Course: Sustainable Living at Work
Are you tired of feeling guilty about your business’s negative impact on the environment? Want to do your part to save the planet and boost your company’s reputation as an eco-friendly organisation?
This pre-built course, currently in development, is designed to promote environmental sustainability within the workplace. Not only will these practices help reduce your carbon footprint, they’ll also save you money and make your employees happier and more engaged. Here are some fun and easy ways to get started:
- Energy Efficiency: Sure, everyone’s switched to energy-efficient light bulbs and equipment, but why stop there? Let’s automate the power in your office so your employees don’t have to worry about working late and racking up the electricity bill. Plus, it’s a great way to show you value work/life balance.
- Waste Reduction: Who says going green has to be boring? Switch to refillable ink cartridges and donate your leftover consumables to free-cycle organisations. Use compostable packaging and materials where it’s not possible to eliminate you waste 100%. And if you really want to get fancy, start composting on-site! Not only will you be reducing waste, but you’ll also be creating nutrient-rich soil feed for your office plants.
- Sustainable Transportation: Turn your office into a bike-friendly zone with secure storage, showers, and changing facilities. And for those who can’t bike to work, provide EV shuttle services or encourage the use of public transport. Bonus points for organising company-wide walking or biking challenges!
- Green Procurement: Want to reduce your environmental impact even further? Verify the products you’re buying are sustainably produced, packaged, and transported. And when selecting suppliers, make sure they’re committed to the same eco-friendly values as you have.
- Employee Engagement: Want to create a culture of sustainability within your organisation? Get your employees involved! Start sustainability committees, offer training sessions, and reward employees who make an effort to reduce their environmental impact. And don’t forget to take part in sustainability initiatives outside of work, like community clean-up events or volunteer opportunities.
By adopting sustainable living at work, you’ll be doing your part to save the planet while also improving your bottom line and boosting employee morale.
If you would like to sponsor the development of this course, please contact us.