by Chris Hargreaves | Sep 29, 2023 | News, Sustainable Business
[Auckland, New Zealand, 2 October 2023] – Total Utilities, a leading provider of utility management, carbon measurement and reduction services, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking new Carbon Insights service – designed to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals up to 10 times faster.
Carbon Insights integrates Total Utilities’ carbon expertise with Net0’s advanced Al carbon management platform to deliver a cutting edge, fast-track carbon management solution.
This exclusive collaboration between Total Utilities and Net0 is poised to accelerate and simplify carbon management and reduction for businesses across New Zealand.
A Leap in Carbon Management
Measuring carbon footprints can be a daunting task for businesses with challenges including lack of standardised methodologies, supply chain complexities, data reliability issues, financial constraints, or simply not knowing where to begin.
Total Utilities understands these obstacles and is dedicated to helping businesses overcome them while encouraging wider participation in carbon management programs.
Director of Total Utilities Chris Hargreaves explains, “Carbon Insights enables us to streamline data collection, reporting, target setting, and progress tracking for customers in a cost-effective package. Our goal is to make the journey to net zero faster and more accessible for businesses across New Zealand.”
“While Carbon Insights utilises advanced AI technology, it remains user-friendly and its design allows it to be used in byte-sized, actionable chunks,” highlights Chris. “It is a compelling proposition for customers, empowering them to take control of their carbon emissions.”
Accelerate Sustainability Goals
Carbon Insights offers a complete Carbon Footprinting service, which enables business customers to get a clear view of their current emissions profile in order to guide strategic decisions across the business.
Establishing a business’s carbon footprint can help kickstart enhanced profitability by uncovering hidden inefficiencies and untapped cost-saving opportunities.
Carbon Insights then helps businesses expertly track, reduce and report carbon emissions, in order to accelerate sustainability goals and streamline carbon measurement for enhanced efficiency and profitability.
The service offers businesses a range of features and levels tailored to their needs and budget. It seamlessly integrates with existing accounts and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, ensuring a smooth transition.
Showcasing Green Commitment
With research pointing to the fact that the majority of consumers want to support environmentally and socially responsible customers, Carbon Insights by Total Utilities can help position businesses as green leaders by showcasing their commitment to carbon reduction and sustainability.
This exclusive partnership with Net0 underscores Total Utilities commitment to removing barriers to carbon reduction, driving positive change, and creating a cleaner, greener future for New Zealand.
To learn more about Carbon Insights and Total Utilities’ range of carbon reporting tools and services, please visit www.totalutilities.co.nz.
About Total Utilities: Total Utilities is a leading provider of utility management, carbon measurement and reduction services, offering innovative solutions to help businesses optimise their utility usage, reduce their carbon footprint, and achieve sustainability goals. With a customer-centric approach and a comprehensive range of services, Total Utilities empowers clients to navigate the complexities of carbon management and drive positive change.
About Net0: Net0 is an innovative carbon management platform that enables businesses to measure, reduce, and disclose their carbon emissions with ease. With advanced AI technology and a user-friendly interface, Net0 simplifies carbon tracking and reporting, empowering businesses to accelerate their journey towards a net-zero future.
Media Contact:
Jonathan Gardiner,
Managing Director, Total Utilities
E: [email protected]
M: +64 21 265 8379
by Chris Hargreaves | Sep 12, 2023 | News, Sustainable Business
In the words of influential French politician and lawyer, Christine Lagarde, who currently holds the position of President of the European Central Bank, it’s high time for businesses to shift their perspective and view sustainability as an investment not a cost:
“Businesses must see sustainability as an investment, not a cost. By adapting and reducing emissions, they can secure long-term success while safeguarding the planet.”
In this era of environmental consciousness and corporate responsibility, let’s delve into 15 key reasons why addressing your carbon footprint isn’t just a good idea – it’s a strategic move that can yield massive benefits:
- Cost Savings: By implementing carbon reduction measures, you can significantly reduce energy consumption, leading to lower energy bills and operational costs.
- Enhanced Reputation: Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility can elevate your brand’s image, attracting eco-conscious customers.
- Competitive Advantage: Businesses with smaller carbon footprints can effortlessly stand out in the market, resonating with eco-conscious consumers and distinguishing themselves from competitors.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting carbon reduction targets ensures compliance with environmental regulations, effectively sidestepping potential fines and legal troubles.
