Carillion has become one of the first businesses in the country to be awarded Green Deal Provider status.
A Solar PV installation
16th January 2013
The accreditation will enable Carillion Energy Services to carry out energy efficiency home improvements as part of the Government's Green Deal initiative, in addition to providing Green Deal finance to its customers.
As a Green Deal Provider, Carillion will offer customers a Green Deal Plan, based on recommendations from an accredited assessor. The plan will set out the financial terms of the agreement and will include additional consumer protections such as warranties to cover the measures and installation.
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"(Green Deal) offers an excellent tool for tackling the serious problem of fuel poverty throughout the UK"
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Siobonne Brewster, CES Strategy Director, said: "We are delighted to announce our official status as a Green Deal Provider. We believe that this scheme has the potential to deliver widespread home improvements and offers an excellent tool for tackling the serious problem of fuel poverty throughout the UK.
"In addition, the Green Deal offers a wealth of training and employment opportunities - which is why we are actively focusing on engaging with our supply chain partners, particularly local small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises, to deliver service solutions that support the economic and social development of the communities in which we operate."
About Carillion
Carillion is one of the UK's leading support services companies with a substantial portfolio of Public Private Partnership projects and extensive construction capabilities. The Group has annual revenue of around £5 billion, employs around 45,000 people and operates across the UK, the Middle East and Canada.
The Group has four business segments:
For more information:
Rik Kendall, Media Relations Manager, Carillion +44 (0)191 245 8342
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