1. No More Car Space
Do you pay for a city car space? How much does it cost each month? If it’s not part of your salary package, ditch the car space, use more public transport and save lots of money.
2. No More Company Car
While it may be an Aussie business tradition for management levels to have company cars, it’s a waste. Most company cars sit idle more than they are driven, are not eco-friendly and cost a lot. Instead, salary packages could contain eco-incentives for people to use more eco-friendly transport options.
3. Reward Economical Drivers
Some people do need a car for their work. Businesses could reward drivers who are more economical, thus more eco-friendly, encouraging to consider fuel consumption, pollution and travel time.
4. Eco Bonuses
Offer your managers and staff eco-bonuses for meeting specific environmental project targets. These could include eco-rewards like bicycles, public transport tickets and team events at eco-friendly tourist places and eco-events.
5. Carbon Disclosure
ASX 200 companies should consider joining the Carbon Disclosure Project, which aims to disclose the emissions produced by major companies. A 2008 report published emssions data for 1,550 of the world’s largest companies, which were collectively responsible 26% of global emissions from humans.
Visit www.CDP.net for more info.
6. Double Sided Printing
All printers have a setting allowing you print ‘double sided’ by default, which can save you 40% in paper – and that’s good for the planet.
7. Work from Home
Studies have revealled that over 50% of people don’t actually need to work in an office full time. Working from home, when possible, saves driving and emissions, requires less space needed in an office, uses less power, water and waste in-house for businesses and less business overheads.
8. Travel Greener
Make it company policy to reduce air and vehicle travel, and instead choose technology to communicate, such as video-conferencing and ‘telepresence’. If you do have to fly, choose emissions offsetting schemes.
9. Cut the Aircon
Airconditioning contributes greatly to GHG emissions. Open windows and doors if possible instead of always using aircon. Always use aircons on economy cycle and set it on lower settings. Use more clothes in winter also.
10. Great Shades
To cut sun exposure, glare and heat, install awnings, shades and blinds on windows, which helps with cooling also.