The Challenge
GWO set out to establish a comprehensive, ISO14064-compliant emissions baseline to enhance its sustainability profile and meet strict environmental criteria required by major financial institutions.
Our Approach
Carbonhalo conducted GWO’s inaugural baseline assessment via our BCAP Advnaced+ Service, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and reviewing available Scope 3 data.
Key findings included:
- Inefficiencies in GWO’s packaging processes
- A critical issue with the underperformance of their solar array, caused by non-functional panels
Key Outcomes
- Identification & Action: The solar panel issue prompted immediate repair efforts, restoring optimal performance and significantly improving energy efficiency.
- Packaging Optimisation: Three packaging products were identified for redesign, with the potential to reduce emissions by up to 30%, aligning with GWO’s sustainability targets.
- Strategic Impact: The assessment played a pivotal role in helping GWO secure financing from a major bank, having met the lender’s environmental compliance benchmarks.
The Value Delivered
- Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Improved solar performance led to new energy efficiency projects focused on production optimisation — with measurable cost savings.
- Reduced Emissions: Packaging updates supported substantial emissions reductions and opened opportunities for supplier collaboration and cost-cutting.
- Financial Leverage: ISO14064 compliance bolstered GWO’s environmental credentials, directly contributing to successful financing and positioning GWO as a low-risk, sustainability-driven investment.
- Industry Leadership: GWO’s proactive approach to environmental performance enhanced its brand reputation and positioned the business as a market leader — inspiring others in their industry to follow suit.
This case study highlights how a strategic emissions baseline doesn’t just satisfy compliance — it can be a launchpad for operational improvement, financial growth, and brand leadership.
Below is a 50 second video from GWO about their experience going through the BCAP Advanced+ program.
