Case Studies

HVAC motors were equipped with Variable Speed Drives, enabling the motors to be connected to the Building Energy Management System (BEMS). - by Royal Mail

The practice supports full control of ventilation load requirements and performance.

Cardboard is gathered at a central hub and made easily available for collection by waste management contractor. The practice resulted in a reduction of costs with the waste management contractor.

The strategy aims to reduce 5% off the building´s annual water consumption. The target is rolled out on a yearly basis.

The strength of the practice lies in working closely with the sub-contractors (e.g. catering, cleaning, security) as well as brand owners in the commercial centre

A site survey was carried out to evaluate the opportunity for on-site electricity production through Photovoltaic panels.

The aim of the practice was to assess the cost-effectiveness of PV technology in satisfying the energy demand from the cooling system in the building.

A voltage optimisation device was implemented at Amey´s central office located in Oxford.The practice aims to reduce energy bills and the organisation´s carbon footprint through the implementation of a “fit and forget” technology that minimises energy loss during its transmission.

LED lighting technology (3.7 Watts units) was used to replace 50 units of Watt halo¬gen dichroic down-lighters at Waterend Barn in St Albans, Hertfordshire.The initiative is part of the organisation´s ongoing effort to reduce energy costs through installing energy efficient equipment. 

The Greater London Authority worked together with a not for profit food recycling company to reduce the amount of food waste being sent to landfill. All waste is separated at source.

Organic waste is converted into compost and the remaining waste streams are recycled accordingly.

A ground source heat pump (GSHP) was installed at the premises of the National Energy Foundation located in Milton Keynes. 
In order to support further reductions on CO2 emissions, solar photovoltaic panels were located over a south-facing roof within the same building, providing part of the electricity demand by the heat Pump.

The Carbon Trust have relocated to a new building capable of catering for their expanding workforce (240 staff members).
The opportunity was seized to put together a comprehensive environmental and social sustainable programme, whilst emphasising on the financial benefits of the practices in place.

A Green Travel Policy was developed for and implemented at the Environment Agency, Central Area, based in Brampton.

The policy is based on a travel hierarchy and encompasses a target-based action plan, incentives package and strict monitoring and reporting mechanism.