Part of running a business is making sure that you are acting responsibly when it comes to cutting your carbon footprint and that you are running the business in as environmentally friendly a way as possible.
Something that more and more consumers look for nowadays when they are deciding what business to use is the environmental credentials of a business. If you are showing that you are making an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the business, this is not only a good thing for the planet, but it is also something that appeals to lots of people who want to make an ethical choice when they are buying something.
Here are some of the things to think about to help make your business more environmentally friendly…
Transport – Transporting goods around is something that most businesses have to do. Whether you are an online based shop and you are sending goods out to your customers directly, or you are providing a service that means that you have to travel around, think about how to do this with lower environmental impact.
Many companies are now starting to use electric vehicles for example, and if you send goods via a courier think of ways that you can reduce how much travelling they have to do or use companies with a strong focus on the environment to transport goods.
Recycling – Lots of the landfill waste in the UK is produced by businesses, so to be greener, you should recycle as much as possible. You may be able to recycle a lot of the waste that your business produces – get in touch with a professional like this Cirencester recycling and waste management company who will be able to do a waste audit and find out what you can recycle as a business.
Another benefit to recycling more is that you will not have to pay as much in landfill taxes.
Packaging Choices – Many businesses need to use packaging to make sure that goods are properly protected and secure when in transit. Choose packaging that can easily be recycled and buy from suppliers that also use packaging that is recyclable.
When more people support companies that prioritise the environment, this sends a clear message and gets change underway.