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Greenhouse gas emissions and the associated effect on the world’s climate are now not only common knowledge, but the subject of furious debate at all levels of Government across the globe. Various treaties have been signed by many countries, with some well-publicized abstainers, in an effort to cut emissions. Almost every day, high profile media reports update us all on the issues involved, constantly reminding us that our thirst for energy cannot continue unchecked.

There is now no denying that the combustion of fossil fuels and subsequent release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, is leading to an increase in mean global temperatures. As such, individuals and organizations alike are being actively encouraged to play their part in reducing energy consumption in a bid to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

For companies, the ability to demonstrate not only awareness, but also definitive action, is becoming increasingly important. Businesses are not only trying to set themselves apart from the competition with product quality, but their environmental credentials are becoming decisive factors in addition.

Businesses in every sector are facing financial, energy and sustainability challenges that are threatening profit margins and corporate reputations. Crucially, rising energy costs and increasing pressures to reduce energy consumption are making the need to become energy efficient more of a strategic necessity than an option for the environmentally friendly.

The Global Energy value chain – from fuel inputs to end-user consumption – is undergoing a multi-decade transformation. A shift from centralized to decentralized generation, supply security issues, major policy changes and higher prices impacts market participants: Plant Managers, Facilities Directors and Operators, Building Information Modellers, Heads of Energy Services Firms and most recently, Financial Directors. These decision-makers must consider future energy management strategies.

Optimal financial performance requires an energy management framework based on energy domains and energy systems. Energy service providers are responding developing new value propositions for energy strategy, planning, financing, management and systems integration.