Environment Matters

Rising costs for the hospitality sector – but revenue recovery could soften the blow

10 October 2024

The hospitality sector is facing uncertain times. Industry body UKHospitality is calling for urgent measures to avoid “sky-rocketing business rates” from next spring. At the moment, eligible businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector benefit from 75% off their business rates bills (up to a cap of £110,000 relief per business). But this ends on 31 March 2025 and could send shockwaves through the sector if no alternative help is put in place.

Sustainable Energy First Acquires Inenco

22 August 2024

Sustainable Energy First, a sustainability and utilities specialist backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, is pleased to announce the acquisition of business utility & sustainability

Bringing Sustainability Action to the Northwest

16 August 2024

Northwest based energy and sustainability consultancy, Sustainable Energy First, are bringing together other Northwest businesses to form a group of likeminded businesses to drive towards net zero and promote better business sustainability practices.

Sustainable Energy First secures Power Purchase Agreement for BNP Paribas

4 July 2024

Sustainable Energy First is proud to announce the delivery of a 15-year Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA) for its client, BNP Paribas, a major international banking group, as they
continue their journey towards decarbonisation.

Sustainably Speaking: new event sparks fresh ideas on business sustainability

18 June 2024

Leading energy and utility consultancy Sustainable Energy First has secured a significant investment from Beech Tree Private Equity, to accelerate its net zero offering.

The investment will support Sustainable Energy First’s objective to decarbonise the UK’s business community by 327,000 tonnes CO2e by 2028.

Sustainable Energy First secures major investment to scale up net zero support for organisations

30 April 2024

Leading energy and utility consultancy Sustainable Energy First has secured a significant investment from Beech Tree Private Equity, to accelerate its net zero offering.

The investment will support Sustainable Energy First’s objective to decarbonise the UK’s business community by 327,000 tonnes CO2e by 2028.

Optimising the Price of Renewable Energy Certificates

1 March 2024

The cost of Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certificates has skyrocketed in recent years, but organisations can protect themselves against further price hikes. Our

Sustainable Energy First achieves the ‘We invest in people, Gold’ accreditation.

29 February 2024

We are really proud to announce we have recently achieved the ‘We invest in people, gold accreditation.

Investors in People is an internationally recognised standard for people management, offering accreditation to organisations that adhere to the Investors in People Standards. A ‘Gold’ accreditation means that a company has the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from CEO to apprentice takes ownership for making them come to life.

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.