An Introduction to ESOS
At Blackmores, we work with our clients to help them with ESOS compliance. If you would like support for your organisation or are looking for a consultant, contact the team at Blackmores today.
To help your understanding, we’re sharing our introduction to ESOS.
What is ESOS?
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large organisations in the UK. It requires businesses to measure their energy use and identify cost-effective energy-saving opportunities every four years.
In December 2015, new rules and regulations were added, which meant that any company with more than 250 staff, or less than 250 staff but a turnover of over £44m and a balance sheet exceeding £38m, must comply with ESOS. It also applies to smaller companies that are part of a corporate group which includes a business which meets those non-SME criteria.
Businesses can’t afford to ignore ESOS – compliance is not optional, it’s mandatory. More importantly, any delay in action could mean potential savings go unrealised. Often, the potential savings outweigh the cost of compliance.
Why Should My Company Invest in ESOS?
If you hit the criteria, investing and complying with ESOS isn’t a choice. ESOS helps organisations reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and cut carbon emissions. It supports national energy efficiency goals while offering businesses insight into how they can operate more sustainably. It’s important for your business as well as for the environment as a whole.
What does my company have to do to comply with ESOS?
To comply with ESOS, eligible organisations must carry out energy audits, identify significant areas of energy consumption, appoint a qualified Lead Assessor, and report their compliance to the Environment Agency by the deadline.
When you choose to work with Blackmores, we can help you with all of the above. It is our job to guide you through all areas of your ESOS audit to meet the criteria for your organisation.
These are the most significant elements of ESOS.
- ESOS Energy Audits – to analyse how your organisation uses energy, not just within your building but across any other sites and transportation.
- Audit planning – ensuring the right information will be gathered by the right people.
- Audit preparation – gathering data and reviewing operational processes.
- Documenting energy audits – proper documentation is important to demonstrate compliance.
- Reporting compliance – submitting your compliance indicates that the requirements have been met.
Benefits of ESOS
The main benefit of ESOS is the protection of the environment. Not only are we working together to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact, but we are saving money and resources in the meantime.
Becoming Compliant
As with all of our ISO certification client journeys, we have a step-by-step process that we follow for ESOS compliance. Find out more about ESOS and what it means for your business here.
More about ESOS
As an ISO consultant, we take pride in bringing you all the information you may need when it comes to certifications and regulations. We created this webinar in 2015, but the information is still relevant today.
Find out more about ESOS and what is required from your business by contacting Blackmores today!
