Multiple pub operators invited to advice forum on cutting energy consumption

The forum, which has been set up under the stewardship of Carbon Management company Carbon Statement, will next be meeting on 12 July in London and is open to all companies in the hospitality sector.

At the next forum meeting at which 30 different pub and restaurant brands will attend the meeting, including Whitbread, Fuller’s, JD Wetherspoon, and Mitchells and Butlers.

Case studies on the structural and behavioural changes members have made to reduce carbon emissions and costs will be reviewed with recommendations on best practices. 
 
“The latest Government Energy bill will further increase UK energy costs in order to finance the £110 billion of investment that is required in our energy generation infrastructure, so carbon reduction has moved on from moral obligation to financial necessity with jobs, profit and competitive advantage at risk,” said Mark Chapman, director of Carbon Statement.

“Energy, waste and water prices continue to grow driven by environmental taxes and scarcity, the brutal fact is that hospitality companies need to cut consumption in these areas by 20-30% in order to maintain the same levels of profitability.”
 
Colin Simpson, group systems manager for Fuller’s, said: “The Forum fills a natural gap in helping to improve understanding of what works and what doesn’t in reducing consumption in these areas given the range of technologies and approaches available.

“We believe it also sets a challenging example to other business sectors on how collaboration on this issue is beneficial both to the environment and the bottom line of the businesses involved.”

Call Mark Chapman on 020 7298 6181 for more information or to book a place at the meeting.