Where you stand matters. Our research shows that energy leadershiphas businessbenefits—and those taking the lead are gaining a competitive edge.
Benefits beyond cost savings Organizations that have invested in distributed energy solutions are already seeing a wide range of benefits. Over two fifths have already experienced a significant reduction in energy costs. And organizations are reporting benefits that go way beyond that. These range from greater control and visibility to improved resilience of supply.
Almost one quarter of companies say that it has improved their reputation, and a similar proportion report that it’s providing additional revenue.
The more committed organizations are, the better the results. The most advanced organizations have established formal energy strategies that align with their business priorities. These organizations are more likely than their peers to be performing well against a range of key business measures; including financial performance and being customer-centric.
Figure 1: How would you compare your organization’s current performance against similarly sized competitors for the following?
Can you count yourself among the energy leaders that are investing in energy to gain a competitive edge? If not, how do you become one? We’ve developed our unique Energy Leadership Model to help you understand what actions you need to take to get more from your energy investments. The model sets out four stages of energy leadership, based on vision and execution.
Less than one in ten organizations count themselves among the most advanced. These companies have a progressive attitude towards energy and are more likely to have a formal strategy and a dedicated energy team. They’re excelling, relative to their peers, in terms of their energy vision and in how they’re executing their plans. And they’re reaping the greatest rewards. They’re far more likely to be maximizing internal efficiencies, achieving sustainability, and enhancing their brand through social and environmental responsibility.
Figure 2: Based on responses to 12 questions in the Energy Leadership survey.
