Facilities teams are at the forefront of the transition to net zero. Drawing on recent insights from our Energy Services team, here are six practical strategies to help you improve energy performance, reduce emissions, and deliver measurable impact.
1. Treat Energy Efficiency as a Strategic Asset
Energy efficiency is a foundation for long-term resilience. Smart metering, building analytics, and targeted upgrades can unlock operational value, improve asset performance, and support compliance with changing regulations.
2. Go Beyond Green Certifications
Certifications like BREEAM and LEED offer useful benchmarks, but they don’t guarantee ongoing performance. Facilities teams should focus on how buildings operate day-to-day, tracking energy use, engaging occupants, and continuously improving systems and behaviours.
3. Use Data to Drive Decisions
Real-time data is essential for identifying inefficiencies and demonstrating impact. Energy dashboards, predictive maintenance, and integrated building management systems give facilities teams the visibility and control they need to optimise performance and report progress.
4. Embed Sustainability into Daily Operations
Sustainability should shape how organisations plan, invest, and operate. That means aligning energy goals with business strategy, engaging teams at all levels, and making sustainability part of everyday decision-making, not a side initiative.
5. Unlock the Potential of Existing Buildings
Many buildings, especially older ones, have untapped opportunities to improve energy performance. Quick wins like LED upgrades and HVAC optimisation are a good start, but longer-term strategies such as retrofitting and smart controls can transform buildings into low-carbon assets.
6. Turn Net Zero Commitment into Action
The path to net zero demands clarity, investment, and accountability. Facilities teams play a critical role in setting measurable targets, adopting low-carbon technologies, and embedding sustainability into procurement and supply chain decisions.
Supercharge Your Energy Performance
If you’re looking to improve energy performance, reduce emissions, or accelerate your path to net zero, our Energy Services team can help. We work with facilities teams to turn strategy into action, through data, technology, and practical solutions that deliver results.
