Amey and British Gas (BG) have received an award for the best contributor to the Home Office Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, for a pioneering energy management agreement which was implemented to reduce the department’s carbon footprint by 1,200 tonnes.

Working in a three-way partnership, Amey, British Gas and the Home Office devised an innovative Gain Share contract – whereby both companies are paid according to how much money they save the Home Office. It was the first time this agreement had been used in Central Government,

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In eight months, the team reduced the Home Office's energy bills by £212,000, prevented 1,200 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere and is on track to save the Department £1.3 million over three years. As a result of that success, the Home Office is rolling out energy management contracts across 90 per cent of its estate.

Home Office Group Commercial Director Bill Crothers awarded plaques to Amey and British Gas during a special ceremony in Whitehall.

Home Office Permanent Secretary Helen Ghosh said: "Good relationships with our suppliers have never been more important. This conference is a chance to recognise the valuable contributions from suppliers of all sizes and share best practice to ensure we continue to drive down costs.

"We have achieved great things but there are several years ahead where we must continue to deliver the savings we need. The key word to that is innovation - and our award winners exemplify that."

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