Greener Business
Climate change matters because it is already having and impact on our lives, and this impact is set to become greater. The 1987 great storm, floods in 2000 at Uckfield and water shortages in 2006 are examples of more extreme weather which could be made more common place by climate change. This will in turn have impacts for businesses.
Becoming 'greener’ may initially seem costly, create extra work, and it may be difficult to initially see the benefits. However, becoming more responsible for the effects of your business upon the environment can give your business a competitive advantage:
- Reduced costs (material, waste, energy)
- More efficient use of resources
- Improved public perception
- Improved corporate social responsibility
- Reduced corporate risk
- Can generate a unique selling point
What is climate Change?
What you can do to reduce costs and help the environment:
- Buildings
- Procurement of goods and services
- Environmental Management Systems
- Transport
- Waste
- Case study
- Save Energy - Have a free energy audit