"We believe in transforming energy efficiency into economic opportunity."

John Tarbet. Founder

 
 

"Boards don't get excited about compliance, they get excited about margin. Our job is to translate one into the other."

David Tobin, Director

 
 

"Every ESOS report we write is really a business case in disguise — the regulation just gives you the excuse to act on it."

David Tobin, Director

 
 

"We're engineers first — that's what makes the numbers credible and the savings real."

David Tobin, Director

 
 

"Energy efficiency is the most immediate, measurable and commercially rewarding step any organisation can take. We help you find it, quantify it and act on it."

John Tarbet, Founder.

 
 

"Eco-Nomics is all about empowering businesses to thrive by using their energy smarter. The cost savings speak for themselves."

Alan Mason.

 
 

"You can’t improve what you don’t measure. We give organisations the data and analysis they need to make confident, commercially sound decisions about their energy use."

Robin Martin.

How we approach commercial sustainability

We don’t waste time, energy or money. We focus on the facts, understand your system, interrogate your data, and crunch the numbers. Very quickly, we use that knowledge to identify efficiencies, reduce overheads, and find ways to act more sustainably, and deliver ESG focused benefits.

Know more

See exactly where your energy is going. Using ESOS-grade assessment methodologies, we analyse your building’s consumption data to understand where and how you are using your resources, helping you make informed decisions for the future.

Use less

Lower your energy usage without disrupting day-to-day operations. Our tailored recommendations focus on removing inefficiencies and helping your business reduce costs, carbon emissions and waste while maintaining performance and comfort.

Pay less

Lower your utility bills and operational costs by implementing smart energy-saving solutions. We identify cost-effective alternatives to make sustainability not just environmentally friendly, but economically advantageous.

Do more

Track and measure your progress. Our detailed energy and carbon reporting provides the data needed to support ESOS compliance, strengthen ESG disclosures and give stakeholders a clear view of your organisation’s sustainability performance.

Now meet the team who deliver…

For over a decade, Eco-Nomics consultants have been at the forefront of energy efficiency and ESOS compliance in the UK, supporting organisations across the built environment, infrastructure, hospitality and public sectors.

Our team combines accredited ESOS expertise with deep commercial experience, helping clients reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and navigate the full ESOS cycle from initial assessment through to Action Plan delivery and Progress Reporting.

Founder

John Tarbet

John began his career in finance before moving into the energy and sustainability sector, bringing a strong commercial perspective to energy management and carbon reduction. He has worked with public and private sector organisations to deliver significant energy-saving projects, ESOS-compliant assessments, and measurable operational improvements.

Passionate about helping businesses reduce consumption without compromising performance, John brings energy efficiency expertise and a practical, results-driven approach to deliver tangible commercial and environmental outcomes.

Director, Client Services & Technical

David Tobin

David Tobin CEng MCIBSE is Director, Client Delivery and Technical at Eco-nomics, bringing over 18 years’ experience in energy efficiency, decarbonisation and carbon management, including eight years with the Carbon Trust. A Chartered Engineer and ESOS Lead Assessor, David has delivered energy and carbon strategies for hundreds of organisations across the UK and internationally, supporting clients in navigating the transition to net zero.

David combines deep technical expertise with a highly practical, delivery-focused approach, underpinned by hands-on experience of over 1,000 on-site energy and carbon audits across a wide range of sectors. He specialises in translating complex technical analysis into clear, actionable strategies for senior decision-makers, with particular expertise in ESOS, SECR, ISO 14064 and heat decarbonisation planning.

Commercial Director

Alan Mason

Alan’s focus is making sustainability simple, commercially viable, and profitable for businesses. He believes environmental responsibility and strong financial performance should go hand in hand, helping organisations reduce costs, improve efficiency and achieve their net-zero ambitions.

With extensive board-level experience managing B2B businesses across Europe, Alan brings a strategic and practical perspective to every project. His hands-on approach, commitment to customer service and ability to turn sustainability goals into measurable commercial outcomes help clients find long-term value from their energy and carbon reduction initiatives.

Technical Director

Robin Martin

Robin leads Eco-Nomics’ energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, helping organisations identify practical opportunities to reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and improve environmental performance. He has played a key role in developing the company’s bespoke energy audits, strategic efficiency tools and data-driven assessment methodologies.

Working across sectors including rail, hospitality, manufacturing, and commercial property, Robin combines technical expertise with a pragmatic approach to help clients uncover measurable savings, strengthen compliance, and build long-term energy efficiency strategies that deliver real business value.

Senior Associate

Richard Hilson

Richard provides strategic sustainability advice to clients, with a focus on adding value through climate and decarbonisation strategies. He has extensive in-house and consulting experience, supporting both private and public sector clients and brings both strong technical knowledge as well as experience working at all levels to mobilise and embed delivery. His specialisations include materiality assessments, UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, PPNs, Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon reporting, Net Zero transition plans, SBTi, Ecovadis and supply chain decarbonisation. Richard particularly enjoys engagements with growing SMEs, developing a sustainability strategy for the first time.

Our clients

Our clients represent diverse sectors and verticals, all with a common goal of sustainable business.

What our customers say

Below you will find some kind words about the impact of our services.

Accreditations

We work with best-in-class accreditation and certification organisations.

We are delighted to announce that we have committed to achieving Planet Mark Business Certification. We look forward to sharing further details on our sustainability journey soon.