Reduce your business’s Carbon Footprint

Simple steps for businesses to reduce carbon footprint and save energy

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Simple steps to Cut your business’s carbon emissions

More and more businesses in the UK are looking for ways to cut their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Reducing carbon emissions doesn’t just help the environment, it can also save money, improve efficiency, and show your staff and customers that you’re committed to reducing your environmental impact.

Whether you run a small office, a shop, or a larger organisation, there are simple steps you can take to make a difference.

What is a carbon footprint?

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases your business produces, mainly through energy use, travel, and waste. The bigger the footprint, the bigger the impact on the environment. Reducing it means cutting emissions wherever possible and making smarter choices day to day.

Practical ways to reduce your business’s carbon footprint

  • Switch to LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances
  • Turn off computers, printers and lights when not in use
  • Consider smart meters to monitor and reduce energy use
  • Encourage staff to walk, cycle or use public transport
  • Support car sharing or offer incentives for low carbon travel
  • Reduce unnecessary journeys by using video calls instead of travel
  • Set up clear recycling points around your workplace
  • Reduce single-use packaging and choose reusable options where possible
  • Use recycling partners that handle waste responsibly
  • Work with suppliers who are committed to sustainability
  • Source products with recycled content or lower environmental impact
  • Consider local suppliers to cut down on transport emissions
  • Share tips and training on how staff can save energy and recycle more
  • Create “green champions” in the workplace to keep up momentum
  • Celebrate successes and show how small changes add up

Why it matters

Reducing your carbon footprint is good for the planet but it’s also good for business. You could lower your bills, strengthen your reputation, and meet the growing expectations of customers who want to support sustainable companies.

Every action, no matter how small, from saving energy to reducing waste and achieving zero waste to landfill, businesses can show measurable sustainability results while cutting costs and enhancing their reputation.