Our Energy Q&A is your source to understand key trends in the current market. Our energy experts share their insights and advice on how to navigate the trends and changes.
Q1
How important is sustainability to a company’s energy strategy?
Sustainability is not just a political and environmental agenda – it is an opportunity for a fundamental transformation that can strengthen your company’s strategy, operations and market position. Energy managers must navigate a complex landscape of EU regulations, such as Fit for 55 and the Energy Efficiency Directive, while meeting growing demands for renewable energy and ESG transparency.
Energy procurement becomes a central lever, as it directly affects climate accounting, climate targets and ESG performance. A well-thought-out energy strategy that balances sustainability, price and risk profile is therefore not just compliance – it is a clear competitive advantage.
Q2
How does energy procurement affect the company’s climate accounting and ESG reporting?
Energy procurement has a direct impact on the company’s climate footprint and ESG reporting. Through strategic sourcing, companies can significantly reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions without major operational changes. Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) can reduce market-based Scope 2 emissions by up to 100%, while Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) offer a more comprehensive solution with additionality and alignment with EU taxonomy.
Solutions like Energy Matching add further credibility by aligning electricity consumption with renewable production on a monthly basis. In this way, procurement becomes a powerful tool for improving both documentation and sustainability performance.
Get a future-fit energy strategy
Today, finding the right energy solution is a complex and critical matter for your business. Everything from geopolitical changes and regulatory demands to shifts in weather patterns and new forms of renewables and certificates has turned energy into a strategic imperative, presenting significant opportunities. And risks.
The right energy strategy brings coherence to every aspect of your company’s energy use. It transforms scattered decisions into a single, forward-looking framework that addresses risk, flexibility, sustainability and administration.
Q3
What pillars can a sustainable energy strategy build on?
A strong and ambitious energy strategy is built on three key pillars that work best when combined.
Increased share of renewable energy. Achieved through self-generation (solar panels, wind turbines) or by sourcing renewable energy from the grid via PPAs, GoOs and strategic sourcing.
Energy efficiency and optimisation. By analysing consumption patterns, companies can reduce costs by shifting usage to hours with lower prices and higher renewable share – without new investments. For deeper audits and ISO certification, we collaborate with specialised partners.
Electrification and flexibility. Prioritise renewable electricity over fossil fuels and adapt consumption to low-emission periods. This is enabled through Demand Response, frequency reserves and shifting usage from expensive to cheaper hours, supporting grid balance and reducing fossil-fuel reliance.
Together, these pillars reduce costs, lower emissions and create a more resilient and future-proof energy setup that strengthens both sustainability and competitiveness.
Q4
How does flexibility support the energy transition of the energy supply?
Flexibility plays a crucial role in integrating renewable energy into the power system. As production from solar and wind fluctuates, companies that can adapt their consumption help maintain the balance of the grid. Through Demand Response and similar solutions, energy use can be shifted to periods with high renewable production and lower carbon intensity. At the same time, flexibility opens up new revenue opportunities through participation in energy markets and reserves. This transforms energy consumption from a fixed cost into a strategic resource that supports both the energy transition and business value.
Q5
How do companies get started with a sustainable energy strategy?
The first step is to build a solid decision-making foundation based on the company’s consumption profile and market insights: when energy is used, how prices develop, and where optimisation potential exists. This is often supported by an energy audit to identify efficiency improvements in buildings and production.
With this foundation, companies can prioritise initiatives that reduce their carbon footprint and support ESG and CSRD requirements.
Implementation can be structured across time horizons:
Short term: Reduce emissions through GoOs, optimise procurement strategy, and switch to biogas.
Medium term: Use Demand Response and structured procurement to lower costs and price risk.
Long term: Secure lasting impact through PPAs, self-generation, energy storage and electrification.
