Environmental & Climate Action

Challenge

• YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG), one of the largest YMCA federations in the UK, needed a structured approach to managing energy and environmental performance.

• Key priorities included:
  • Developing a robust environmental and climate action plan.
  • Achieving compliance with ESOS Phase II.
  • Building internal capacity through training and staff engagement.
  • Securing green investment to support implementation.

Our Approach

Over a 12-year partnership, Pilio has supported YMCA SPG by:

• Developing their energy and environmental policy and action plan.

• Installing automatic meters and conducting detailed energy performance analysis.

• Preparing the ESOS Phase II compliance evidence pack.

• Building the business case for energy-saving investments.

• Delivering staff training and ongoing support.

• Producing annual environmental reporting.

• Engaging staff across internal and external-facing teams to align sustainability with community impact.

• Designing a comprehensive Environmental Action Plan, mapping steps to secure funding for delivery.

• Conducting regular check-ins with delivery staff and annual reviews to ensure progress and alignment with strategy.

Results

• Long-term improvements in energy and environmental management.

• Compliance achieved with ESOS regulations.

• Detailed Environmental Action Plan in place, aligned to YMCA’s mission and community focus.

• Business case prepared for investment in energy-saving measures.

Client Impact

• Strengthened capacity to embed sustainability across operations and community programmes.

• Clear roadmap for environmental improvements and investment readiness.

• Enhanced reputation as a charity committed to climate action.

Next Steps

• Secure green investment to fund action plan delivery.

• Continue monitoring progress with annual plan reviews.

• Expand environmental initiatives to further support community impact