For this episode, David is joined by Gareth Evans, who is the CEO and founder of VECKTA, an organization that helps businesses make the transition to a more sustainable way of operating without sacrificing their bottom line. 

Gareth explains how he helps companies to work out which energy efficiency and environmentally friendly options are available and practical for them. Once the business decides which option is right, VECKTA use their expertise to help them with implementation. He and David discuss, offsetting, improving efficiency, on-site power generation, storage and how companies can make more money by changing the way they use energy.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There are many ways for businesses to generate and store their own energy.
• Businesses do not have to sacrifice profits to become greener. Many make even more money by doing so.
• Generating and storing power comes in many forms including solar, fuel cells and more
• Gareth works with customers to make far more efficient use of all types of fuel including gas and diesel. 
• Start with improving efficiency.
• Avoid paying high energy prices during peak periods by storing power.
• Big audacious goals drive innovation.
• Use on-site power as a hedging mechanism. You always have power, and the cost never goes up.
• Locally generated power is the long-term answer.
• AI is making things easier.

BEST MOMENTS

‘We are an agnostic, independent platform that represents the buyer's best interests.’

‘The biggest challenge for businesses is not knowing what´s possible.’

‘They're able to reduce their energy costs by $1.2 million per year, reduce their emissions by 49%.’

‘The price point is now right.’

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://veckta.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-evans-41015726

ABOUT THE SHOW

People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

ABOUT THE HOST

David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

GARETH EVANS BIO

Last year, businesses lost $150B due to grid outages. How are they expected to make the transition to sustainable energy without sacrificing their bottom line? Gareth Evans, CEO & Founder of VECKTA, has the solution.

He and his team utilize their platform to track performance, emission reductions, and savings in order to hold suppliers accountable and be ready to act on new opportunities quickly. Gareth’s background working on some of the biggest energy reserves in the world and his commitment to sustainability drive his team's mission of enabling businesses and communities towards a renewable future. He would love to chat with you and your audience about:

• The 3 main cost-effective energy solutions for businesses
• Navigating technical and regulatory challenges in the energy transition
• The future of the commercial energy landscape and how it affects business owners

 

ARTWORK CREDIT

Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

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