The Retail Energy Forum (REF) is a collection of leading UK Retailers with a combined £1.7bn annual energy spend across 30,000 properties. REF’s aim is: “to share best practices to reduce the carbon footprint of every member company”.
REF was formed in 2006 and has worked closely with the government in the development of energy policies to support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
REF concentrates on sharing practical measures that result in real and measurable energy and carbon reduction.
Applications from UK-based retailers to join REF are welcome.
“Iceland has been signed up to Retail Energy Forum (REF) for years and as a newcomer into the organisation I was expected to attend quarterly meetings. On my first meeting I realised how valuable it can be sitting in the same room with organisations facing the same issues and challenges as you and exchanging best practice. The workshops on appropriate issues is added value to the service, highly recommended.”
“The Retail Energy Forum (REF) is an extremely useful platform to help us navigate Energy management in a retail environment and support our Net Zero journey working with Peers in the retail industry.”
“I have found the Retail Energy Forum (REF) an extremely useful forum to hear about and discuss the shared challenges energy professionals face. As an energy specialist in a large retail organisation it is useful spending time with like minded professionals who can understand and support with energy and carbon related issues.”
“I would highly recommend membership of the Retail Energy Forum (REF). It allows me to share ideas and thoughts as well as have active discussions across a wide range of topics with respected peers and stakeholders across our industry. I can better inform and be informed of advances in technology, changes to legalisation and the other myriad of challenges that bring excitement to working in the field of energy reduction and de-carbonisation.”
“I would highly recommend joining the Retail Energy Forum (REF). Having access to a network of trusted peers to discuss latest technology and legislation is invaluable.”
All our forums are for highly experienced in-house energy & sustainability practitioners who are serious about decarbonising their businesses, passionate in their field, and eager to support the UK and USA’s Net Zero ambitions. All forums: meet quarterly, attend confidential workshops, and have limited capacity and eligibility criteria.