ESOS into ESG Success

How we help businesses turn ESOS into ESG Success

For large businesses in the UK, compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a legal requirement, but at SDG, we believe it can also be a catalyst for transformational change.

What is ESOS?

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment and savings initiative established by the UK government. It applies to large UK undertakings and their corporate groups, specifically organisations that meet any of the following criteria:

  • Employ 250 or more people
  • Have an annual turnover of over £44 million
  • Have an annual balance sheet total exceeding £38 million


Under ESOS, qualifying businesses must measure their total energy consumption across buildings, industrial processes, and transport, and identify cost-effective energy saving opportunities every four years.

Why Compliance Isn’t Enough

We work with businesses that want to go beyond box-ticking. While ESOS compliance is a baseline legal obligation, we believe that the real value lies in how organisations respond to their findings, and that’s exactly where we come in.

At SDG, we transform energy management. We help clients exceed compliance, turning insights into actionable strategies for immediate savings and long-term ESG alignment. This integrated approach reduces waste, improves environmental performance, and differentiates you in competitive markets, positioning you as a sustainable industry leader.

Energy Efficiency and Scope 3 Emissions

More businesses are assessing the Scope 3 emissions in their supply chains, meaning your organisation’s energy profile could directly impact your attractiveness as a supplier or collaborator.

By improving your internal energy usage, you also become part of the solution for other businesses looking to meet their own sustainability goals creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond your own operations.

Alongside our innovative ESG management system, ROOT, our expert team will help you and your business to:

  • Assess and understand your energy usage
  • Develop measurable, realistic energy-saving targets
  • Integrate savings into your broader ESG strategy
  • Demonstrate progress and impact to stakeholders
  • Report clearly and credibly for ESOS and beyond

 

“ROOT empowers businesses to achieve social responsibility targets using the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, combining advanced sustainability management tools, expert guidance, and actionable insights”

Unlike one-size-fits-all audits, our approach is bespoke and designed to empower your team with actionable insights and long-term solutions based on your business needs. We create a roadmap that not only ensures ESOS compliance but also helps you embed sustainable practices into the core of your operations.

From recommending low-carbon technology solutions and behavioural changes to aligning energy use with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG performance metrics, we support businesses across sectors on their journey to Net Zero and beyond.

Whether you’re just starting your ESOS journey or looking to elevate your impact, SDG Ltd is here to help you lead with purpose, not just comply with regulation.

Want to Learn More?

Contact our team today to explore how we can turn energy efficiency into ESG impact and competitive advantage.