Driving compliance, energy and carbon efficiency for The Constellation Trust.

Our partnership with The Constellation Trust began with helping them transition from a Public Sector Buying Organisation (PBO) to new gas and electricity contracts.

The Trust wanted greater choice, flexibility, and better visibility of energy spending. We guided The Constellation Trust through forward purchasing energy at low wholesale prices, delivering big savings.

When the government introduced Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting, The Constellation Trust met the qualification criteria and was required to submit a report quantifying its carbon footprint within its annual report. As its trusted energy partner, the Trust turned to us to ensure compliance.

Meeting the challenge of greenhouse gas reporting

Introduced in April 2019, SECR simplifies energy and carbon reporting while encouraging organisations to adopt measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Constellation Trust was one of several MATs that needed to measure its carbon footprint for the first time – collating, calculating and reporting its energy consumption and carbon emissions for Scopes 1, 2 and 3. The Constellation Trust wanted to ensure it was complying correctly with the complex reporting requirements.

How did we help?

We assigned a dedicated project manager to oversee every aspect of SECR compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Data compilation: We gathered the required energy data and established clear methodologies for consistent, year-on-year collection.
• SECR reporting: The report was developed for inclusion in the Trust’s financial report, ensuring full compliance with government standards.
• Energy-efficiency strategy: We created a three-year plan to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Driving energy efficiency

The SECR annual report raises the profile of energy efficiency at board level, influencing decisions and driving the strategic consideration of energy efficiency and low carbon opportunities.

This strategy is invaluable in identifying immediate cost-effective energy improvements, driving The Constellation Trust’s strategic direction to Net Zero 2050.

The bigger picture

Beyond SECR, Zenergi has provided a range of valuable services to The Constellation Trust:

• Water Procurement: We’ve helped the Trust access better prices and customer service.
• Display Energy Certificates (DECs): We’ve helped the Trust maintain compliance and drive efficiency.
• Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: We’ve supported the Trust’s funding applications for carbon reduction projects.

Keeping up with evolving energy compliance can feel overwhelming, but with Zenergi by their side, The Constellation Trust can stay confident, while also taking full advantage of opportunities to make the budget go further.