Analysis finds just one in 5 British SMEs are investing in inexperienced vitality options

YouGov analysis commissioned by vitality firm ScottishPower appears to have discovered that just one in 5 (20%) of the nation’s small and medium sized companies (SMEs) have invested in inexperienced vitality options together with photo voltaic panels, battery storage, warmth pumps and electrical automobile charging factors.

The survey of senior choice makers discovered an intention amongst some SMEs to spend money on sustainable tech with 23% confirming they’ve sustainability targets in place for the following 5 years or are working in the direction of attaining web zero emissions by 2050, in step with present UK Authorities targets.

Regardless of the rising want for SMEs to attain web zero, the findings spotlight that one in ten enterprise leaders who haven’t invested in inexperienced vitality options really feel there’s a lack of data and it’s a barrier to taking steps to curb their carbon footprint. Over a 3rd (34%) say the excessive value concerned has stopped their enterprise from adopting inexperienced vitality options thus far.

On the again of this analysis, ScottishPower has ready new recommendation on how utilizing inexperienced options may help companies cut back their carbon emissions and enhance their funds. ScottishPower is the primary main UK vitality firm to generate 100% renewable electrical energy and is working to help Britain’s 5.5 million SMEs decarbonise by way of the brand new steering.

Mark Bowen, Gross sales & Advertising and marketing Director at ScottishPower, stated: “This new analysis highlights the challenges for SMEs seeking to obtain web zero however with our information we hope enterprise leaders can seize the alternatives that exist from adopting inexperienced vitality options.

“We wish to assist companies to decarbonise and help their transition away from fossil fuels to a low carbon future. From short-term wins to assist enterprise leaders take management of vitality utilization by way of to longer-term options that speed up their journey to web zero, the brand new information is focussed on supporting companies to make the proper selections.”

Enterprise leaders seeking to learn the total information and discover out extra about seizing the alternatives of inexperienced vitality options can click on right here: scottishpower.co.uk/greener-business