Tackling the big questions

Learn the five most common questions leaders pose about decarbonisation.

Tackling the big questions

In conversations with our customers, we hear a lot of questions about the best routes to net zero. We've narrowed these down to five common themes and questions. While everyone has a different starting point, these help our customers navigate to practical actions, workable solutions and tangible results. Underpinned by our Science of Service^® approach, we combine innovation and intelligence to deliver real impact.

As a starting point for delivering decarbonisation, these five questions help to pinpoint the positive impact your organisation is looking to make:

How can I be more resilient in a volatile energy market?

How do I decarbonise my building?

How do I decarbonise my fleet?

How do I build the business case for decarbonisation?

How do I manage risk and stay compliant?

Plan Zero helps you find answers by simplifying net zero actions and tailoring them to your organisation’s specific challenges.

How can I be more resilient in a volatile energy market?

Your goal:

To build energy security with low-risk, low-cost, low-carbon energy solutions.

We can help you...

Reduce carbon, costs and your reliance on the power grid.
Understand and reduce your energy consumption.
Optimise your buildings and maximise potential savings without major or upfront capital outlay.
Generate energy by investing in renewables including energy generation with solar PV.
Secure long-term low rates for electricity through fixed contracts and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Procure clean energy with a degree of flexibility that aligns with your risk strategy and sustainability commitments.

Plan Zero benefits

Use fewer resources and less energy.
Generate your own energy to reduce your reliance on national power infrastructure
Make costs more predictable.
Buy clean energy, more competitively.

Real-world case study

See how we supported a renewable energy purchasing strategy for a major retail chain.

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How do I decarbonise my building?

Your goal:

To create efficiencies and accelerate decarbonisation, transitioning from fossil fuels to low-carbon solutions.

We can help you...

Reduce your building energy consumption.
Optimise your buildings and maximise potential savings without major or upfront capital investment.
Upgrade and replace legacy electrical and control systems with low-carbon options and introduce BMS (Building Management System).
Monitor your assets, 24/7, via our Service Operations Centre (SOC), to optimise performance and energy consumption.
Install new mechanical assets, including chillers and smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Decarbonise with renewable heat solutions to remove your premises’ dependency on fossil fuels.

Plan Zero benefits

Maximise capital budgets.
Realise operational and energy efficiencies.
Ensure the comfort and wellbeing of all your building occupants, in particular your employees.
Achieve cost savings across the lifecycle of your products and services.

Real-world case study

See how we optimised the BMS across 47 government buildings.

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How do I decarbonise my fleet?

Your goal:

To transform your fleet to electric vehicles and implement EV charging infrastructure.

We can help you...

Develop your EV strategy and then install, manage and maintain the charging infrastructure.
Assess your needs versus potential EV solutions and provide consultancy to guide your fleet transition and/or site infrastructure strategy.
Deliver EV charging feasibility and designs by assessing electrical requirements.
Install and connect the energy supply to your new charging infrastructure.
Provide data management, analytics and insights to inform operations, billing, reporting, fleet telematics and energy management.

Plan Zero benefits

Futureproofing your fleet.
Cost savings and ROI.
Access to new sources of funding.
Competitive advantage and a highly visible symbol of your commitment to decarbonisation.
Tap into our expertise and experience as one of the largest EV fleet managers in the UK.

Real-world case study

See how we helped the Department for Work and Pensions on the road to EV infrastructure.

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How do I build the business case for decarbonisation?

Your goal:

To build a business case and action plan that delivers positive impacts for your stakeholders and the planet.

We can help you...

As a one-stop shop across the built environment, renewable energy, transport and infrastructure, waste resources and biodiversity net gain.
Set goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Build capabilities, processes and business models to realise decarbonisation.
Develop and assess building decarbonisation solutions from efficiency gains to on-site power generation.
Understand which renewable solutions align with your sustainability goals and risk appetite.
Transition your vehicle fleet and ensure the EV charging infrastructure meets your operational needs, now and in the future.
Align with your ESG strategy and coordinate effort from reporting to implementing actions.
Stay compliant with changing regulations.

Plan Zero benefits

Inspire your organisation to get behind a compelling business case.
Achieve quick-win savings plus long-term cost benefits.
Demonstrate the ROI of decarbonisation.
Build your reputation as a leader in sustainability.
Access new funding sources and align with ESG strategy.

Real-world case study

See how we helped Essex County Council reduce carbon emissions.

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How do I manage risk and stay compliant?

Your goal:

To stay ahead of compliance as the world and regulations rapidly change.

We can help you...

Develop robust carbon reporting and efficient compliance processes.
Manage risks relating to decarbonisation including fines, legal action and reputational damage.
Disclose progress on ESG actions to improve your ratings and reputation.
Gain insights from the reporting data to guide your strategies and actions.
Train and educate your teams on the value of risk and compliance management in this area.

Plan Zero benefits

Stay compliant and get ahead of regulation changes.
Build trust around your organisation and your reputation.
Reduce the risk of fines and legal action.
Confidently communicate about your clean, green practices.

Real-world case study

See how we helped a mutual life company invest in the best path to decarbonisation.

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