Quoted in a recent Sage article, UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said:
Simple changes could differentiate a business from the competition, attract new customers and investment and save them money on their running costs
The article goes on to stress what we at CarbonNow have always said: "as well as saving the planet, there are practical reasons why you might want to make the effort in reducing your carbon emissions."
Four key reasons
To meet regulations
To save money
To meet customer demands
To meet procurement demands
As has been widely reported, by 2030 you won’t be able to buy new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the UK. Staying ahead of the changes is a vital part of business planning for success and continued growth.
With reports of increasing energy costs in the media every day, it is vital for your profitability to identify which of your business activities use a lot of energy. Measure your use, understand your tariffs, and then you will be in a place to make the required changes to reduce costs.
Customers are demanding change. The are becoming more informed and more discerning. Increasingly, you’ll find customers insisting you share information regarding your level of greenhouse gas usage and emissions. Lowering your carbon footprint is about delighting your customers.
B2B? Well, if your business provides products and services to other businesses, they are increasingly likely to require information regarding your greenhouse emission data before taking you on as a supplier.
A carbon audit from CarbonNow will help you respond to these four key concerns.