Energy and Environmental Audits for Business Compliance and Performance

Are You Meeting Your Legal Obligations and Missing Efficiency Gains?

Uncover cost-saving opportunities, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and meet ISO standards with professional energy and environmental audits.

If your organisation operates at scale, you’re likely required to complete an energy or environmental audit under ESOS, SECR, or ISO standards — but compliance is only one benefit.

At Smart Energy Solutions NI, we help businesses turn mandatory audits into strategic tools for energy savings, carbon reduction, and environmental leadership.

What Is an Energy Audit? What is an Environmental Audit?

An energy audit assesses how efficiently your business uses electricity, gas, water, heating, and cooling — and identifies opportunities to reduce waste and cost.

An environmental audit evaluates how well your operations align with environmental management frameworks like ISO 14001 and determines whether you’re meeting regulatory, legal, and internal sustainability goals.

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to reduce environmental impact, comply with legislation, and demonstrate sustainable operations. Certification shows commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance.

Common Questions Answered

What is an energy audit?

A systematic review of your energy use, systems, and performance to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for savings.

How long does an energy or environmental audit take?

Typically 1–5 days depending on the complexity and size of your site(s). Multi-site or international operations may require phased assessments.

What is environmental compliance?

Conformity with environmental laws, regulations, and standards (e.g. GHG reporting, waste disposal, emissions tracking) — often verified through an audit.

How to conduct an environmental audit?

We conduct a detailed on-site review, document analysis, staff interviews, and gap analysis against compliance frameworks like ISO 14001 and ESOS.

Why do an audit?

Ensure ESOS, SECR, ISO 14001, or ISO 50001 compliance
Identify and act on 20%+ potential savings
Avoid fines and meet CSR & ESG expectations

Are audits worth it?

Absolutely — many clients recoup audit costs in under 12 months via identified savings or streamlined operations.

Case Study

Terex GB: £72k & 96 tCO2e Reduction

Terex GB Limited Ballymoney, a global leader in materials processing machinery, was facing rising energy costs and operational inefficiencies due to a lack of real-time monitoring. By implementing a cloud-based energy management system, they optimised energy usage, reduced waste, and achieved substantial cost savings while supporting sustainability initiatives.

Why Choose Smart Energy Solutions?

Certified and Experienced Auditors

Our team includes qualified ESOS Lead Assessors and ISO 14001/50001 auditors with decades of hands-on experience across industries.

Tailored, Sector-Specific Insights

We adapt every audit to your specific sector and operations — from manufacturing to hospitality — ensuring relevance, accuracy, and value.

More Than Compliance

Our audits highlight measurable opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and carbon reduction, turning regulatory obligations into business advantages.

Clear, Actionable Reporting

You’ll receive a prioritised report with practical next steps, making it easy to implement improvements and track return on investment.