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Make Your eCommerce Business More Eco-Friendly
It is more popular than ever to have an eco-friendly business model. And even if it's something you haven't considered before, it is certainly something you can implement.
There is a growing demand to only buy from companies that pay close attention to sustainability and being eco-friendly; if you don’t practice these things, you could miss out on vital sales.
So here are some great tips that can take your business into the eco-friendly zone.
5 Smart Ways Commercial Property Owners Can Reduce Energy Costs
A good property management company should focus on implementing ways to enhance energy efficiency in commercial properties. Energy bills account for almost 30% of the total building expense in both commercial and residential properties. Therefore, the best way to maximize returns on investments is to lower energy consumption.
Tips on Fostering a More Carbon Neutral Production Line for Your Company
The production of goods is a hugely polluting industry, and many people are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. One way that your company can become more carbon neutral is by going green with your production line. In this blog post, we will go over some tips on fostering a more carbon-neutral production line for your company to better serve the environment and its employees and managers.
The Value Of Incorporating Sustainability As A KPI
There are many reasons why incorporating sustainability into your company's key performance indicators (KPIs) is a good idea. With this blog post, we'll explore the value of including these metrics in your business and how they will help you measure success in ways that you may not have considered before.
Eco-Friendly Office Cleaning Tips
Many of us are working towards a greener life at home, but what happens at the office? Toxic household cleaning chemicals are well documented, along with the damage they cause to the environment. Ethical shoppers are spending more time shopping, choosing eco-friendly cleaning products, but is the same care being taken in cleaning the office?
How To Be More Green With Your Money
Everyone can do their bit to help the planet. Even the way you bank, whether personally or for your business, can make a difference. Banks know that climate change is important to a lot of customers and you can do your part to help the environment through your banking choices.
Reflections on COP26
There were moments of optimism and frustration about the conference. About 110 countries and about $14 billion of funds have been committed to stopping deforestation, which is fantastic. This is also the first time that the private sector has agreed to the commitment. But then, this is not the first time that countries have signed deforestation commitments. The 2014 commitment did not amount to much and there’s already signs of Indonesia having cold feet and positioning themselves to potentially withdrawing from this year’s commitment.
Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2022
Protecting the world around us has never been so important. As awareness surrounding the climate crisis grows, an increasing number of people are embracing sustainability and taking steps to minimize their impact on the environment. But what can you do to make a difference?
If you want to live a more sustainable lifestyle, take a look at these top sustainability trends and find out how they align with your day-to-day environment and routine.
The 3 Key Components That Should Be in Every Business Sustainability Template
Every company has their own approach to a sustainability strategy. And if we are to develop a more sustainable approach to doing business, is it about operating within our business confines, or is it about having a template that can be used in every business environment? However you view it, there are key components of every sustainability template that can be transferred to any company. What are they?
Want Your Reduce Your Company's Carbon Footprint? Try These.
With climate change becoming increasingly more pronounced, more companies are doing their part to combat it. That’s primarily seen in them trying to become as environmentally friendly as possible.
Running Your Business Sustainably
There is no business right now that should be conscious of their environmental impact. Even the smallest company has an effect, and while you might consider it too small to matter - add it together with the millions of other small companies, and you have a problem.
The Shifting Times October 2021
Join Jimmy reporting live from COP26 in Glasgow. In September the UN issued a Code Red for the planet with zero time to delay significant climate change actions. Jimmy will be interviewing attendees and report to us what they identify as critical issues, road blocks and possible outcomes of this installment of COP.
Tips for Building a Sustainable Commercial Property
If you are considering building your own business premises, then it is vital that you not only think about the future of your business but also the planet. There are many factors that you can consider, to design and build a sustainable commercial property and reduce your impact on the environment. You no longer have to make sacrifices or compromise on quality, as innovations come to light, it is becoming easier every day to simplify sustainable buildings.
How Can Your Business Reduce Air Pollution
A large amount of the world’s air pollution has been created by industrialization. Fortunately, running a successful business in 2021 no longer relies on pumping huge amounts of pollutants into the air - there are eco-friendly ways to run your business that can help to reduce harmful emissions.
Special Public WHAT IF? SANDBOX - September 30th
At the next forum we will question-storm what defines and how to design a human sustainable lifestyle. The next What If? Sandbox is a free and open forum, for anyone who is sincerely interested in tackling the issues of climate change, not just to our Levers of Exchange Patrons. There is a limit of 20 public participants. Don't miss out! Register today at Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gKwBknTw