The "S" Word - Sustainability in Your Workplace
Put the “BOOM” back into your business. Are you seeking successful and sustainable solutions?
What do the terms ‘sustainability’, ‘green technologies’ and ‘triple bottom line’ mean to you? Do you think it’s not worth the effort or money to embrace such practices? Incorporating sustainable ideas and measures into your business is expensive, isn’t it? Well, from what we at EBR have read, it seems as though this might not be the case.
Outside of your air-conditioned, computer-clad office, are working examples of sustainable business practices. In Australia, we’re beginning to get on top of the “greening” of spaces. You’re most likely aware of the common switching to energy efficient light bulbs and appliances and recycling initiatives currently circulating in the media. But the question is – is your business tapping into the simple things? The examples mentioned above take little time and money to put into place; others can be a lot pricier.
Here are some refresher notes for your business:
- For determining cost efficiencies, tap into the “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” model. To some of us, this may be basic knowledge, but regardless, you should aim to not only incorporate the model – but also do a quarterly overview to ensure everything’s still in place and in good working order. The model enables businesses to increase resource productivity, lower waste management costs and reduce risk profile.
- Get in touch with your staff – remember, people = power. Satisfy your business needs by satisfying them. Help make their office life fulfilling, social and rewarding.
- The triple bottom line model – “People Planet Profit” – aims to report on your company’s progress in looking at values such as environmental, social and financial. Most companies in the past focused solely on profit – whereas today, many more are starting to embrace this model because they realise without happy staff and a productive environment to sustain staff needs, business is unsustainable.
