You can reduce your costs, attract and retain customers and employees and enhance your reputation in the local and business community by taking some simple steps to reduce your energy and resource consumption and reduce waste.
Why?
A combination of increasing demand for energy and targets set by the Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will mean that energy and fuel costs are likely to remain high in the long term.
Demand for raw materials and basic commodities is increasing, caused in part by economic growth but also by a growing global population.
Reduce your waste – in general it can cost 3 times the purchase price of materials to dispose of them as waste.
During the process of bidding for business, hiring new staff or as part of day to day interactions with the local community, businesses are increasingly being questioned about their environmental plans and policies.
The UK has one of the lowest recycling rates in Europe. The Government is committed to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.
Extra benefit to your company
You will save money with lower utility bills, waste disposal and transport costs.
You won’t be criticised by your staff or your customers for being more environmentally responsible and in fact you are likely to be applauded for helping to make a difference.
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