Climate Change and Your Business / Organisation

Travel

  • Reduce the commute carbon- Introduce a car-sharing club, cycle-to-work group, subsidise staff who use public transport,
  • The most sustainable office is having no office at all- encourage adoption of hybrid/ work from home routines
  • Consider purchasing Electric business Vehicles
  • Encourage virtual meetings as opposed to face-to-face
Brand Car Flower

Reduce Paper and plastics use

  • Make staff aware of their paper usage, introduce a paper credits scheme, ask vendors to provide e-receipts.
  • If paper must be used, consider purchasing FSC paper, which is created in a sustainable method, and minimises impact on biodiversity
  • Introduce towel dryers or electric hand-dryers to avoid paper use
  • Provide silverware and ceramic mugs and encourage staff to bring their own water flasks. This will also lead to monetary savings.
  • Provide clearly labelled recycling facilities
Brand Recycle Bin

Food

Offer Meat-free meals only in the Canteen once per week. (Meat production has a much higher carbon footprint than vegetable alternatives).

Reduce food wastage; consider a booking system to get an idea of food requirements

Green Energy

  • Opt for a “green” electricity tariff, which ensures your electricity is sourced from renewable energy sources.
  • Or generate your own through the use of green electricity through solar photovoltaics or wind turbines.
  • Calculate your businesses carbon footprint to identify where carbon savings can be achieved
Brand Eco Factory

Green procurement

  • Try to use local suppliers where possible to reduce the impacts of long distance transportation.
  • Choose things that are recyclable and repairable
  • Aim for maximum energy efficiency in appliances (A++), and consider life cycle cost
  • Ensure all vehicles and equipment are properly maintained to maximise the life expectancy
Brand Drop Growth

Green Culture

Create an environmental policy to demonstrate your dedication and commitment to mitigating Climate Change- a “green” image can also lead to increased productivity as brands are more likely to invest/ trade with sustainable businesses.

Green Culture

Consider introducing a sustainability leadership team and introduce challenges to stimulate competition between. E.g. Service area with most cycle commutes or team with the lowest printer use. Further incentivise by offering rewards

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