Purpose
Vision
We think a good vision is simple and unforgettable, ours is…
"Decarbonising energy ASAP"
Mission
We're working towards this vision by providing engaging and effective consultancy with organisations that are delivering solutions to support the energy transition
Why?
We're on this mission as climate change won't go away by itself, we as humans are to blame, and we can also be the solution, but time is running out to prevent its worst effects for future generations
Contact us now and let's work together to deliver some real climate action, after all 2030 isn't far away...
Principles
Orez is about thinking differently to achieve smarter solutions for the long term. We aim to support our clients to deliver the 'triple bottom line' of Economic, Environmental and Social improvement across a variety of disciplines related to energy and technology
Our core values are:
For the future
Everything we do aims to takes things forward for the better
For thinking smarter
We consider multiple solutions, and their merits and limitations
For the many
We work in the interests of the many and the environment
Team
Orez was setup in Nov-20, and thanks to its founder's and associates previous experience we have a big reach and a deep understanding of energy and related markets:
Nick Haines
Founder
Nick has been a proponent of renewable energy and energy efficiency since the age of 10, and has more recently recognised the huge potential for a change in the global energy balance to be a catalyst for a future world that is fairer to the many, not the few
Nick has made a successful living in the energy industry for the last 19 years both with providing consulting to over 15 organisations since Nov-20, and while employed at two highly influential green, ethical, and socially minded businesses establishing and then leading high performing teams to repeatedly deal with significant uncertainty, risk and pressure in a high stakes environment in some of the most volatile markets in the world. He has experience in numerous areas of business, has a strong science and technology background and is most at home with strategic, leadership, commercial and analytical roles
with a clear mission and the space to get the job done
Associates
Various
From Nicks 19 years of business experience and broad networking he is able to draw upon a large base of trustworthy, effective and like minded consultants, partners, businesses and specialist suppliers to deliver beyond his own areas of expertise and availability.
If you'd like to become an associate, then please get in contact to discuss it further
Our History
Orez was formed in Nov-2020, with a long history in the UK energy markets, R&D and innovation based on it's founders direct experience:
For further information please visit Nick's LinkedIn Page
Nov-2020
Orez launches
Nick launches Orez Ltd to bring a new style of energy consultancy to a range of forward thinking organisations
Nov-2015
Bristol Energy
Nick joins Bristol Energy as the Trading and Commercial Director at this start up challenger business owned by Bristol City Council, and remains in place until Bristol Energy is sold to 3 separate buyers in 2020
Jun-2005
Good Energy
Nick joins Good Energy as an intern to break into the fledgling renewables industry. Over the first 2.5 years he works up to Head of Trading and remains in place for 10.5 years
Jan-2004
Cool Logistics
Nick joins Cool Logistics (now owned by Peli BioThermal) as a Product Development Engineer after failing to get into the renewables sector.
He designed and sold global healthcare logistics products in the UK and Europe
Sep-1998
University of Birmingham
Nick completes a BSC and an MPhil in Materials, Technology and Sports Science disciplines