Energy Efficiency.

Lower energy costs. Lower emissions. Better control. 

Our energy services help you understand how energy is being used, where it’s being wasted, and how to improve performance without overcomplicating things. This is for organisations dealing with rising energy costs, compliance requirements, or pressure to cut emissions, and who want clearer control rather than reactive fixes.

Energy matters because it’s often one of the fastest ways to reduce both cost and carbon, if it’s managed properly.

What our clients gain.

  • Reduced energy use and improved efficiency 
  • Better visibility and control of energy use 
  • Lower operational carbon emissions 
  • Improved compliance and audit readiness 
  • Practical actions with measurable impact 

How it works.

  • Assess: understand current energy use and performance 
  • Identify: focus on the biggest opportunities 
  • Improve: support delivery of priority actions 
  • Embed: put structure and ownership in place 
  • Monitor: track progress and keep improving 
A woman sits at a desk by large windows with plants, using a laptop and calculator to analyse her business carbon footprint, appearing focused on the screen as natural light streams into the room.

What to expect.

  • Energy audits and consumption analysis 
  • Support with Energy Management Systems 
  • ESOS and SECR compliance support 
  • Identification of efficiency and behavioural improvements 
  • Ongoing performance tracking and review  

Our standards & frameworks.

  • ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems)
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) 
  • ESOS (UK Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) 
  • SECR (Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting)
  • Working with 5D Sustainability has been incredibly helpful in understanding the carbon footprint of my business. Charlotte and Mike made what could have been a complex process simple and approachable. They provided clear guidance on the data required, were always available to answer questions, and delivered a well-structured report with background information and methodology. Their full Scope 3 assessment and land use calculations gave me a comprehensive picture of my impact. Thanks to their expertise, I now have the numbers to confidently communicate my sustainability efforts. Their support has been invaluable, and I highly recommend them to any business looking to measure and reduce their environmental impact.
    Claire Brown
    Plant Passion

Frequently asked questions.

No. Energy consultancy and audits focus on understanding your usage, reducing waste and managing cost and supply risk over time.

You may have done all you can do, but we have yet to find that to be the case.

We tend to look at efficiency through tech improvement, behaviour change and data collection improvement. Sometimes efficiency can go only so far, and system change might be more appropriate. We help identify what is best for you, so you can keep doing more of what you do, more efficiently.

Yes. Energy reviews often identify practical ways for SMEs to reduce operating costs and exposure to price volatility. Our client with the biggest saving opportunity so far has been over £100k a year.

Our approach is designed to fit around normal operations and minimise disruption to teams.

Energy decisions affect operating costs resilience compliance and long term planning not just sustainability reporting.

No. We assess energy across buildings, equipment, processes, and where relevant transport and behaviour.

Not always. Many energy savings come from operational changes rather than major capital spending. Gaining savings can sometimes be as simple as setting timers.

By linking energy decisions to business strategy rather than reactive cost cutting. Reviewing your forcast costs, you can compare what you save by investing in bigger actions.

Yes. We support organisations to prepare proportionate and compliant SECR reporting using existing energy data wherever possible.

ESOS applies to large organisations but many SMEs are impacted indirectly through supply chain requirements. We help clarify relevance and next steps. For those who need it, we have an associate who is a dedicated Lead Assessor, who can ensure you get value out of reporting.

No. The value comes from understanding where energy is used and identifying priority actions to improve, not just meeting reporting requirements.

Energy performance and reporting are increasingly requested in tenders supplier questionnaires and framework applications.

Not always. We start with existing data and only recommend enhanced monitoring where it will genuinely improve decision making.

Yes. We help organisations structure collect and interpret energy data so it can be reused for reporting planning and performance tracking. Where needed we have partners that can automate your data collection if required

We support organisations to assess renewable options and work with trusted partners to design and deliver appropriate solutions.

We do not install systems ourselves but we support business cases specification and partner coordination to ensure solutions are fit for purpose.

Not always the perfect solution, but we do fully support clean energy. For most older buildings there are cheaper initial solutions that can save you money in the short run, while working out the long term strategy that will work for you.

Yes. Better understanding and management of energy reduces exposure to price volatility, disruption and future regulation.

We focus on business outcomes first and only introduce technology or partners where there is a clear case.

Understanding current energy use costs and compliance exposure before making procurement or investment decisions.

Energy insights help inform maintenance refurbishment and asset investment decisions especially for estates and property heavy organisations.

Some benefits such as improved data visibility and operational changes can be seen quickly while others deliver value over the medium term.

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Whether you’re looking to reduce energy costs, improve efficiency or meet compliance requirements, we’ll help you understand where you are and what to do next.

You don’t need a full plan before you start.

Talk to us about energy efficiency