All companies should be aware of how they affect
the environment, not just to be ‘green’ but to gain real business benefits.
All sizes, all sectors – it is relevant and will benefit you.
The commercial benefits include:
Achievable
cost savings -
You should know where you are wasting resources. Improving efficiency will reduce wastage and save money.
Win business by responding to your customers' needs -
Your customers may be insisting upon it. Many large companies ask their suppliers to have an Environmental Policy or carbon
footprint.
Legal compliance - You need to know that you are complying with the host of
environmental legislation and so minimising risk.
Excellent PR opportunities to improve your reputation
– Get engaged & motivated staff.
Raise your profile with customers and other stakeholders. Differentiate yourself from your competitors.
You can save money and increase
profitability - most companies can easily reduce their energy costs by up to 20%, even without serious investment. This could
be same effect on your bottom line as a 5% increase in sales.
Don't delay. Embed environmental
management into your core business, to see the real commercial benefits now.
