For manufacturers and suppliers
Using the label on your products makes it simple for consumers to identify your energy saving products when buying for their home. Plus, featuring the label gives them the assurance that they are buying products recommended for their energy efficiency performance by an independent and trusted body that will use less energy, save them money on their energy bills and help them ‘do their bit’ for the environment.
They actively look for products we certify and trust them over others in the market. By differentiating the energy saving products you sell, the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme can help improve your brand perception, drive sales and demonstrate corporate social responsibility.
“The idea is to have an independent endorsement that is widely recognised across all the different product categories, especially as there is inconsistent environmental messaging.” (Peter Hainsworth, Sony).
To help us provide you with the most relevant information, we define retailers and manufacturers and suppliers as follows:
A retailer: sells products directly to end consumers, but does not manufacture the product or supply a product manufactured by a third party.
A manufacturer: is the original producer of the product.
A supplier: supplies product manufactured by a third party, but does not manufacture the product itself. NB - the product may be branded with the supplier's own details and the manufacturer may not be identifiable (as in the case of an 'own brand' product manufactured by a third party on behalf of a supplier).
If you think you are a retailer, please visit that page.
Alternatively,
Discover the benefits of the scheme
Read the Energy Saving Trust Recommended rules of the scheme
How to apply
The Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme is open to all eligible manufacturers and suppliers. If your products meet the scheme's requirements you can apply.
The fees for manufacturers and suppliers are calculated according to the number of product categories in which your company chooses to certify products.
Simply follow this three-step process to apply for company certification and register your products:
Step 1
- Download a manufacturer application form or download a supplier application form
- Read the scheme rules
- Download our Product Performance Standards to find out if your product will meet the scheme requirements before completing the appropriate form.
Step 2
Some information about your company and your procedures is require to support your application.
Full details of the supporting documents required are detailed on a checklist in the Application Form (above).
You can register products at the same time as applying for company certification, or do so once you are a certified company.
For more information on registering products visit the product pages.
Step 3
- Send us your completed application by email to: estr@est.org.uk
- Or alternatively you can send it by post to: Energy Saving Trust Recommended, 21 Dartmouth Street, London, SW1H 9BP
Product certification
If you are a certified company with the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme, you can apply for product certification with us.
Scheme benefits
Energy Saving Trust Recommended entitles you to a range of services including reports, news, information, events, updates, newsletters, and other resources to help you promote your certified products.
