Why go Green?
A Green Plan can guide activities and initiatives that reduce negative environmental
impacts that result from business operations. In general, these activities will reduce
waste, conserve water and save energy. Some reasons to ‘go green’ include:
Reduce costs by consuming less. When you do more with less you reduce
overhead costs and improve the bottom line.
Reduce costs by reusing materials and
goods. When you use things more than
once you reduce the amount of new
materials you have to buy, which saves
money and improves your bottom line.
Reduce costs by recycling. Disposing of
“waste” is expensive. As we run out of
landfill space, the cost of disposal is likely
to increase. Recycling materials reduces
disposal costs and keeps it out of the
landfill.
Enhance your public image. Customers are looking for socially and
environmentally responsible behaviour from organizations. Offices with
greening programs will have a competitive advantage.
Attract and retain staff. Increasingly talented people want to work for
companies that are committed to reducing their ecological footprint.