Carbon Trust accredits new organisations into its Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme

The Carbon Trust accredited a new stream of organisations, including Boots, Debenhams and Thames Water into its Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme (EEAS), an independent emission reduction scheme established in 1993.

The geographical reach of the EEAS has also extended as the achievements of Lehman Bros in New York were also rewarded.

The economic and environmental importance of tackling climate change has prompted more organisations than ever before to strive for EEAS accreditation.

This latest group of accreditations brings the total number of organisations working within the EEAS to over 230.

To achieve EEAS accreditation organisations need to show that they are making real energy savings through management commitment, investment and energy efficiency measures.

The standards are stringently monitored by a team of energy experts from the National Energy Foundation with results moderated by the Energy Institute.

Tom Delay, Chief Executive, the Carbon Trust, speaking at the awards ceremony commented: "UK business is on the move on climate change with an increasing number seeing that taking early action to reduce their carbon footprint makes perfect business sense.

Today's awards are further evidence that those that act today will reap the multiple benefits of improving their bottom line while increasing their overall competitiveness.

The companies recognised through EEAS have not only demonstrated energy efficiency reductions and made significant investments in energy efficiency, but have managed to garner senior level commitment."