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Sustainable Energy First achieves B Corp Certification

31 October 2023

We are incredibly proud to announce that Sustainable Energy First is a certified B Corporation.

As a B Corp, we join a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. The certification is an acclamation that our business is a force for good and complements our purpose of inspiring and empowering our people to create a positive difference for themselves, our clients and the planet.

Sustainable Energy First has committed to decarbonising the UK’s business carbon footprint by 327,170 tonnes of CO2e by 2028 >>

29 June 2023

Sustainable Energy First has committed to decarbonising the UK’s business carbon footprint by 327,170 tonnes of CO2e by 2028 >>

BiU repositions to Sustainable Energy First to accelerate UK business decarbonisation at scale

12 September 2022

BiU announces a major repositioning to Sustainable Energy First, reflecting the company’s renewed focus on supporting UK business to achieve a positive climate impact, whilst providing financial stability.

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Energy Advice Hub shortlisted for edie Sustainability Leaders Award

19 January 2022

We’re very proud to announce that BiU’s Energy Advice Hub has been shortlisted for “Consumer Engagement/Marketing Campaign of the Year” at edie’s Sustainability Leaders Awards!

Seeing double ISOs for BiU

3 September 2021

This year sees BiU, commercial energy consultant based on the Fylde Coast, reach double ISO success for quality management through ISO 9001, and environmental management with ISO 14001.

BiU powers it’s way to a Best Mid-Sized Company to Work for and top 10 Consultants to Work for

2 June 2021

Best Companies, the UK’s standard in workplace engagement has ranked BiU, energy optimisation consultants, as the 51st Best Medium Sized Company to Work for across the UK, moving up the ranks from last year. As well as placing the company in the top 10 Best Consultancies to work for across all sectors.

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Silver Accreditation acknowledges BIU’s investment in people through lockdown

8 February 2021

We’ve been awarded the coveted Silver IIP accreditation, only achieved by 20% businesses assessed, this recognises the commitment that we have in leading, improving and supporting the team that power the company.

New website helps organisations plot a roadmap to net zero emissions

27 January 2021

Project Net Zero provides tools and insights for carbon-conscious businesses,with practical steps on how to reach their net zero targets.

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BiU’s beach litter heroes clean up

18 September 2020

Litter picking heroes from BiU took to St Anne’s beach to voluntarily clean-up – filling dozens of bags of beach waste, and removing plastic pollution, during Keep Britain Tidy’s Clean September Event.

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How we can support the public sector in the journey to net zero

29 April 2020

There is still significant doubt within the public sector as to what the definition of Net Zero and Carbon Neutral really are. In order to understand your end goal, it is essential that you fully understand the requirements and stages to achieve before you to start out on your journey, in order to control the financial impact on your bottom line.