Five stage process to implement an organisational energy efficiency programme

A guide to developing the business case for saving energy in real estate portfolios.

This toolkit is a practical guide for organisations to plan and initiate energy efficiency programmes. It provides a variety of corporate approaches towards achieving efficient building portfolios, which assist in developing an approach that best fits your organisation.

The tool guides you through a five step process, first the creation of a vision, the planning of the implementation process, and the organisational implementation. This is followed by evaluation and measuring of the outcome and the final step is the conclusion of results and related feedback.

There are three main components to the Vision Stage of this toolkit that help establish a clear vision which is vital for a successful energy efficiency program. The tool helps with (1) formulating a clear statement of intent, (2) demonstrating an organisation's commitment and (3) forming a framework for subsequent program development and implementation.

In addition the tool helps set up the monitoring systems that are essential to support any energy reduction measures. Whilst this toolkit has been designed for standalone use, it can also be used to assist companies working towards the ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification.  

Stakeholders who may be interested in using the tool are finance, sustainability, corporate, social responsibility, communication teams.

Prepared by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development