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Reducing your company’s energy usage and carbon emissions will reap huge rewards. It will save you money and give you the chance to win new customers and attract top talent.
So, what can you do to make your organisation a little more eco-friendly?
Here are ten ways to make your business more energy efficient:
It’s an established fact that cutting carbon emissions makes your business greener. Not only that, it can cut office energy costs by as much as 65%.
Everyone, from the highest to the lowest, must be engaged in cutting energy wastage. There’s no point asking staff to be more aware if the CEO isn’t doing his/her/their bit too.
To succeed, you need a road map on how to reach your targets – and what each individual within the company must do to play their part. A roadmap helps you decide what goals you need to achieve and how to get there.
Tell a story of how to get there, the best roadmaps have a narrative that paints a picture for others to follow.
Smart meters show how much electricity and gas are used in real-time. So, you only pay for what you use instead of an estimated amount.
Otherwise known as MM&T.
Constantly measure and monitor the energy you’re using, and target any areas for improvement. By being aware, even when you switch to energy-efficient equipment, there are always savings to be found.
Look out for peaks in energy use to see if you can find energy-efficient ways to reduce consumption during these spikes. By tracking energy use like this, you can get to the root of energy wastage and save your business money.
When the building is empty, power down everything, including lights, computers, photocopiers and kitchen equipment like coffee pots and kettles.
A socially responsible business with recognised “green” credentials, like an ISO 50001 energy certificate, gives you a competitive edge. Vital at a time when consumers and customers are demanding greener energy processes, products and services.
By helping staff to understand how they can improve energy efficiency at work, they’ll also be able to use this knowledge to cut costs at home.
When your energy reduction techniques start paying off, let everyone know. Send press releases to the local press and flyers to local businesses you could work with. And just as importantly, give your staff a big pat on the back for playing their part.
Once you open the door to energy efficiency, you won’t look back!
But we guarantee that, if you make the commitment, you will not go back to doing nothing. However don’t forget there is never a “one size fits all”. A large city centre corporation can’t be compared with an out-of town SME – the business’ own unique nature will be the driver.
An energy-efficient office can actually save 65 per cent on its energy bills – not something to be ignored during these crazy times. And that’s just for starters…
Let’s get the conversation started – call us now on 0151 601 3476
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