The renewable revolution has arrived and there is no doubt that businesses will be targeted when it comes to forthcoming regulations. Our prediction? Compliance with NetZero will be inevitable.

What Exactly is a “Green Business”?

The definition is as simple as it comes. A business with a goal to ultimately eradicate its negative impact on the environment. A Green Business takes on and supports an environmentally sustainable approach. When it comes to behaviour, operations, products, material sourcing, labour practices and logistics. Apart from this, a green business also focuses on its employees and customers alike. It is hands-on when it comes to preventing damaging practices, reducing its wastage, and of course dramatically lowering or eliminating its carbon footprint.

In the UK alone, the commercial industry contributes to a large amount of the 80% of the carbon dioxide emission. Needless to say, having businesses get on board the NetZero train is essential for reaching the NetZero target and survival of the planet for future generation.

How to Become a Green Business?

Converting entirely to a green business has its challenges and is perhaps why most have remained in their ‘comfort zone’. Although, when approaching the situation in a step process and with the help of renewable energy technologies, going green is as easy as pie.

Reduce Wastage

One of the ways to go green as a business is by looking at the businesses practices when it comes to wastage. It is estimated that 30% of energy made within the UK is wasted. By introducing natural or automated systems when it comes to lighting in the workspace, is a great way to reduce energy wastage. Apart from this, businesses could also have a smart meter to monitor their energy usage. This will help you see the areas where the business needs to improve on.

Go Paperless

Secondly, and probably a highly popular choice is going paperless. This can be done in a number of ways and within a variety of departments. From online receipts and contracts to replacing your physical advertising methods to digital. Where paper is required, your business could make use of an eco-friendlier option like that of recycled products.

Lower The Mileage

Another way where you can turn your business green is by being proactive in achieving a low mileage with regards to your logistics. To date, transportation is one of the leading polluters in the UK and contributes towards around 27% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Supporting local where possible and avoiding unnecessary long-distance travels will reduce the impact of your logistic dramatically. Alternatively, business could also switch to electric vehicles.

Upgrade to Renewable Energy

Finally, the ultimate long-term way to go green as a business. Upgrade to renewable energy. The technology available today within the renewable industry is phenomenal. It brings with it a somewhat never-ending list of wonderful advantages.

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Benefits of Using Renewable Energy as a Business

Renewable energy is the way forward when it comes to considering how you can green your business. Below is a list of our top benefits of upgrading to the use of renewable energy.

 

  • Great brand image and better competitive advantage.
  • Improved productivity and significantly lowered running costs.
  • Healthier working environment for your employees.
  • Future compliancy with potential NetZero regulations.
  • Better recruitment and investment attraction.
  • Financial incentives through government schemes.
  • Contributes towards protecting The Planet for complete crisis.

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Conclusion

Overall, going green as a business is essential for the survival of the planet and growth of a business. With only a few of the ways in which your business can go green mentioned above. Exploring and taking on all the ways in a step process, is something any business big or small can should consider. When looking at renewable technologies, finding a reputable and professional company for planning, installing and commissioning is of importance.

The team at Bumblebee Energy. has over 100 years of experience withing the heating and renewable industry. We offer a range of smart technologies that not only will aide your business in going green. But will also be able to future-proof your business, improve its energy performance, help save on energy bills and ideally, bring on board all the above listed and additional great benefits of renewable energy.

For more information on upgrading your business to the use of renewable energy, contact a spet today on 01872 672259 or alternatively, click here to contact us.