Chairman
London, Gb
Energy Saving Trust (EST) is a British organization devoted to promoting energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the sustainable use of energy, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions and helping to prevent man-made climate change. It was founded in the United Kingdom as a government-sponsored initiative in 1992, following the global Earth Summit.[1]Energy Saving Trust is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the government and the private sector.It is a social enterprise, and also has a charitable foundation.The EST has regional offices in England, and country offices in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.[It maintains a comprehensive website, and a network of numerous local advice centres.Climate change is a major threat to humanity, fuel bills continue to rise and our reliance on imported energy continues to grow.The UK is committed to achieving an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. To address these challenges we all need to reduce our energy consumption and accelerate a move to sustainable, low carbon lifestyles.We are a leading and trusted organisation helping people save energy every day. Our experts speak with millions of householders every year, deliver first class programmes for governments and provide consultancy to UK businesses and international companies. All that we do is underpinned by our pioneering world-renowned research.