Tips for Becoming a Sustainable Business

There are many ways for businesses to convert from the traditional business practices to the up and coming, sustainable ways. Now, I am not an expert by any means in helping businesses move into the sustainable practices, but I thought I would give a few tips on what I have learned over the years of my education.

1. Construct LEED certified buildings

Having LEED certified buildings will help create an atmosphere of sustainability. It will also create a healthy environment that the employees of the organization will want to work in. This will put you on your way to becoming a sustainable business.

2. Use bio-diesel for company cars

Bio-diesel is good for the environment, and it can be made onsite! The bio-diesel that I have been exposed to is made with left over cooking oil from fryers. There are some steps that are involved with making bio-diesel but it will help save money for the organization by making it rather than paying for gas or regular diesel fuel.

3. Use renewable energies

The use of renewable energies is good for the environment, and also lowers the costs for the organization once the set-up costs are paid for. In some cases, the set-ups for the renewable energy could become an aesthetic view for employees to relax with while on breaks, or consumers to see.

4.  Release sustainability reports

Be transparent! By releasing reports on emissions and other things related to the business creates a sense of trust with the consumers of the organization’s products.  If there is a sense of trust between the organization and the consumers, then a prosperous relationship will continue to thrive.

These are just a few tips that I think would help business intertwine sustainable practices into their organization. If there are any other tips to add to these, please feel free to comment.