CASE STUDY
Stark’s data & analytics enable £144,000 savings on cost and carbon emissions.
Soper of Lincoln partnered with Green Technologies & Solutions to invest in energy efficiencies and used Stark’s data and analytics to make significant savings on costs and carbon emissions in their business operations.
With major site expansions underway, achieving these reductions was challenging despite the consumption growth.
As a result of their forward-thinking approach, they’ve not only achieved what they set out to do but also won the Sustainability Retailer of the Year award at the BMW Retailer Awards.
Stark ID sets the baseline and guides you to the problems
Green Technologies & Solutions used Stark Data & Analytics to establish the baseline electricity consumption and pinpoint areas of concern.
After setting the baseline, they were able to use the Stark ID analytics platform to identify energy waste to target.
”Before you make any energy efficiencies, you must diagnose the problem. Stark ID is a map to that problem.
Andrew WarnerManaging Director, Green Technologies & Solutions
£144,000 saved in energy costs
Stark’s independent Data married up with impartial advice from Green Technologies & Solutions to provide Soper of Lincoln with the right decision-making frameworks.
This enabled them to make confident decisions on the right actions to take to maximise carbon and cost reductions.
From 2016 to 2023 they made significant reductions across energy consumption, carbon emissions and costs:
66
kWh reduction
83
reduction CO2e kg
144
£s saved in energy costs
CO2 BEFORE energy saving activity:
CO2 AFTER energy saving activity:
”When you see the exact energy used, only then can you act. Without the data, you are working blind.
Andrew WarnerManaging Director, Green Technologies & Solutions
Renewable energy investment for long-term cost savings
Investment in solar PV played a huge part in securing long-term carbon emission reductions, without resorting to off-setting.
With a large roof area suitable for solar panels, Soper of Lincoln were able to utilise the growing site by generating their own electricity.
By taking this step, they aren’t just slashing their energy bills – they’re future proofing the business by embarking on a journey towards long-term cost savings.
Savings in real life perspective
power the primary school >5 years
>480,000 litres of road diesel
152 houses powered for an entire year
”We are a forward-thinking business. We have protected ourselves from the effects of energy price changes and contributed positively to the environmental impact of this business.
Andrew TullieOwner, Soper of Lincoln BMW & Mini
