Following a site visit, we recommended they install solar PV panels on the roof of their farm’s new barn. This will generate around 10,162 kWh of electricity per year, reducing their electricity bills by about 30% and lowering their annual emissions by 2.10 tonnes (CO2e). “Future Leap plays a key role in supporting the Council to deliver our priority to low carbon business and skills. [Their work has] influenced our current provision, which progresses the strength of supporting businesses towards a more sustainable future.” Victoria Barvenova, North Somerset Council, Climate Emergency Project Manager SPOTLIGHT ON: FUTURE LEAP FINANCE At Future Leap Finance, we’re passionate about helping businesses fund projects that improve the social and environmental sustainability of the world around us. Here’s some of the companies we’ve worked with. SONNY STORES Family-run restaurant Sonny Stores was set up in Bristol’s Southville neighbourhood in 2020 by husband and wife team Mary Glynn and Pegs Quinn. 45
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