TAKE ACTION
The responsibility of reducing worldwide carbon emissions does not stop with big industries. It is on each of us to make sustainable, ethical decisions and carry these forward with practices by implementing them in the office.
So what can we do?
Set up recycling initiative
Select a representative who ensures waste is handled correctly
Reduce paper usage
Switch to 100% recycled paper or better yet, go completely paperless
Eliminate plastics
Remove the use of single-use plastics – provide employees with reusable drinking bottles
Reduce air travel where possible
The use of online meetings and webinars is much more prevalent in today’s world
Facilitate flexible working
Allow employees to work from home where possible to avoid emissions caused by travelling to the office
Consider power source
Turn away from fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy alternatives
Review logistics strategy
Combine deliveries and use eco-friendly couriers while avoiding air freight transport
Conserve water
Implement water conservation measures
Control energy consumption
Unplug equipment at night, install energy efficient lighting, program thermostats to auto shut-off