Depending on whom you listen to in the media or your friends you could think any green or environmental change is the antithesis of running a viable business and a threat to our lifestyles…
More and more consumers and small businesses are embracing environmental issues and realise it is here to stay and can be managed. Change is often intimidating and changing your business for environmental matters is just another matter on the to do list you could do without…
For office based businesses the challenge is often not significant; consider recycling, reducing wastage, turning off power at the office when you are not there, recycled paper, move your office to paperless, telecommuting reduces travel, buy fair trade products, ensure air conditioners are optimally set up, use efficient light bulbs.
The benefits of embracing the environment for business will grow as client awareness and care for environmental matters increases. Younger generations, who are your future clients are more environmentally aware are more likely to demand it!
Benefits of environmental management
– Potential Government grant assistance
– Spend less on materials required in the business
– Marketing of the business as green to attract new business
– Positive impact to clients of your green business