- Risk Mitigation: Reducing reliance on carbon-intensive resources and practices shields your business from the volatility of energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
- Employee Engagement: Engaging in sustainability efforts fosters higher employee morale and satisfaction by aligning with their values and creating a positive workplace culture.
- Innovation and Efficiency: The pursuit of carbon emissions reduction often drives innovation, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced overall efficiency.
- Resource Optimisation: Carbon reduction initiatives often involve optimising resource use, which can reduce waste, boost operational efficiency, and trim costs.
- Investor Appeal: Investors increasingly favour environmentally responsible companies, making businesses with robust carbon reduction strategies more appealing for investment.
- Long-term Resilience: Proactive measures to combat climate change enhance your business’s long-term resilience, allowing it to adapt to shifting regulatory and market landscapes.
- Supply Chain Benefits: Implementing carbon reduction initiatives within your organisation can inspire suppliers to adopt similar practices, thereby promoting sustainability throughout the supply chain.
- Stakeholder Trust: Transparent efforts to reduce carbon emissions foster trust among stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, and local communities.
- Customer Loyalty: Customers are more inclined to support businesses that demonstrate a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, leading to increased customer loyalty.
- Economic Growth: Investing in clean energy and sustainable practices can contribute to the growth of renewable energy industries, creating job opportunities and economic growth.
- Future Proofing: Taking proactive steps to reduce carbon emissions helps businesses safeguard against evolving regulations and changing customer preferences.
Tailored sustainability solutions for your business
By recognising sustainability as an investment, you not only contribute to a greener planet, but also unlock substantial financial, strategic, and reputational rewards.
At Total Utilities, we’re committed to helping you optimise your business and achieve your sustainability goals. Our sustainable energy services are tailored to your unique needs and grounded in a deep understanding of your business’s nuances.
Our mission is to provide practical sustainability planning that not only makes environmental sense, but also solid financial sense, ensuring your business remains resilient and successful in the future.
Groundbreaking carbon management service coming soon!
And in just a matter of weeks, we’re excited to unveil a groundbreaking carbon management service that has the potential to supercharge your carbon reduction efforts tenfold. Stay tuned for updates or reach out to us for more information.
by Chris Hargreaves | Aug 16, 2023 | News
Enter carbon dioxide, commonly known as CO2: our arch-nemesis in the battle against global warming. To tackle this challenge head-on, we must not only grasp its implications but also fathom the sheer scale of the problem.
Unless you’ve been hiding beneath a colossal coal chunk(!) you’ll undoubtedly be aware that CO2 is the driving force behind atmospheric heat retention and the resultant climate shifts.
In less than two centuries, human activities have amplified the Earth’s CO2 levels by a staggering 50%, a stark reminder of our profound impact on the environment.
Picture this
Just 1 tonne of CO2 looks like…
1 tonne of CO2 is equivalent to:
– The average emissions of one passenger on a return flight from Paris to New York
– Driving 6000 km in a diesel car
– 121,643 smartphones charged
Source: Ministry for the Environment – Time series emissions data 1990-2020 from New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory published in 2022.
What are New Zealand’s carbon reduction targets?
To give you an idea of the scale of the challenge ahead, New Zealand’s gross greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 were 76.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
The New Zealand Government has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to reducing emissions to 50% below 2005 levels by 2030.
While it’s true carbon emissions are projected to decrease between now and 2050, we will need to redouble our efforts to meet the 2050 target.
There’s no time to lose…
As the race to achieve net zero gains momentum, navigating the complexities of measuring your business’ carbon footprint can be overwhelming.
If your company is bogged down by sprawling spreadsheets and perplexing carbon calculations, why not reach out to Total Utilities?
Our expert team can assist with a comprehensive range of energy insight services. We can help you measure and reduce your carbon footprint, optimise your business, and achieve your sustainability goals.
Also, watch this space, as we’re gearing up to introduce a groundbreaking new carbon management service that will help revolutionise New Zealand businesses’ approach to carbon management and reduction.
Stay tuned for more details on this service, designed to propel New Zealand businesses towards a greener future.
– Contact us today to talk about measuring and reducing your business carbon footprint.
