Pinsent Mason implements DSR energy reduction solution for London HQ

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has introduced a demand side response (DSR) energy reduction green technology to its London headquarters to mitigate their energy usage and emissions.

The firm has signed an agreement with climate tech startup OakTree Power to implement its climate technology solution to its London office, making it the first organisation in the UK legal sector to adopt this solution.

OakTree Power enables electricity use in commercial buildings, such as offices and hotels, to be intelligently reduced for short periods, without impacting performance. This in turn provides crucial flexibility services and reduces unavoidable emissions while contributing to a smarter and sustainable network.

The smart IoT controller integrates with Pinsent Masons’ own building controls systems. It will automatically reduce non-critical electrical plant and equipment such as pump motors, fans and air conditioning chillers.

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The solution is set to reduce otherwise inaccessible carbon emissions by over 50,000kg every year across the 200,000 square feet building.

Head of sustainability and facilities compliance at Pinsent Masons, Allan Clark commented on the partnership: “As a multinational professional services business, we recognise the impact our operations have on the environment which is why we pledged to cut our global carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2030.

“We have made good progress, and this partnership with OakTree Power will enhance the suite of energy efficiency measures we have in place and help to support the National Grid.”

Chantel Scheepers, CEO of OakTree Power, added: “The UK has made a bold commitment to achieve net-zero goals by 2050, and in order to hit this target, more companies need to be following Pinsent Mason’s lead in adopting DSR.

“If every commercial building 200,000 square feet in London used DSR, the CO2 emissions reductions achieved would be the equivalent of taking 45,000 petrol cars off the road - something we should all be working towards.”