The Energy Trilemma threatens governments and businesses whilst creating opportunities to boost consumer confidence, shareholder esteem and the bottom line. These are as follows:
- Energy Security
- Energy Sustainability
- Energy Affordability
In the era of unprecedented population expansion, especially in emerging markets, massive investment for energy infrastructure in the region of US$50 trillion between now and 2050 is required to keep up with global energy demand. With such a large investments to meet up demand, the need for energy isbecoming ever so critical, the method of resource allocation and optimisation is more and more vital.
It is now clearer that balancing the Energy Trilemma makes companies more profitable and more attractive to all stakeholders. More than 50% of customers prefer sustainable brands. Sustainable brands have outpaced the market by 120%. 86% of consumers trust a company that reports corporate social responsibility results. Since 2006, companies listed on the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) delivered 2x the average returns of the Global 500.
Organisations need to rethink their corporate strategy both in terms of their branding / positioning and their investment choices in order to identify opportunities where projects and
programme benefit the Energy Trilemma outcome, the financial performance and socio-corporate objectives. Our Energy and Sustainability (E&S) expertise helps support projects and programmes for policy makers, investors, developers and end users. We help our clients comply with climate change related legislation, improve energy efficiency, reduce cost of operations, manage brand and reputation, mitigate risk, and create more productive and healthy workplace environments.
Our team develops strategies that not only significantly reduce carbon emissions, but also help seize relevant opportunities that create value and long term benefits for your business.
Our Energy and Sustainability services cover:
- Sustainability strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Energy management
- ISO 14001/50001
- Compliance and risk management – ESOS, DECs, CRC, CCA, MEES
- Energy projects development and finance
- Carbon and sustainability reporting