Ray Pigott Every single business currently in operation is going to have some kind of counter effect on its surrounding environment. Even if you just work from home you have the chance to release more carbon emissions into the air, and all because of the increased electrical output from your living room.
Investigating this impact is crucial for the future of the small business. You’re never going to have the same effect a corporate culture will have on climate change, but you are part of the bigger picture. With that in mind, here’s a look at just how much the average company can affect the environment they’re a part of in 2022.
Carbon Emissions Grow Every Day
Carbon emissions continue to grow as businesses operate on a daily basis, with over 4 tons per average small business given off every single year. Even with ‘green’ processes in place to cut back, this amount has been slow to change in recent months. Indeed, being sustainable is a key element of running a business of tomorrow, but so many companies feel it isn’t possible.
A recent study found that the main reason behind this was a lack of ‘real guidance’ over ways to cut back on carbon emissions, and many business owners find it difficult to put sustainable initiatives in place as a result. Moreover, the pandemic has slowed many companies in their tracks, and it’s been hard to institute sustainability protocols thanks to this 2 year gap.
A Massive Waste Output
Waste output is the most troubling element of the climate effect a business can have. After all, the more you throw out, the more you’re going to send to landfill, even when you recycle as much as possible. Paper is the worst offender here, but electrical waste comes a close second.
But even with this in mind, dealing with waste output is one of the most manageable ways to target your company’s environmental effect. For example, investing in a chewing gum remover machine for your business’ exterior can help to keep streets and green spaces clean within your own neighbourhood.
Your Business’ Impact Doesn’t Stop at Work
Even when you’re off the lock, your company can still have an impact. If you leave devices on standby when no one is in the office, for example. Similarly, the time you spend commuting back and forth can force more emissions into the air. Around 25% of the total world emissions are caused by transport, especially in heavy commuter areas like London.
This can be hard to reverse, based on factors like employee amount and distance needed to travel each way.But on the other side, this is one of the most influential reasons behind the major move towards remote working, even now the pandemic is becoming more manageable. The more we stay at home, the less opportunity for air pollution.
A business’ effect on the environment cannot go understated. The more we know, the better we can fight climate change.
