7 actions to reduce the company's carbon footprint

As global temperatures continue to rise, we must work together to reduce everyone's carbon footprint. Adjusting your business to operate in a green way is one of the many ways you can reduce emissions and costs, including day-to-day costs. 

A variety of actions exist to help counteract the effect of carbon emissions. In this article we tell you some solutions:

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Smart lighting. Optimizing workplace lighting is another great and easy way to reduce both your carbon footprint and electricity bill. Use energy-efficient lighting, such as LED bulbs and dimmable luminaires. Remember to turn off lights when they are not needed.

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Minimize travel. Replace unnecessary air travel with virtual meetings and online training sessions, coordinate carpooling among employees, and purchase efficient vehicles. This includes providing the option for employees to work remotely or promoting the use of bicycles to commute to work. 

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Reduce waste. Analyze your business procedures and identify areas of improvement where waste production could be reduced. Choose efficiently packaged products to reduce plastic waste. 

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Switch to smart shipping. If your business relies on shipping products, you may want to look for greener shipping methods. Avoid air shipment, as it is less fuel efficient than ground delivery. 

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Surround yourself with sustainable partners. Seek partners who actively use sustainable practices and limit purchases to local suppliers. This method is called near sourcing and reduces emissions caused by transporting resources to your door. 

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Educate, participate and encourage. Ensure that employees are informed about the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. It is important to encourage family and friends to replicate the practices they carry out in the organization. We recommend you to participate in the Zero Waste Initiation workshop or the Climate Mural, two learning activities about climate change.

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Save water. Simple methods to reduce water use include installing aerated faucets, reducing water heater temperature, and actively repairing leaks. 

Through continued investment in socially responsible solutions and actions to reduce carbon emissions, the goal of achieving a sustainable and economical society can become a reality.

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