Based in Bradley Stoke, North Bristol, Pentagon Play design, manufacture and install playground and outdoor learning facilities for schools and nurseries. "The business focuses on developing learning and play environments for children of today to make the world a better place for the adults of tomorrow."
For Managing Director of Pentagon Play, James Collis-Pritchard, the challenge was simple: “We were looking to make our premises as green as possible for our own carbon footprint, to reduce emissions, ensure a safe and comfortable workplace for our employees, and reduce our costs.”
After getting a Carbon Survey, James believed the installation of LED lights would improve working conditions, as well as contributing to substantial energy savings by improving the company’s energy efficiency. As part of this project, occupancy sensors could also be installed. “The sensors will save money as they will ensure that people don’t have to remember to turn off lights as this will be automatic.”
Over 70% reduction in energy use 
£2,600 annual saving on energy bills 
8.5 tCO2e annual reduction in carbon emissions 
Having already felt the benefits from this project in their warehouse, Pentagon Play are now looking to change the lighting in the rest of their premises. They are also investing in electric vehicles and charging points.
CO2e savings calculated using BEIS Conversion Factors 2017. Energy costs calculated from BEIS Energy and Emissions Projections 2018, using 2020 retail prices. West of England Green Business Grants 2019-2023 is funded by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund and the West of England Combined Authority’s Recovery Fund.
Free, impartial support for small and medium sized enterprises to find ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on your energy bills with our Green Business Grants.
