Case studies
Real results from our carbon and sustainability partner ESG Pro, plus examples of how we help with water and energy costs.
Carbon reporting and accreditation, delivered with our partner ESG Pro
Chemical Corporation Ltd
Chemicals distribution / manufacturing: EcoVadis
Sector
Chemicals distribution / manufacturing
Challenge
A key customer required EcoVadis accreditation within six months. The team had no prior ESG experience and had to build new processes while doing their day jobs.
What was done
Weekly guidance through the EcoVadis process, developing sustainability policies, formalising measurement, and aligning evidence across Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement, acting as an extension of the internal team.
Result
Silver EcoVadis rating, with measurable KPIs and stronger governance in place, and Gold targeted for 2026.
Delivered by our partner ESG Pro
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Cleaning and hygiene supplies, around 30 staff: B Corp and GHG reporting
Sector
Cleaning and hygiene supplies, around 30 staff
Challenge
Sustainable practices and a first carbon report were in place, but no recognised certification. Some tenders were B Corp-only, and with no dedicated person, workload had held them back.
What was done
Guidance through every stage of the B Corp assessment, finding or creating the evidence needed, and reviewing and updating policies so informal practice became documented process.
Result
B Corp certification, protecting key customer relationships and opening up B Corp-only tenders.
“a health check on our business that goes further than just a sustainability certification.”
Delivered by our partner ESG Pro
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Security services, around 165 staff: B Corp
Sector
Security services, around 165 staff
Challenge
A growing family business needed a recognised sustainability and governance framework to meet client expectations in tenders, on a tight timeline.
What was done
Guidance through B Corp certification, tailored documentation, and working with internal stakeholders to organise data and strengthen policies.
Result
B Corp certification in 3.5 months, compared with the around 18 months it typically takes, strengthening their position in competitive tenders.
“what usually takes many businesses around 18 months, we achieved in 3.5 months.”
Delivered by our partner ESG Pro
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Get your carbon report reviewedWater and energy costs: example scenarios
Manufacturer bidding into public sector and corporate supply chains
The situation
A mid-sized manufacturer is being asked for a Carbon Reduction Plan to bid for public sector work, and a major customer wants an EcoVadis rating to stay on its supplier list. Nobody in-house has done either before.
What we'd do
Working with our partner ESG Pro, measure the business's carbon footprint, produce a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan, and prepare and support the EcoVadis assessment, including the policies and evidence it asks for.
What to expect
A published plan ready for tenders, a clear route to an EcoVadis rating, and a reduction roadmap the business can actually use. If they paid for a carbon report last year, we'll beat that price by at least 10%.
Supplier to the NHS
The situation
A business supplying products or services to NHS trusts is being asked for its Carbon Reduction Plan and its Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment.
What we'd do
Put together the carbon footprint and Carbon Reduction Plan, then work through the Evergreen assessment with them, identifying quick wins that move their score.
What to expect
Paperwork that meets NHS supplier requirements, a stronger position in tenders and renewals, and one partner handling it rather than several.
Multi-site hospitality or leisure business
The situation
A group running several sites has water bills that vary from site to site with no obvious reason, and has never switched water retailer or checked its bills in detail.
What we'd do
Audit historic water bills and contracts across every site, checking tariffs, meter readings, sewerage and surface water charges, and look for leaks or unusual use. Where the business has been overcharged, pursue refunds and rebates.
What to expect
A clear picture of what each site should be paying, recovery of any overcharges found, and a review of whether a better water contract is available.
Food and drink producer
The situation
A food producer uses a lot of water in production and cleaning, and its customers are asking for carbon data as part of their own reporting.
What we'd do
Combine a water audit (bills, contracts and usage) with a carbon footprint and Carbon Reduction Plan, so cost and reporting are handled together.
What to expect
Lower water costs where savings exist, carbon reporting ready for customer requests, and one joined-up review instead of two separate projects.
Solar and battery: example scenarios
Manufacturer with high daytime demand
The situation
A manufacturer runs machinery through the working day, has a large roof doing nothing, and is facing rising grid and policy charges at its next contract renewal. The board doesn't want to tie up capital.
What we'd do
Review half-hourly usage data, size a solar system to the site's actual daytime demand rather than the roof size, and compare funded (PPA), hire purchase and outright purchase options side by side, with survey, design and installation through our accredited delivery partners.
What to expect
Clear numbers for the site on savings and payback, a no-upfront-cost option to compare against buying outright, and less exposure to grid price rises.
Cold storage or food distribution site
The situation
A site running refrigeration around the clock sees its biggest costs at peak times, and solar alone would generate more than it can use in the middle of the day.
What we'd do
Pair solar with battery storage, so surplus daytime generation is stored and used later, and the battery helps reduce reliance on the grid at the most expensive times.
What to expect
More of the solar generation used on site, lower peak-time grid costs, and some resilience for critical loads.
Business limited by its grid connection
The situation
A business wants to expand, add equipment or electrify its vehicles, but its grid connection is close to capacity and an upgrade is expensive or slow.
What we'd do
Look at the site's load profile and assess whether battery storage, with or without solar, can manage peaks within the existing connection, alongside the case for applying for more capacity early.
What to expect
A clear view of the options and costs, and potentially room to grow without waiting for a grid upgrade.