What is Store Energy Footprint?
The carbon emissions from energy used in retail stores, including lighting, heating, cooling, and refrigeration. Retail energy footprints can be reduced through LED lighting, efficient HVAC, and renewable energy.
Why it matters
Store energy is a controllable cost and emission source. With energy prices remaining elevated, investments in efficiency deliver both carbon and financial returns. Multi-site retailers can benchmark stores against each other to identify improvement priorities.
Example
A 12-store retail chain benchmarks energy use per square metre across all locations. The worst-performing store consumes 40% more energy than the best, leading to targeted HVAC and lighting upgrades that save 18 tCO₂e and £25,000 annually.
Related terms
Scope 2 Emissions
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of purchased energy consumed by an organisation. This includes electricity, steam, heating, and cooling purchased from utility providers. Scope 2 can be calculated using location-based or market-based methods.
Energy Efficiency
Using less energy to perform the same task or produce the same output. Energy efficiency improvements reduce both costs and carbon emissions, often providing quick payback periods.
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