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April 30, 2024
Everyone understands the benefits of becoming more energy efficient — cash savings, reduced carbon footprint, employee retention… It’s not a hard sell. But time and money always stand in the way.
UrbanVolt was established to break down these barriers, and to make it possible for companies to obtain the benefits of an LED upgrade — minus the hassle, minus the risk. We wanted to make it possible for companies to achieve sustainability — quickly, at scale, and at no upfront cost.
Our first project was a fashion clothing warehouse. The data told us the client would see 80 percent energy savings when they transitioned to LED lighting, with a corresponding drop in their energy spend. As predicted, these savings more than covered the UrbanVolt service fee.
What we were not expecting, however, was the feedback from staff and management at the site. Staff spoke of being able to complete more picks per shift because the quality of light was so much better. They also reported that they were happier at work due to the improved working environment, and because they felt the company had invested in improving the building they worked in. The feedback we receive once the installation is complete is overwhelmingly focused on the soft benefits.
When UrbanVolt was first incorporated, it was a bit of a ‘Jack of all trades.’ We wanted to help as many businesses as we could to reduce their energy consumption, regardless of size or industry. We transformed shops, car parks, grocery stores, pharmaceutical plants and more across Ireland and the UK by installing energy efficient LED lighting via our zero capex Light as a Service model.
Since then, we have fine-tuned our focus to where we can have the biggest impact: the warehousing, logistics and manufacturing industries. We operate on a global scale, with clients across three continents.
As a Certified B corporation, we believe in using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. UrbanVolt’s mission is to radically reduce the global carbon footprint.
We understand that for sustainability to really gain momentum in large companies it has to be profitable. By making sustainability financially attractive we are encouraging wider adoption of energy efficient technologies, and reducing carbon emissions. Our clients saved over 62.5 Mn kWh of electricity in 2019 alone, and 2020 is set to top that.
Inertia… In our early years, clients didn’t recognize the severity of the climate crisis. As the lights they had were typically still working, they felt under little pressure to make a decision. There was no sense of urgency to become more energy efficient.
With growing pressure from investors, staff and customers in recent years, the number of companies dedicated to achieving true sustainability has increased.
Although we operate globally, the UrbanVolt team is small. Our data-driven approach has enabled us to keep employee numbers low. Every team member has an opportunity to work directly with senior management and have a tangible impact on the business.
Regardless of the hierarchy, ideas and suggestions are taken into consideration in UrbanVolt. New perspectives are always welcome, as we strive for continuous improvement to the service we provide.
Our UrbanVolters differentiate us from the rest. The success of each and every UrbanVolt project is entirely dependent on the input of our varying departments – marketing, customer success, finance and operations. Since each member is involved in the customer journey, a seamlessly executed project is a shared victory.
Our consistent growth is a testament to our dedication to continuous improvement. We never settle for good. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
Customer service is [as it should be in any business] a pivotal element of what we do. Regardless of the department, each and every UrbanVolter is focused on delivering excellent customer experience in every interaction.
Consumers are dramatically changing their behaviors in an effort to reduce their personal environmental impact, spurred to action by an ever-increasing media focus on climate action, but yet emissions continue to rise. Consumers simply do not have the scale to impact global carbon emissions in time to save our planet from irreparable damage. Large corporations need to take action.
The consumer LED lighting revolution had already proven that there were 80% energy reductions available when you made the switch, but businesses had yet to embrace LED lights.
We knew if we could make it easy and attractive for large businesses to upgrade to LED lighting, we could make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
Motivated by interest from our client base, we have transformed our initial offering of Light as a Service to the all-encompassing Sustainability as a Service. We now serve as a full solution sustainability partner to our clients – first to radically reduce their energy consumption via the fully funded and managed implementation of energy efficient technology, and then to install renewable technology.
Our Solar-as-a-Service (SOLAAS) products are now being rolled out to our existing clients. Driving efficiency and reducing energy consumption must be the first step, only then will companies get the best from solar.
The pandemic has been a wake up call for many, exposing systemic failures in both business and society. The couple of months of lockdown in countries across the globe have proven beyond doubt the damage humans are inflicting on the planet we call home. Companies that have survived the turbulent past few months will undoubtedly face another uphill battle if they fail to take action on an issue that is so close to the hearts of consumers.
UrbanVolt offers a range of fully funded, fully project managed services to accelerate your journey to sustainability. We start with LED lighting.
Why lighting? Because it gives the biggest bang for your buck.
Inefficient lighting can account for up to 80% of a facility’s energy consumption. By switching to LED, you’ll see an immediate and dramatic reduction in your company’s energy use – and a corresponding drop in your energy costs. It’s a quick win.
Our service includes capital investment, project management, and maintenance for the duration of our Agreement. We take care of everything from start to finish, so you can stay focused on your core business.
Website: https://urbanvolt.com
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Contact Number: +353 1 699 3340/ +1 312 899 6000/ +49 (0)69 71047-5230
Email address: [email protected]
