Low Carbon Zone
Did you know?
‘60% of UK employees now say it is important to work for a company that has an active policy to reduce carbon emissions’. Source: YouGov Survery 08.
‘a 20% cut in energy costs represents the same bottom line benefit as a 5% increase in sales in many businesses’ Source: Carbon Trust 08
Carbon Resourcing recognises that our low-carbon recruitment process only plays a part in a company’s overall drive towards increasing or maintaining profits in a low-carbon economy.
So we thought we would share some related issues to consider as part of a wider Carbon Management Plan which will measure, manage and reduce your overall carbon footprint resulting in low carbon, profit focused workforce:
- Reduce your organisation’s energy consumption:
Save money; deliver on your environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility policies. Show employees your commitment to them, both at work and at home. Demonstrate to customers and shareholders that they are committed to the environment. Enjoy better staff retention. Improve your image and profile.
For more information and advice visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management to drive costs and carbon emissions out of the supply chain with carbon efficient companies.
For more information please visit www.actionsustainability.com
- Save Water- Water Wise has come up with a list of general water saving tips and some useful case studies which highlight the potential money saving opportunities.
Please visit www.waterwise.org.uk for more information or www.envirowise.gov.uk
- Video and Teleconferencing- Do you need to fly to London or New York for that meeting or training session? You could save tones of carbon by having the session online. http://www.webex.co.uk/fileadmin/GLOBAL_PDF/WebEx_Green_Guide.pdf
- Consider Flexible Working from Home Policy which can save you Co2, money and according to recent survey can increase your workforce productivity
- Consider a Sustainable Transport / Travel Policy:
Links to Environmental organisations/partners
Low Carbon
Going Green
In the News
www.guardian.co.uk/environment
