Resource Efficiency

Applying innovation through our resource efficiency projects and programmes, AEA has transformed the way in which businesses and organisations manage their resources, leading to considerable cost savings and minimised environmental impacts

Businesses and organisations are currently faced with increasing pressure from customers and regulators to improve environmental performance. Climate change has become a high profile issue with the UK Government setting a framework for CO2 reduction up to 2050 through the Climate Change Bill.

The focus of many organisations has moved to one of reducing the carbon impacts of their activities, which ultimately means improving the efficiency with which they use resources and reducing the amount of waste they produce.

Following the publication of the Stern report in 2006, it became clear that financial benefits are linked to better resource use. However, whilst many organisations want to improve resource use and environmental performance to comply with legislation and stay ahead of the competition, they are not sure where to start. AEA is leading strategic change within businesses, organisations, local authorities and Government by providing cost-effective solutions that enhance the environment, improve resource efficiency and identify substantial savings.

Understanding The Market Context

The requirements for sustainability are driven by business performance imperatives, whether to meet a regulation, to satisfy a customer group, to achieve corporate social responsibility, or simply to deliver enhanced performance and profitability. Sustainability is a highly complex topic, impacting on all aspects of business activity. Providing strategic advice and support demands specialist expertise able to cover, not only, energy, environment, air, waste and materials, but also the ability to influence and deliver sustained change through efficient and effective communications and management.

Our Principal Services

AEA is a market leader in providing resource efficiency solutions to businesses and the public sector. The breadth of our expertise enables us to add value and make a substantial difference to the clients we assist. The principal resource efficiency services that AEA offers include Resource Efficiency Audits, Advice and Strategy Planning (water, energy, materials, waste), Sustainable Product Design, Waste and Resource Management Strategies, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Legislative Compliance Assessment, Green Procurement, Impact Assessment, Policy Advice and Research, and Waste Minimisation and Recycling Behavioural Change Programmes.

Best in Class Resource Capabilities

AEA has over four decades of experience in developing resource efficiency solutions through our advice direct to UK and EU Government, local authorities and businesses. Our specialist team includes internationally recognised experts that are leaders in the fields of product life cycle assessment, procurement, waste management and water and energy efficiency. When combined, our formidable team represents some 130 experts that will provide a tailored solution to delivering your resource efficiency needs.

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