Reflect and recognise

An opportunity to make a real difference.

Supporting Changing Lives Limited with the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS).

Giving Changing Lives a moment to pause, reflect, and turn energy insight into meaningful change for people and planet.

Our client saw the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS), Phase 3, not as a box to tick, but as an opportunity to make a real difference. With over 70 sites and multiple energy sources, they wanted clarity, to understand their energy use and unlock smarter ways to reduce it. Together, we turned a complex compliance process into a journey of discovery, uncovering practical opportunities and creating a clear path to lasting energy and emissions reductions.

Sites Audited

70+

sites covered by energy audits

Energy Reduction

15 %

identified savings per year

Cost Reduction

18 %

identified savings per year


The challenge

Our client was committed to complying with ESOS and using the process as an opportunity to drive meaningful energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reductions across their operations. With over 70 sites and multiple energy sources, they recognised the importance of gaining a clear, consolidated view of their energy use to pinpoint the most impactful savings opportunities. Rather than seeing ESOS as a box-ticking exercise, they wanted to go beyond compliance, ensuring they met their obligations well ahead of the deadline while building a strong foundation for future energy efficiency improvements.

 


What we did

We followed ESOS guidance to assess energy use and GHG emissions and conducted thorough energy audits across our client’s portfolio. We identified where energy consumption was highest and highlighted practical reduction opportunities. We also supported them to understand how they could approach implementation – piloting initiatives, scaling successful measures across the organisation, and embedding changes in day-to-day operations. The outcome was a clear, prioritised roadmap that combined compliance with actionable steps for energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction, all signed off by our in-house Lead Assessor.

 


How it helped

Our client now has a comprehensive understanding of their energy use and GHG emissions and a clear, actionable plan to implement reduction opportunities. The guidance we provided helped them confidently pilot and roll out initiatives, ensuring the ESOS Action Plan requirement was fully met. By turning the audit into a structured, practical plan, they can make measurable energy and GHG emissions reductions while maintaining compliance, and moving forward with confidence and clarity.

 

A very personable, professional, and efficient service. Pause People were very easy to work with, kept me up to date with each step of the process, and always responded to any queries quickly. Would highly recommend.
I have been working with the energy purchasing and carbon management team at Pause People for some time now and have always been impressed with the level of service and expertise. The team is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile to help us find the best energy solutions for our business.
We were very happy with the professional and thorough support received during our ACA application process. The process was seamless from start to finish and turned around in a timely manner. We will be looking for support in the future.
Sustainability Coordinator, Airport
Partner, Energy Consultancy
Sustainability Manager, Airport

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