We were proud to mark a significant milestone in our journey with the official opening of our headquarters, Evolution House in Fulwood, Preston, by Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce.
The special event brought together colleagues, partners and local business leaders to celebrate our continued growth and our commitment to supporting organisations on their energy, carbon and sustainability journeys.
We were honoured to welcome Shevaun Haviland alongside our long-standing partner and neighbour, the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Guests included Chamber Chief Executive Babs Murphy and Director of Memberships Mark Whittle, reflecting the strong relationship we have built together and our shared commitment to supporting businesses across Lancashire and beyond.
The event featured speeches reflecting on our journey so far and our ambitions for the future. Our Managing Director, Shaun Clarkson, addressed attendees, sharing the strategic considerations behind our move to Preston and the important role the we all have played in enabling our ongoing growth and success.
Shaun Clarkson, Managing Director of Sustainable Energy First, said:
“The opening of Evolution House marks an important chapter in our story. Preston has been a fantastic home for our business, providing a thriving environment that has enabled us to grow, innovate and continue delivering value to our clients. We were delighted to welcome Shevaun Haviland and our partners from the Chamber to celebrate this milestone with us.”
The official opening gave us an opportunity to reflect on our achievements to date while recognising the people who have contributed to our success. Attendees also heard from Shevaun Haviland and enjoyed the chance to connect with colleagues, partners and stakeholders from across the region.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the employees who helped organise the event and to everyone who attended and joined the celebrations.
The day was captured in this commemorative video featuring highlights from the opening ceremony and exclusive interviews with both Shevaun Haviland and Shaun Clarkson, reflecting on the importance of collaboration, business growth and the future of the region’s business community.
