Going green is good for your business! Tax incentives, greater cost efficiency, not to mention a modern, healthy and more fulfilling workplace resulting in a happier workforce. Today customers choose greener companies not just because it’s on-trend and something to feel good about, rather most people passionately and deeply care about the well-being of our beautiful planet.
Appraisal
Assessing how green your organisation is does not have to be hard work. Most likely there are a lot of sustainable policies already implemented. There is always room for improvement, so look at all aspects of your business. Greater efficiencies which are eco-centric will often result in a reduction in costs.
Collaborate and communicate
Involve your entire team in this process and consider this something you are constantly striving to improve. Give all team members a voice, and encourage creativity and ideas on all aspects of making your business greener. However you do it; create a central hub, conduct brainstorming sessions or use a simple suggestion box - made from recycled materials of course! Make sure you reward the people that make your organisation. Make the process of reducing your collective carbon footprint fun and engaging.
Recycle and use recycled
Create and implement a thorough recycling disposal facility. Lead the way by making your rubbish bins the best in your area! Make sure you have the right bins for the right waste. Not just one for cans and one for general waste, but paper, electronics, and plastics too - go the extra mile!
Use recycled products, not just the usual culprits; paper, metals, bags and packaging, take it to the next level. Think about furniture, tyres for your company vehicles and fixtures and fittings so the very fabric of your business premises is kind to the environment.
Electric vehicles
Whether you have a fleet of cars or a single van, go electric and when you advertise your logo, the world can see that your company is doing its bit to protect the planet.
Solar panels
Using solar panels will save your business a fortune on energy costs. Yes, there is an initial outlay, but see it as a great investment!
Use green suppliers
Working with eco-conscious suppliers, sustainable suppliers and distribution companies will help create and project a greater greener brand image to the world. There is no point in implementing green policies to then be associated with a company with a bad green image.
Implement a green space
By creating an indoor or outdoor space that’s bustling with trees and plants, your workers will have somewhere to de-stress on their breaks so they can return to work with higher morale. Nature in bloom adds clean air and beauty to your workplace, which means a happier and more productive team.
Events
Organise fundraising events and team days where health and well-being are the central themes. Fun runs, cycle events or walks celebrating the countryside or city and suburban green spaces, are all great ways to raise money for green causes. Raising funds for research-based causes will offer proof of your business’s commitment to saving our planet through innovation and is a great PR opportunity for your business.
Let’s commit to the future together
Making your business greener takes commitment. The more businesses that work together to get on top of climate change, the better the world in all its splendour will be.
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