Energy Bills Are Squeezing the UK Wallet—But There’s Hope on the Horizon
Mark your calendars: since October, the average British household will spend roughly £1,923 a year on energy—down a little from £2,074 last year. But don’t let those numbers lull you into a false sense of relief.
Where The Rough Numbers Hang Out
- 35 % of homes in England (7.2 million households) will spend more than last winter.
- 56 % of UK workers feel they receive zero guidance from their bosses on how to be “green” at home.
- A staggering 93 % of employees say sustainable habits matter to their motivation and wellbeing.
Meet EcoWise: The App That Makes Your Wallet (and the Planet) Smile
SaveMoneyCutCarbon (the big name behind the number crunching) rolled out EcoWise, the first employee‑focused app that actually helps people cut costs and carbon in one go. Think of it as a sidekick that nudges you toward greener habits, plus a little reward system to keep you on track.
What EcoWise Does, Broken Down
- Audit & Track: Employees and business owners can see their carbon output and slash it over the course of a year.
- 52 Educational Articles per year: Bite‑size insights on daily swaps and big‑picture actions.
- Rewards: Earn credits you can spend on eco‑friendly homewares in the “Home Shop”.
- Real‑time ESG Metrics for companies to gauge progress and show the world they’re not just talking.
- Support & Financing: From eco‑friendly consumables to full home retrofits—no barriers, just futures.
Why Business Leaders Should Get Involved
Mark Sait, CEO & founder, famously insists that the fight against climate change is a “team sport.” According to him:
“When funding stalls, social progress stalls too. It’s no secret that double‑devalued grants and fleeting schemes just aren’t enough. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do something actionable—together, with tools like EcoWise.”
He adds that young workers are increasingly scouting employers that actually care about ESG and make a difference—a must‑have in this brave new workplace.
Crunching the Numbers: What has EcoWise Already Achieved?
- 32 million kWh of energy saved;
- 772 million litres of water conserved;
- 24 million tonnes of carbon reduced.
Over 1,000 projects across the UK have seen benefits that go beyond just the environment—better morale, greater retention, and a stronger brand.
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