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GO GREEN FOR SMART SAVINGS


There are lots of ways for your business to be a friend to the environment, as well as saving money


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hey used to say that the only things certain in life were death and taxes. Now, it seems that list can be expanded to include a relentless rise


in energy costs. Te onset of cold weather is the cue for energy firms to announce their latest price increase. Few business outlays have


increased as much as fuel in recent years and that patern shows litle sign of changing. Tese days, cuting your carbon footprint is


not just a sign of environmental friendliness, it’s an economic necessity. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that businesses can go green and reduce their costs.


Changing behaviours


Te first part of any energy efficiency drive (aſter puting together a detailed plan) is to get your people on board. Tey need to be aware of your strategy and aims, and know how vital it is that they play their part. Good internal communication is a vital way of doing this.


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