Testing the Works

1. What is the problem you are trying to solve?

Businesses currently face the problem of having no universal brand of accreditation and certification of their efforts in implementing and maintaining environmental friendly business practices.

We aim to provide for a full audit and accreditation service for the energy efficacy and ‘green' credentials of any business entity – Ultimately creating a brand that is recognized and heavily respected in the market.

2. How will your product or service solve this problem?

This service will include full auditing of the business function plus branding and certification.

Services will include annual inspections for continued accreditation and consultancy and in the longer term other services can be considered such as Eco-waste management; environmental legacy of products disposal; monitoring and due-diligence of disposal partners; telemetry monitoring of buildings a factory units; carbon trading ; consultancy on implementation of technology and energy solutions.

3. How do people solve this problem now?

Many companies now create their own label of energy efficiency (see fridges and computer monitors. But there seems to be a gap in a universal brand that has autonomy, credibility and widespread identity which, manufacturing firms in particular can turn to.

4. What makes your solution unique for solving the problem (in relation to current or potential competitors)?

The scope of the proposal is unique although large companies such as GE are offering solutions and consultancy firms do offer specialization in environmental/green issues currently.

5. Is your solution feasible? What are