We have certainly seen a shift in culture, the world is now becoming more renewably charged and according to a BBC article on why 2021 could be a turning point to tackle climate change, the falling cost of renewables and the growing public pressure for climate justice is fortunately transforming attitudes, with more businesses going green.
Why Businesses Should Go Green?
More organisations see ‘greening processes‘ as high priority, and are rightly implementing such strategies to secure tax incentives for businesses going green, to reduce, use more recycled materials, cut out unnecessary waste and trim down operation costs at the same time – which is always good business sense.
However, greentailing your work environment can seem an overwhelming task for any business, big or small because it’s difficult to know where to start. Therefore, we’ve created four top tips for employers to create a green business scheme. By offering new green products or services will establish to investors, staff and customers that you’re committed to doing better. It is a sound investment and it doesn’t have to crazy and expensive, we offer a quick guide on how you can make your business more sustainable:
An Eco-Friendly Business Plan
Provide Sustainable Products:
This can become an extremely long list, (an exciting revelation) but remember you don’t have to purchase every green product on the shelf. Create a simple list for your employees and another for work functions. Here’s how you can separate the two and encourage your work force to think more about their carbon footprint:
Employee Products:
- Eliminate plastic bottles and harmful cleaning products
- Provide a confidential recycling waste bin
- Use recycling bins in your canteen and office space
- Sustainable work stationary
Company Functions:
- Install solar panels
- Upgrade existing solar array
- Reduce or eliminate petrol and diesel company cars with electric vehicles
- Encourage staff to switch to EVs by providing EV Charge Points
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Do Business with Green Venders:
If you’re looking to outsource more eco-friendly materials and products, align your business with companies that are ethically resourceful.
Fundraising Events:
Bringing communities together and giving back is always a great way to represent your company and gain a reputable status. People like to see businesses do their bit for their communities, and you could really make a difference when you contribute and volunteer. Here are some conservation campaign ideas your company could partake in:
- Beach and river clean ups in your local area
- Planting trees and making donations
- Sports challenges to raise money and awareness
- Green investments/collaborations and sponsorships
Green Meetings:
Engaging with employees creates a better working culture, when you take time out to hear your employees’ ideas and concerns it creates a more inclusive and effective working environment. Run monthly or quarterly green meetings throughout the year and create goals and celebrate successes! Many successful businesses will know, positive results create greater motivation.
In addition, when employers commit to providing a clear environmental policy, it encourages staff and demonstrates great eco credentials with clients and stakeholders. A strategic plan will also give you and your employees peace of mind, knowing that you’re on course to reducing your carbon footprint.
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