{"id":2547,"date":"2022-04-29T16:18:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T15:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/?p=2547"},"modified":"2024-01-30T09:13:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T09:13:52","slug":"how-to-make-your-business-environmentally-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/how-to-make-your-business-environmentally-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is sustainability important in business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month we saw Earth Day become one of the largest environmental movements<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with over 1 billion people and more than 75,000 partners <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved each year across almost 200 <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> countries.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what can WE do to <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help with sustainability for business? If you\u2019re keen to move your business towards net-zero carbon emissions, we\u2019ve got plenty of top tips to help you and your company out. But why is sustainability important in business? Well, not only are there tonnes of <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environmental benefits, but there are also financial and accounting benefits too!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order for us to all adopt more sustainable habits into our everyday lives, <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">businesses need to lead the way in moving towards net-zero carbon emissions. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the environment,<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there is no quick <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fix,<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so businesses need to start <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their eco-conscious<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journey now and <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> towards the ultimate goal of net-zero, over the next few years. Here are some of the changes <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you may be interested in implementing<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your firm.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability For Business: Top Tips<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have so many suggestions when it comes to sustainability for business. Whilst some may not work for your current business set-up, others will, and there is always time to adapt your way of working with a more eco-friendly approach. Take a look at our methods below and find out our answers to, \u2018Why is sustainability important in business?\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a green energy supplier<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to electric vehicles<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce business travel<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on reducing waste<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to lower carbon suppliers<br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch To A Green Energy Supplier<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that burning finite fossil fuels such as coal and oil is particularly harmful to the environment, as well as expensive and limited. Green energy, however, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is generated by renewable sources such as wind, hydroelectric or solar <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and can be far more affordable for businesses than fossil fuels. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more businesses that switch to green energy suppliers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the quicker the shift away from these harmful fossil fuels will be.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch To Electric Vehicles<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business has a fleet of petrol or diesel vehicles, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you could consider switching to electric-only vehicles, naturally making your business that much more eco-friendly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also worth noting that company car drivers who choose an electric vehicle also enjoy a reduced benefit-in-kind, for tax purposes. If you deliver products or services to your customers, showing up in an electric vehicle sends a positive message that your firm is an environmentally responsible business.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce Business Travel<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing business travel will help to reduce your carbon footprint. Air travel is responsible for significant carbon emissions so really challenge yourselves on whether meeting objectives can be met via Zoom or Teams.\u00a0 Commuting also contributes to carbon emissions. Encouraging your staff to work from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home on occasion will also help to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reduce your carbon emissions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that face-to-face meetings and interacting with people socially are still very important for mental health reasons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but the key is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to get the balance right.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus On Reducing Waste<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasted paper, water, energy, or raw materials contribute to climate change <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and create costs that certainly build up over time. Another extremely simple but often ignored way to save energy is by turning off equipment at night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also invest in improved insulation and thermal management of your business premises in order to reduce the amount of central heating that is required, particularly in the winter months. You can also encourage staff to print less and reuse or recycle materials, where possible. Embracing new technology such as electronic signatures <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and receipts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can further reduce your reliance on paper.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch To Lower Carbon Suppliers<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With sustainability for business, it is important that companies work alongside a network of other businesses that share their eco-conscious ethos. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-carbon <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suppliers and where possible, switch to using them instead of your traditional suppliers. Even small changes such as using a local supplier rather than an overseas firm will help to reduce the carbon footprint of transporting materials to your business premises.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only buy from other businesses that are taking action on climate change, you will help to further drive the business community towards our shared goal of net-zero carbon. Examples could include banks that offer paperless statements, logistics companies that use electric vans, or food companies that recycle and use minimal packaging.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is My Carbon Footprint<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, we\u2019ve answered all of your questions regarding \u2018Why is sustainability important in business?\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So if you\u2019re now curious about the carbon footprint of your business, there are a variety of information sources that can help you see your impact and potentially help transform you into an eco-friendly business. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not head to the Government\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/carbon-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carbon calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and find out for yourself?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For help with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/service\/business-advice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/service\/tax\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax efficiencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or simple advice on choosing an electric vehicle, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 01704 546000, or via email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enquiries@kirkwoodwilson.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month we saw Earth Day become one of the largest environmental movements, with over 1 billion people&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Is Sustainability Important In Business? | Kirkwood Wilson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Why is sustainability important for business? 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