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How you benefit
Climate Change and Carbon Footprint are two phrases that have seamlessly become part of world language over the past 20 years, and they are both integral elements of today's world which we all, both personally and professionally, need to take charge of.
As well as helping reduce carbon emissions a business can see substantial financial benefits from both managing its energy requirements and usage more effectively and, where possible, create additional revenue areas through solar microgeneration and exhaust energy re-use.
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Benefits
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Reduced Operations and Maintenance Costs - many energy-efficient technologies significantly decrease a business' operations and maintenance requirements, saving not only money but also staff time. |
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Interest Free Loans - it is possible to apply for interest free loans for the equipment and installation of carbon saving strategies |
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Doing Your Bit for Climate Change - your business is literally assisting in improving and helping the environment, at a local, national and international level. The more businesses that reduce their carbon footprint, the better for all of us. |
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Enhanced Employee Productivity - enhanced comfort and improved lighting conditions may contribute to improvements in staff productivity. |
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Increased Customer Comfort - building upgrades may improve your facility's appearance, present your products or services in a more comfortable, well-lit environment, and help your customers enjoy their visit. This can increase sales and encourage repeat business. |
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Increased Asset Value - efficient business properties have higher market values than those with higher operating costs. |
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Enhanced Public Image - your contribution to environmental protection very positively differentiates your business from your competitors, so let your customers and suppliers know that you are taking the steps you are.
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Reasons to Act
A company's carbon footprint is a measure of the impact the company and its activities has on the climate through releasing CO2 (carbon dioxide) and other greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. These gases, particularly carbon dioxide, are being released into the earth's atmosphere, where they form a layer, which prevents heat from escaping, causing a warming effect. The footprint analogy is used as it suggests something that we leave behind for generations to come. All of a company's activities contribute to the size of its footprint, such as the energy used for heating, lighting, running equipment and employee travel. It also includes the energy used throughout the company’s supply chain including the production of raw materials, products and services that are bought and the transportation of goods.
Businesses can help to tackle climate change by reducing the levels of greenhouse gases they produce. Some businesses, particularly those that are energy-intensive, will have requirements to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the UK's commitment to the Kyoto Protocol. However, all businesses can make changes that will make a difference, such as using less energy, the re-use of wasted heat and energy and careful monitoring of energy usage.
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