Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency.

We’re a respected and trusted expert voice on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions. We continue to work towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.

• We empower millions of householders every year to make better energy choices.
• We deliver transformative energy programmes working with governments.
• We support businesses with energy efficiency strategies, research, assurance and communications, enabling them to play their part in building a sustainable future.

We provide leadership and expertise to deliver a zero carbon society. We work with individuals, business, communities and governments to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.

We provide advice and support to promote the transition to a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.

We focus on homes, communities and transport to deliver the wider societal and environmental benefits of energy saving, while actively mitigating climate change.

We want to:

• Encourage everyone to save energy.
• Inspire change through the power of people and technology.
• Help businesses to drive that change.
• Influence individuals to reduce consumption.
• Support individuals and communities to generate and access renewable energy.

Our story began in 1992. Energy Saving Trust was set up with just two employees following the United Nation’s Earth summit in Rio de Janeiro. This event accelerated the awareness of the need for energy conservation.

Our initial role was to work with the energy companies. At this time,public and policy attention had turned to the problems of cold homes and wasted energy. Since then, we’ve seen governments steadily move towards low-carbon and renewable energy and shift away from coal and fossil fuels. And we’ve supported them along the way, as well as working with an increasing number of corporate partners that share this ambition.

We’ve been a constant source of advice and support to householders, governments and businesses. During this time, successive energy bills and global agreements have reinforced the critical need for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Today, we reach over two million people a year.

We are expert, recognised as the authority on energy saving thanks to our many years of experience. Our skill, impartiality and professionalism mean we are always fully prepared ­– and trusted – when it comes to doing the right thing.

We are collaborative, open to sharing our knowledge and expertise. We believe in the power of community, as well as governments, in delivering change and we’re optimistic about what we can achieve working with others.

We are impartial, free from bias and prepared to make the right decision, even when it’s the more difficult path. We are honest, straightforward and trustworthy.

We are innovative, open to change both large and small, constantly striving to improve how we operate internally and externally to reach our goals.

We are supportive, reaching out to include everyone. We believe in a just transition for all and want to help individuals, communities and businesses find their way to net zero.

We are determined, driven by a fierce belief in the critical importance of our work. We know we can make a difference. We understand the scale of the challenge but will never give up.