Since our beginnings in 1996, Energy Projects Plus has been committed to promoting energy efficiency, reducing waste and supporting more sustainable communities. While much of our work focuses on helping people stay warm and reduce their energy bills, our wider mission has always been to educate and empower people to make informed choices about energy and the environment.

That’s why this month our team came together to watch The People’s Emergency Briefing – a thought-provoking film hosted by Chris Packham that explores the climate and nature emergencies facing the UK.

The briefing highlights the growing risks posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, while also presenting credible and practical solutions that offer hope and encourage action. It serves as a reminder that the transition to a more sustainable future requires collaboration, informed decision-making and a willingness to act.

As an environmental charity committed to creating warmer, healthier and more sustainable communities, for us the screening reinforced why the work we do every day matters. Supporting households to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and make better use of resources doesn’t just help lower bills; it also contributes to a more sustainable future.
 
Following the screening, colleagues shared their reflections on the film and the importance of continuing conversations around climate action, sustainability and the role organisations like ours can play in supporting positive change.

Reflections from members of the Energy Projects Plus team:

“Eye-opening and thought-provoking. It highlighted the scale of the challenges we face and the importance of taking action.”

“I worry about my children’s future, but I do think they will be the generation to make the change. The solutions are there; we just need the people in power to make them more readily available and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.”

“I found the briefing very thought-provoking. It prompted me to consider my own behaviour; however, I feel a great deal of frustration as the biggest change must come from the government.”

“We don’t hear enough about these issues in such stark, factual terms. The briefing clearly demonstrated how serious climate change is and the impact it is already having on our environment. More needs to be done if we want to see meaningful change.” 

We believe conversations like these are important, which is why we’d encourage other organisations, community groups and workplaces to consider hosting their own screening or encourage those to watch screening at a venue near you. 

The film offers an opportunity to learn, reflect and discuss the role we can all play in creating healthier, more resilient communities.