Turn your business green

In the world of Marvel, the colour green symbolises that Bruce Banner is angry. In the world of business, though, going green can bring a wealth of positive outcomes.

An eco-friendly firm can reduce its overheads, increase its brand profile, and join government schemes. The next logical question, then, is 'how can I reduce my firm's carbon footprint?'

Here's all you need to know.

1| Improve energy efficiency

Energy consumption levels are particularly high in modern commercial settings. Learning to use electricity, water, and gas in a more effective manner is vital. The reasons to install a water bore for tasks like washing down company vans cover financial and environmental issues. Meanwhile, changing to LED lightbulbs and using energy-efficient equipment will bring further upgrades.

In many cases, such as new windows, the purchases bump up the value of a commercial property. When added to the energy savings and reduced bills, the reasons to get started right away are clear.

2| Remove unnecessary travel

Car emissions and the carbon footprint caused by taking other forms of transport can harm your hopes of going green. However, by keeping your business mobile, the 24/7 connectivity allows team members to reduce their travel. They can often work from home, using team messaging and collaboration tools to achieve the same results. It's convenient, cost-effective, and better for the planet.

Similarly, travel to other premises can be avoided. So, your on-site team can remain in the office to reduce their carbon footprint and boost productivity.

3| Adopt new packaging

Running a business requires you to use resources. With this in mind, some issues are virtually unavoidable. However, the use of plastic packaging and excessive packaging is one issue that can be changed almost instantly. The benefits of eco-friendly packaging aren't limited to the environment. It's also an effective way to boost your brand image and impress the customers.

Choosing slimline packaging also enables you to reduce the weight, meaning less fuel is needed to transport them to the customer. And you'll be able to fit more items on the truck.

4| Use outsourced services

Outsourcing is hardly a new business concept, but its popularity has grown at a rapid rate in recent years. When you outsource a task, there will still be an impact on the environment somewhere. Still, the fact that those experts are specialised in their field of expertise means that the most efficient solution is likely. Customer care, accounting, and managed IT services are all great options.

Better still, you can tailor packages so that you only pay for what you use. This reduces the need for offices to remain open or other resources to be continuously used.

5| Recycle items

Your business needs to keep evolving. Therefore, you will replace old computers, machinery, and items at a frequent pace. Using electronics recycling is a great way to stop this issue from causing major damage to the environment. It can also claw back some much-needed money from old assets. On a similar note, paperwork and old files should be disposed and recycled in a responsible fashion.

Building a greener business operation needn't be an overly difficult challenge. Best of all, you can start to notice the rewards with almost immediate results.