We ask retailers to conserve energy by keeping their doors closed.

A wealth of scientific evidence points to the link between our carbon dioxide emissions and rapid global climate change. To tackle this as a matter of urgency we are all urged to keep our CO₂ output as low as possible and conserve energy within the home. Meanwhile, many stores and restaurants are wasting energy by keeping doors open at all times. Why should retail outlets get away with squandering large amounts of energy by heating the street in the winter and letting out air conditioning in the summer?

Close the Door, and this energy waste is ended immediately. By joining the Close the Door campaign, retailers can make a significant contribution to reducing their overall environmental footprint while lowering their own business costs.

What do we do?

• Directly approach shops, restaurants and national chains, and invite them to join the compaign
• Give individual retailers, branch managers and head offices the necessary information to help support their decision to join, including information on environmental impact and advice to ensure footfall is not reduced 
• Supply stickers for doors or windows, allowing consumers to easily recognise and support partipating retailers
• Raise awareness of the issue and provide positive publicity for participating retailers through web, local and national media campaigns
• Monitor shops and restaurants throughout the year