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Discover how our OpenBlue technology can unlock efficiency and savings in your buildings
When organisations implement OpenBlue within their properties, they achieve notable reductions in both energy consumption and operational costs. They also maximise the value of their real estate assets and frequently report enhanced asset performance and shareholder returns.
According to the findings of the Total Economic Impact™ study of OpenBlue, commissioned by Forrester Consulting in April 2025, a representative composite organisation realised over £8 million in business benefits over a three-year period, with the initial investment recouped in just eight months.
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Up to 10% Energy savings
Interviewees reported that implementing OpenBlue enabled their organisations to reduce both energy usage and operational expenses.
67% Reduction in annual chiller service costs
Access to real-time data and insights through OpenBlue enabled a shift from monthly to quarterly servicing, helping to eliminate unnecessary expenditure.
21.9% Leased real estate savings
Customers were able to monitor and assess how their workspaces were being used, enabling them to optimise owned property and cut costs associated with leased office space.
7% Rental premiums
Achieving Smart and Green building certifications with support from OpenBlue helped attract premium tenants and boosted rental revenue.
“We now have data for multiple systems available through a single pane of glass. These insights gathered from a combination of sources and delivered in a unified view enable our facility managers to act quickly without the need to wait for and gather the required data on their own.”
- Workplace technology architect, Pharmaceuticals
Impact across every stage of the building lifecycle
Organisations today face mounting pressure to cut costs as a means of driving profitability, all while maintaining a high standard of employee experience within their buildings. OpenBlue equips businesses with deeper insights into their expenditure, environmental footprint, and workplace satisfaction—empowering them to meet the expectations of diverse stakeholders in a cohesive and cost-efficient way.
To gain a clearer picture of the potential advantages, costs, and risks of this investment, Forrester conducted interviews with five senior decision-makers who had hands-on experience using OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions as part of this study.
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In the study, findings show customers achieved up to 10% energy savings, realising a three-year present value of approximately £2.4 million. How?
Before deploying OpenBlue, customers lacked a comprehensive understanding of how their facilities were performing in terms of energy efficiency.
While they could monitor their energy expenditure, they did not have the level of detail or the broader perspective needed to identify opportunities to reduce energy waste, lower costs, and enhance their environmental performance - without compromising employee productivity across their building portfolios.
Following the implementation of OpenBlue, interviewees reported energy cost savings by addressing issues in real time and applying best practices from high-performing sites across their wider estate.
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