Carbon Numbers Earns Spot Among Essex’s Premier Tech Innovators

Energy management solutions specialist Carbon Numbers has been recognised in the prestigious Ambitious Essex Tech50 list for 2025. This recognition celebrates the company’s innovative approach and significant contributions to leveraging technology for sustainable solutions within Essex and beyond.

The Ambitious Essex Tech50 showcases the most forward-thinking businesses in the county, highlighting the thriving Essex tech sector, which boasts over 20,000 employees and contributes significantly to the local economy. Carbon Numbers’ inclusion in this esteemed group reflects its unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in the energy and sustainability domains.

Neil Fright, CEO of Carbon Numbers, commented: “Being named in the Ambitious Essex Tech50 is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to delivering innovative solutions that help businesses reduce energy usage and carbon emissions.

“Since 2012, our collaborative approach has enabled our private and public sector clients to save many millions of kilowatt hours and CO2 emissions and more than £45 million in energy costs, demonstrating the tangible impact of our technology. At Carbon Numbers, we believe technology has the power to transform buildings. This honour reinforces our mission to drive sustainability through smarter energy management.”

Carbon Numbers’ collaborative approach has enabled its clients to achieve remarkable results, with over £45 million in energy reductions realised in the last thirteen years. This success is driven by a dedication to innovation, as exemplified by the development of Carbon Connect, a cutting-edge software solution designed to streamline energy management processes. Carbon Connect empowers organisations to seamlessly connect and monitor multiple Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) from a single, secure access point.

About Carbon Numbers

Carbon Numbers helps organisations improve their operational efficiency to reduce carbon emissions and save money through smart building solutions. Its Carbon Connect software helps businesses monitor multiple Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) from one secure point of access.

About Ambitious Essex Tech50

The Ambitious Essex Tech50 showcases the most innovative and exciting tech businesses operating in Greater Essex. The Essex tech sector employs over 20,000 people and contributes significantly to the local economy.