Greener Energy Futures’ Founder, Simon Pyne, writes:

Our Environmental Impact

In 2023 we significantly reduced our overall emissions and emissions intensity compared to the previous year, whilst maintaining revenues. We:

• Used a carbon neutral shared office space and 100% Renewable Energy in the home office using Good Energy and Ecotricity

• Travelled either by battery EV, public transport, walking or cycling to all meetings

• Purchased only 2nd hand, reconditioned IT equipment from Backmarket

• Invested in the most sustainable pension scheme for staff (Nest)

• Shifted our corporate phone contracts to a BCorp & Sustainable provider, https://honestmobile.com/

  In 2024, we will:

• Calculate emissions more accurately using better datasets using Carbon Alt Delete and where possible, activity rather than spend data

• Set a Net Zero goal date

• Change more of our suppliers to lower-carbon or more sustainable options.

Our Community Impact

In 2023, Greener Energy Futures volunteered at 2 community gardens in Bristol, supporting the creation of local food sustainability at Hartcliffe City Farm and Grow Wilder

We donated 0.5% of Operating Profit to charitable causes

And we provided pro-bono carbon footprint support to Solid Bar Company to help them pursue accreditation.

In 2024, we will:

• Continue to volunteer to support local initiatives

• Offer lower cost advice to organisations whose remit supports vulnerable groups

Our Customer Impact

In 2023, Greener Energy Futures worked with 28 customers, visiting Fire Services, Schools, Retailers, Charities, Events companies, and Marketing agencies. On average, we identified £27,337 of energy savings and 59 tonnes of emissions reductions.

• We received 6 5-star reviews from customers on Google

• We standardised our reporting tools to streamline and improve the customer experience

In 2024, we will:

• Invest in new carbon footprinting software to better support clients

• Provide a standardised pricing tool for quotes

• Introduce a regular customer newsletter

Our Governance

In 2023, turnover dropped 9% and net profit dropped 80% as we invested heavily in PR and in funding staff in our efforts to improve the brand and bring more revenue in-house. Spend on external energy consultants dropped by 40%. Advertising spend rose by 448%. We:

• Gained B Corp Accreditation

• Rebuilt the company website to provide clarity and effectiveness

In 2024, we will:

• Cut overheads substantially to ensure financial sustainability

• Ensure up to date NDAs for partner work

• Introduce e-signatures to ensure contracts for all direct client work

Our Team

In 2023 we hired and trained 6 interns on real client projects – Michelle, Amber, Will, Akshath, Florence and Qaiser. All made valuable contributions and we wish the best for their career tackling environmental challenges. We:

• Provided relevant experience to support career advancement

• Ensured all workers got paid at least a living wage

• Hired 50% BAME interns and 50% women

In 2024, we will:

• Agree expectations of internships

• Aim to train 6 interns in the year