The award is gained by providing evidence that energy consumption is being managed and reduced, either by self-assessment or with the support of an assessor. Cost depends on the energy bill of the organisation, starting at a very manageable £1,000.
Organisations who are covered by the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) can save money by achieving the Carbon Trust Standard. It is one of only two ‘early action’ measures – that increase an organisation's CRC league table position. Additional information can be found via the links on the right.