonnes of carbon reduction.