– Sign up to Total Utilities Market Commentary for all the latest energy market news and insights, as well as keeping you up to date on carbon reduction and sustainability best practice. (Include link to Market Commentary)
by Chris Hargreaves | Aug 15, 2023 | News, Sustainable Business
In the battle against climate change, many businesses are proving that even the tiniest actions can yield colossal results when multiplied by collective action.
From small startups to corporate giants, an array of industries are embracing an arsenal of unassuming tactics which, when combined, pack a serious carbon-reducing punch.
As renowned American historian and social activist Howard Zinn put it:
“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”
Reducing your business’ carbon footprint means taking control of your environmental impact and responsibilities, whilst also discovering hidden inefficiences and cost saving gains you never knew existed.
At Total Utilities, we’re here to support your carbon reduction and energy efficiency efforts, regardless of scale.
So, let’s take a quick glimpse into the world of small changes that can create monumental impact:
Energy efficiency: implementing energy-saving practices like using LED lighting, upgrading to energy efficient appliances, and optimising heating and cooling systems can often lead to immediate energy savings and reduced carbon emissions. Total Utilities has particular expertise in this area and can gather comprehensive insights into where you use energy. We can then analyse data to identify savings opportunities that reduce environmental impact.
Waste reduction and recycling: Establishing comprehensive waste management strategies that include recycling, composting, and minimising waste generation will divert waste from landfills and incineration. Businesses can significantly decrease their carbon footprint by making relatively small changes.
Supply chain optimisation: Collaborating with suppliers who prioritise sustainability, source locally where possible, and streamlining transportation routes helps create a green supply chain that can contribute to carbon reduction across the business ecosystem.
Telecommuting and flexible work: Encouraging remote work and flexible scheduling options for employees reduces the need for daily commutes. This not only cuts down on carbon emissions, but also boosts employee morale and productivity.
Employee awareness and engagement: Educating employees on carbon reduction best practices, such as turning lights off and equipment when not in use, minimising paper usage, recycling, and using reusable containers. Employee involvement fosters a culture of sustainability and collective action.
Total Utilities can advise on all of these carbon saving actions and much more! By focusing on small changes such as these, businesses can achieve substantial progress in carbon footprint reduction without a major upheaval in operations. Additionally, these changes can yield long-term cost savings for your business.
In the arena of carbon reduction, it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact. Substantial carbon reduction doesn’t hinge solely on grand gestures, but relies on the resolve of every business to play its part in emissions reduction and efficiency improvement – all the while reaping the rewards of lowered energy costs.
So, why not get with the programme today and prepare for a new era of carbon reduction success with Total Utilities!
– Stay tuned for a game changing Total Utilities carbon management service, designed to effortlessly measure, reduce and disclose your carbon emissions.
– Contact us today to talk about measuring and reducing your business carbon footprint.
by Chris Hargreaves | Jul 26, 2023 | Carbon Neutral, News
From hazy data to mind-boggling calculations and sprawling spreadsheets – measuring your carbon footprint is a daunting task for many businesses. But fear not! Total Utilities is gearing up to help simplify and accelerate your carbon management journey.
In the coming weeks, we will be making an exciting announcement about how we intend to assist businesses to effortlessly measure, reduce and disclose their carbon emissions.
The carbon conundrum
We know that the task of measuring your carbon footprint can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to become tangled in the complexity of the carbon footprint web.
Total Utilities understands these obstacles and is dedicated to helping businesses overcome them while encouraging wider participation in carbon management programs.
Discover hidden cost saving gains
Carbon measurement is no walk in the park with challenges including lack of standardised methodologies for measurement, supply chain complexities, concerns over data reliability, financial constraints – or simply not knowing where to begin.
Our new carbon management service will help you take control of your environmental impact and responsibilities. Additionally, by viewing your business balance sheet through a carbon lens, we can help you discover hidden efficiency and cost saving gains that you never knew existed!
Take control of your environmental impact
In a world that increasingly demands environmental responsibility, the desire to reduce emissions is strong, but the process of measurement is currently a challenging hurdle.
By leveraging our utility management expertise with advanced AI technology and sophisticated software – we believe we are about to deliver something special to the market that will accelerate progress towards net zero.
Stay tuned and prepare to embark on a new era of carbon reduction success with Total Utilities!
