Smartcool Wins CBRE ESG & Social Impact Award for 2025
Smartcool Wins CBRE ESG & Social Impact Award for 2025
Earlier this year Smartcool Systems received a glittering star‑shaped trophy from CBRE, the global real‑estate powerhouse, in recognition of our ESG & Social Impact achievements. The CBRE Above & Beyond Awards honour partners who go the extra mile in sustainability and social responsibility, so winning the 2025 ESG & Social Impact award is more than a feel‑good moment. It signals that a market leader, with ambitious science‑based net‑zero goals, trusts Smartcool to help turn climate commitments into measurable results.
In this post we’ll unpack why this award matters, what results we’ve delivered with CBRE, and how our technology, Panoramic Power™ for energy monitoring and ECO3/ESM™ for compressor optimization,helps building owners cut costs while meeting Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) objectives.
Why CBRE’s trust matters
CBRE manages millions of square metres of commercial space and has committed its UK facilities‑management business to reach Net‑Zero by 2035. That’s an ambitious science‑based target, and it explains why the firm is selective about the partners it works with. When such a heavyweight recognises Smartcool as a trusted ESG technology provider, it validates both the integrity of our products and our capacity to scale across complex portfolios. It also signals to other property owners, asset managers and facility teams that compressor optimisation and granular energy monitoring are no longer “nice‑to‑have” pilot projects; they’re essential tools for meeting tightening carbon‑reduction goals.
Real results from Three Snowhill
Awards are nice, but results matter more. To demonstrate the impact of our technology, CBRE asked us to run a pilot at Three Snowhill, a prominent office development in Birmingham. We installed Smartcool’s ESM™ on four Trane RTAF 250 HSEN chillers and fitted each unit with Panoramic Power™ wireless energy‑monitoring sensors. For one month the chillers ran with Smartcool technology switched on, followed by another month with it switched off so that energy data could be compared under similar conditions. This A/B test removed the guesswork and confirmed that Smartcool’s intelligent compressor control reduced chiller energy consumption by an average of 25 %.
Savings were measured following IPMVP Option B protocols, which isolate equipment performance through field measurements. This internationally recognized standard provided rigorous, transparent verification of results, giving CBRE confidence that savings were real and repeatable.
What does that mean on the bottom line? At Three Snowhill the pilot is projected to save over 125 000 kWh each year, with a payback period of roughly 19.3 months. At current UK commercial electricity prices, savings equated to a 19.3-month payback. With energy costs continuing to climb globally, efficiency improvements like this deliver even faster ROI and significantly reduce financial exposure to volatile utility markets. In other words, CBRE recovers its investment in less than two years and continues to enjoy recurring energy and carbon savings. Because our algorithms optimise compressor cycles without altering temperature set‑points, occupants remain comfortable and operations are unaffected. This “no‑compromise” approach is why our solutions can be deployed in occupied offices, hotels, healthcare facilities and data centres.
Monitoring plus optimisation: a complete solution
Energy savings start with visibility. In many commercial buildings up to 30 % of energy is wasted through poor controls, equipment left running or unnoticed faults. With rising energy prices and corporate sustainability targets, decision‑makers need real‑time insight into where power is being consumed and wasted.
Panoramic Power™ answers that need. Its non‑invasive, wireless sensors clamp onto individual circuits and transmit live data to a cloud dashboard. Facilities teams see minute‑by‑minute consumption by equipment, floor or tenant, identify anomalies and benchmark performance. Combining that data with Smartcool’s analytics makes it easier to prioritise energy‑efficiency projects, validate savings and report progress towards ESG goals.
While monitoring tells you where the energy goes, Smartcool ECO3/ESM™ reduces how much energy your compressors use. These retrofit modules interface with existing chillers, refrigeration units or heat pumps and apply proprietary algorithms to fine‑tune the compressor duty cycle. By optimising run‑times and eliminating unnecessary short‑cycling, ECO3/ESM™ reduces energy consumption, often between 15–25 %, while maintaining desired temperatures. Installation typically takes a few hours and involves little to no downtime, making it an attractive upgrade for facilities that cannot afford prolonged interruptions.
ESG impact beyond one building
For organisations like CBRE that manage portfolios of properties, scaling energy optimisation quickly is crucial. Smartcool’s technology is designed to be modular and scalable. Once the pilot proves its value, additional units can be rolled out across other chillers, air‑conditioning units or refrigeration systems. Device‑level monitoring via Panoramic Power™ ensures that each installation delivers the expected savings, providing the data needed to satisfy investors, regulators and sustainability‑reporting frameworks.
As regulators tighten energy‑efficiency standards and investors scrutinise ESG performance, the ability to demonstrate quantifiable results will become a differentiator. By combining real‑time monitoring, intelligent compressor optimisation and rapid payback, Smartcool empowers property owners and facility managers to meet net‑zero commitments without sacrificing operational performance or occupant comfort. CBRE’s recognition reinforces that our approach aligns with the needs of the commercial real‑estate sector and that our solutions deliver measurable environmental and social impact.
Next steps
Smartcool is proud to be recognised by CBRE, but we’re even more excited about what comes next. If you manage commercial properties and are looking to cut HVAC energy costs, improve ESG scores or achieve net‑zero targets faster, our team is ready to help. Book a demo or contact our sales team to explore how Panoramic Power™, ECO3 and ESM™ can deliver immediate savings and long‑term value.