Going Green Is Good For Business
Will being a greener company help my business?
Being a greener company will help your business. Firstly, it can lead to better business. There are tenders that will only be awarded to companies that are seen to be green. And secondly, you can have pressure on you from your supply chain partners to become more environmentally friendly.
Will being a greener company help me recruit better staff?
Being a greener company will help the recruitment of staff. Firstly, most people want to work for a company that is socially and environmentally responsible. But in doing so, you'll attract individuals who are likely to regard your products and services in a more innovative way.
How can you check a company's green credentials?
You can check a company's green credentials by looking to see what policies it is communicating out to the marketplace. Has it got an environmental policy? Has it got a sustainability policy? But more importantly, have a look to see what the company has changed. How is it performing? How has it changed so that it improves environmental performance?
How can you find other environmentally aware companies to do business with?
You can find other companies that are environmentally aware to do business with by checking to see who is procuring green goods and services. For example, there is the Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code which lists numerous companies that are active in the green marketplace.
Can my office win awards for its green actions?
Offices can win awards for their green actions. For example, in London, there is the Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code, run by London Remade, and this identifies companies that are taking positive steps to source goods that are environmentally friendly, goods and services. And these similar awards are happening around the country locally and regionally. Business awards that identify green actions.
