One of the inescapable realities of running a small business is your impact on the environment. The carbon footprint of your delivery vans, the effect of your packaging on the natural world, or the amount of energy you consume as a company all add up over time.
The good news is that the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA) is making it easier for your small business to navigate energy efficiency and renewable energy sources
The EECA’s goal is to move Aotearoa towards a sustainable energy system that supports the wellbeing of current and future generations. And your small business has a part to play in this switch to a more sustainable and low-energy approach to doing business.
By following the EECA’s guidelines and making the most of the available schemes, you can radically reduce your company’s energy usage.
Becoming a greener business has a number of benefits:
Cost savings
Reduce your operating costs by becoming more energy efficient and switching to greener fuels and power sources within the business.
Social license
Becoming a more sustainable enterprise helps to improve your reputation with socially responsible consumers and investors.
Brand value
You can tap into new markets, spark innovation and create business opportunities by looking for new, more fuel-efficient and sustainable ways to trade.
Employee engagement
It’s easier to attract and retain top talent when you’re seen as a progressive and forward-thinking place to work.Compliance – keeping at the cutting edge of sustainability and green issues helps your business stay ahead of regulation for climate change mitigation.
Doing your bit for Mother Nature is the ultimate goal of being a green, responsible and sustainable business. But there’s also the added bonus of the potential cost-savings.
Talk to us about your plans for reducing energy consumption, switching to green fuels and cutting down on plastic usage. We’ll help you formulate a strategy that keeps you green, but also boosts your cost-cutting and cashflow aims.
