Question 1

What is ESOS and who needs to comply?

Accepted Answer

ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is a mandatory UK energy assessment scheme for large organisations. You must comply if your company employs 250 or more people, OR has an annual turnover exceeding €50 million and a balance sheet exceeding €43 million. EMC2 Ltd provides fully accredited ESOS audits and compliance support to help businesses meet their legal obligations.

Question 2

What does an energy efficiency audit involve?

Accepted Answer

An energy efficiency audit is a systematic review of your organisation's energy use across buildings, transport, and industrial processes. EMC2's audits identify where energy is being wasted, quantify potential savings, and recommend practical measures — typically delivering average energy savings of 20% or more.

Question 3

What is the difference between ESOS and SECR?

Accepted Answer

ESOS is a mandatory energy audit scheme for large organisations, requiring them to assess energy consumption and identify savings opportunities every four years. SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) is a mandatory annual carbon disclosure requirement for quoted companies and large unquoted companies in the UK. EMC2 Ltd provides expert support for both.

Question 4

How can EMC2 Ltd help my business reach net zero?

Accepted Answer

EMC2 Ltd offers a comprehensive net zero pathway including carbon footprint measurement (Scope 1, 2, and 3), Science Based Target (SBTi) alignment, ESG strategy, energy efficiency improvements, on-site renewable energy generation (Solar PV, Wind, CHP), and ongoing carbon accounting and verification.

Question 5

What is ISO 50001 and does my business need it?

Accepted Answer

ISO 50001 is the international standard for Energy Management Systems (EnMS). It provides a framework for organisations to improve energy performance, efficiency, and consumption continuously. EMC2 Ltd offers implementation, gap analysis, and certification support.

Question 6

What sectors does EMC2 Ltd serve?

Accepted Answer

EMC2 Ltd works with businesses across all major UK sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, commercial real estate, hospitality, public sector, and multinational organisations with overseas operations.

Question 7

How much can businesses typically save with an energy efficiency audit?

Accepted Answer

EMC2 Ltd's energy efficiency audits typically identify average energy savings of 20% or more, with average payback periods of under 3 years. We have identified over 1,000 tonnes of carbon emission reductions across our client portfolio.

Question 8

What is the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

Accepted Answer

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global framework that enables companies to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement (limiting global warming to 1.5°C). EMC2 Ltd helps businesses develop SBTi-aligned targets and the roadmaps to achieve them.

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