Card Factory: Identifying energy savings with EMMA AI

by vanessa | Jun 15, 2025

Sector: Retail (Greeting Cards & Gifts) Client: Card Factory  – Over 1,000 stores across the UK and Ireland Challenge: Reduce energy costs across a large retail estate, support sustainability goals, and gather actionable data for ESOS compliance. Solution:...

DS Smith – Making Corrugation More Cost-Efficient

by vanessa | Jun 5, 2025

Sector: Manufacturing Client: DS Smith Featherstone – Corrugated packaging production site Challenge: Identify energy waste in plant operations and reduce operational costs Solution: Real-time energy monitoring and actionable insight via Optimal’s platform...

University of Sussex – Turning Visibility into Value

by vanessa | Jun 5, 2025

Sector: Higher Education Client: University of Sussex – Multi-building campus near Brighton Challenge: Meet carbon reduction targets and improve energy visibility Solution: Phased metering strategy and long-term monitoring platform Impact: £1M+ saved, solar...

Betfred – Using AI to Power Nationwide Energy Savings

by vanessa | Jun 5, 2025

Sector: Retail (Betting) Client: Betfred – 1,400+ high street locations Challenge: High total energy cost across small, dispersed sites Solution: EMMA AI® platform for daily insights and shop-level actions Impact: £234k saved annually, with expected savings rising to...

Russells Hall Hospital – Smarter Decisions on a Tight Budget

by vanessa | Jun 5, 2025

Sector: Healthcare Client: Russells Hall Hospital, part of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Challenge: Outdated BMS infrastructure and lack of reliable data Solution: Independent AMR and environmental monitoring platform Impact: Informed investment decisions,...