Transparency cuts firms' energy use

5th July 2013


Companies that publicly state energy reduction goals are more likely to invest in measures to improve efficiency and access renewable sources than less transparent organisations, according to the latest global energy efficiency indicator study by Johnson Controls

The survey of more than 3,000 energy managers reveals that firms with public targets implement 50% more efficiency and renewable energy measures than those without goals. Of the companies polled that

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