[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||true”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”20px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n
All businesses, no matter their size, can cut their carbon footprint and make an impact. By looking at small changes to business practices and operation processes, organisations can lead the way for change. We have created a list to support the process to reduce business carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n The cheapest form of energy is the energy you don\u2019t even use. By turning things off when they are not in use or using more efficient products, such as LED lights, or motion sensors will save money, but also decrease the power plant emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are using energy, then REGOs \u2013 or Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin \u2013 assures that the origin of the energy supplied to you is 100% renewably sourced. By using the GHG Protocol market-based calculation method to work out your carbon footprint focuses on the fuel mix of your electricity supplies. Consequently, if you use renewable energy your emissions for electricity will be\u00a0zero!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Food takes a significant amount of energy to produce and transport it. Therefore, food waste can be source of carbon, particularly if your business has a canteen serving fresh food daily. Check with your waste contractor if food waste collection is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n If your business has a canteen or caf\u00e9 it is worth making sure you have vegan and vegetarian options available to encourage staff to choose to eat food with fewer associated carbon emissions. 18% of global emissions are associated with livestock agriculture (FAO Report<\/a>). Providing employees with good vegan and vegetarian food can help to reduce your businesses carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Changing to electric vehicles (EV) will significantly cut your fleet costs. Electricity is significantly cheaper than petrol or diesel per mile. EV maintenance costs are lower too.<\/span><\/p>\n EVs are also exempt from\u00a0clean air zone\u00a0charges and the tax regime incentivises EVs.\u00a0The UK ban on wholly powered petrol and diesel vehicles coming into force in 2030, makes buying or leasing cars, all-electric vehicles, the only sensible choice.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Encourage purchases to be made with sustainability in mind, enforces the business direction and gets employees engaged and thinking of ways they can reduce and limit the waste and consumption of items such as paper, food and drink, water, laptops, phones, and packaging. Manufacturing and then transporting these items has an associated carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n Buying recycled paper instead of primary production reduces carbon emissions. If your business has a large supply chain, then it is important to share the business goals across all employees.<\/span><\/p>\n Become more digital, using adobe signature and onscreen annotation has taken this process forward with Covid19 forcing people to be home based. How many times were documents printed, signed and scanned back in before these changes? If printing is required, ensure double sided printing is set as a default.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\nENERGY<\/h3>\n
Food and Food Waste<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
ROAD TRAVEL<\/h3>\n
Recycle, reuse, reduce<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Air Travel<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n