Is your business promoting sustainability?

Promoting sustainability can be beneficial in many ways for your business; it can help you to stay ahead of incoming regulations, build your reputation and trust with customers and business partners, increase employee retention and motivation amongst staff and can give your organisation a competitive advantage.

Here are some sustainable business practices your company can implement to help you create a greener, more eco-conscious workspace.

• Develop sustainable work policies and procedures

• Incorporate sustainability practices into corporate strategies

• Engage employees in sustainable practices by sharing what action you are taking

• Source goods and services that are produced and supplied in a sustainable fashion - sourcing from local suppliers rather than those located far away is a good place to start.

• Purchase energy efficient products

• Encourage greener commute options such as lift-sharing, walking, cycling or taking public transport to work

• Encourage virtual meetings using video conferencing

• Encourage digital storage of documentation and save on printing

• Review procurement policies and make sure purchased goods are manufactured in a sustainable fashion, are made from renewable materials, do not use excessive packaging and are designed to be repairable or recyclable.