Mike Thornton

Mike Thornton has been at the Energy Saving Trust (EST) for over 20 years, heading up the organisation’s vital work to address the climate emergency for almost three years. The EST aims to deliver a zero carbon society through carbon emissions reduction in all areas, and Mike has over three decades’ experience in the environmental, energy efficiency, transport and recycling sectors. Chair of the Scottish Power Foundation and the Scottish government’s Heat Pump Sector Deal expert advisory group, Mike is a member of the Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG) which informs the Scottish government. EST initiatives in 2022 included free electric vehicle courses in England for SMEs and the self-employed, where attendees learned about EVs to see if they could be the next choice for their business. The EST is now also leading the Clean Van Commitment, which is a public pledge for fleet operators to speed up the switch to zero tailpipe emission vans and set an example for sustainable leadership.