CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a client partner supporting sustainability targets, including energy conservation measures and improving building performance, ESFM has been recognized by ENERGY STAR as an official Industrial Service and Product Provider (iSPP).
The designation recognizes the significant energy and cost savings ESFM has identified for clients through Energy Treasure Hunts as part of its self-performed energy management solutions.
As an official, trusted ENERGY STAR iSPP partner, ESFM has proven its commitment to:
- Promote a comprehensive and strategic energy management approach.
- Demonstrate the financial value of energy performance improvements.
- Assist clients with measuring, managing, and improving commercial building performance with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
ESFM can also guide clients through the ENERGY STAR certification process for their buildings without consulting a third party.
“We know our clients have a sharp focus on how their buildings contribute to their business performance,” ESFM Vice President of Technical Services & Energy Solutions John Ramsden said. “This partnership is a testament to the way our self-performed energy management solutions add value to clients by decreasing facilities-related costs, increasing building system efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment.”
ESFM has successfully identified significant utility savings through Energy Treasure Hunts since launching the program in 2023. As an example, ESFM identified approximately $550,000 in annual energy savings — an emissions equivalent of 2,860 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) across two client sites totaling nearly 800,000 square feet. Read the Partner Teaming Profile on the ENERGY STAR website to learn how ESFM helped a medical device manufacturing client uncover $385,000 per year in potential savings.
Energy Treasure Hunts are three-day events facilitated by ESFM subject matter experts and involving a team of client employees from various departments. Participants are trained to identify where energy is being wasted around a building, quantify observations in cost and emissions saved and present a summary of energy conservation measures (ECMs) to client stakeholders.
The exercise creates energy ambassadors among client employee teams who have a vested interest in supporting their employer’s energy-saving targets.
While renewable energy and other major capital investments dominate sustainability headlines, Energy Treasure Hunts prove there’s a lot of opportunity for savings through energy efficiency and behavior change of occupants
“It’s very rewarding to host Energy Treasure Hunts and watch how people light up as they realize the significant impact they can make through simple solutions, like identifying air leaks or helping those around them be more mindful of habits that waste energy,” ESFM Senior Director of Sustainability & Energy Solutions Gary Williams said. “I’m proud of the work we are doing through these events to make a lasting difference for a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
ABOUT ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. The blue ENERGY STAR label provides simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions.
ENERGY STAR® is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Thousands of organizations — including nearly 40% of the Fortune 500® — partner with ENERGY STAR. Together with EPA, they deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that protect the climate, improve air quality, and protect public health.
ABOUT ESFM
ESFM USA® is the self-performing integrated facilities management (IFM) division of Compass Group, the world’s largest contract facilities and food services provider. Compass Group North America’s extensive FM portfolio operates in three verticals (corporate, education and healthcare) with 60,000-plus FM associates maintaining over 1.9 billion square feet each day at more than 3,000 client locations. ESFM clients include many of the Fortune 500, representing technology, oil and gas, life sciences and manufacturing markets. With an industry-leading 99% client-retention rate, ESFM provides a portfolio of solutions, including engineering, sustainability and energy solutions, CIMS-GB certified janitorial and industrial cleaning, lab support services, workplace solutions and landscaping.
ESFM is a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute, a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and a Gold-Level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). To learn more, please visit www.esfm-usa.com and follow ESFM USA on LinkedIn.
