There are a few ways your business can stay sustainable in the winter, such as:
• Check insulation and draught areas
• Use a smart thermostat
• LED lighting
• Use a smart meter

In a business context, sustainability refers to how a company meets their own needs while also not harming the environment or community around them. Many businesses over recent years have made the effort to become more sustainable by offering eco-friendly products and creating a more environmentally friendly supply chain.

Sustainability for businesses is important to balance profits and social responsibility. When businesses are completely sustainable, they will be able to maximise profits, creating long term value as well as reducing their impact on the planet.

A business's carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that have been caused by the running of that business. To accurately measure your businesses carbon footprint, you must consider scope 1,2 and 3 emissions. This can take up a lot of time for businesses, if this is a service you would be interested in speak to one of our consultants today.

There are a number of ways businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, including:
• Using renewable energy
• Energy efficient equipment
• Consider hybrid or remote working
• Limit business travel
• Electric vehicles
• Eco-friendly products

There are many potential benefits associated with sustainability for businesses. For example, businesses that have implemented sustainable business practices have seen their business skyrocket compared to competitors and they have the ability to attract and retain more customers. Sustainable practices can also help your business save money on things such as energy bills, therefore these practices can also boost your bottom line.

If you don’t have the budget for lots of new equipment and technology in your business, don’t worry as there are still ways that you can contribute to sustainable practices! Your business could improve energy efficiency in the workplace by making sure equipment and lights are turned off after use, you can educate your team, partner with sustainable suppliers and even look into getting a grant to implement larger sustainability projects.

When you start working with our business, we will help you get accreditation in the UN’s Race to Zero through our partnership with the Future Net Zero Standard.

Greenwashing is the act of using marketing to make your business appear to be sustainable whilst making no efforts to optimise your business or its products to make them more environmentally friendly. Your business should be careful to avoid this as harsh penalties could be given to your company if you are found to be greenwashing. Always be open and honest with your consumers and stakeholders about your sustainability efforts and be specific when talking about green practices.

Research shows that 92% of consumers are more likely to build trust with a business that are environmentally friendly. This shows that sustainability is high on your customers priority lists and could be something that creates a long-lasting relationship between your business and your customers.