Ways to Become More Sustainable at Work
Did you know that 71% of consumers would pay more for brands that are sustainable?
Remote Working
As more people had to work from home during the pandemic, it has shown us that there is less need for physical office space. It allows employees to live more sustainably by reducing their time spent commuting to and from work. This means that traffic is reduced which reduces carbon dioxide emissions and as a result, this helps reduce to a business’s carbon footprint.
A solution for small businesses who no longer need physical space is a virtual office. So what is a virtual office? This is when you can work remotely however, keep a professional business address which you may use for your business. You may also wish to have your post handled and telephone calls answered. This means that you are working more sustainably while working from home by reducing travel but remaining professional.
Re-use and Recycle
Businesses should promote the importance of recycling within the workplace and to reduce usage where possible. Employees should be encouraged to print on both sides of the paper, try not to print emails where possible and separate all waste so that they are able to recycle.
Recycling saves energy, prevents pollution, conserves natural resources and reduces waste.
The recycling rate for waste decreased in the UK from 46% to 44% in 2020. As a result, we must push for recycling in the workplace!
Carbon Footprint
Measure your carbon footprint to see where you can make changes at home and at work!