7 Steps to Sustainability
In this section, you can explore the seven steps to sustainability that businesses can take to work towards a more sustainable future. By following these steps, businesses can make a significant impact on the environment and society while also benefiting their bottom line.
Implementing sustainable practices can seem like a daunting task, but breaking it down into manageable steps can make it more achievable.
You don’t have to do these steps in order. There are actions you could decide to take today.
1. Understand the basics
Find out everything you need to know about what net zero means and why it matters.
2. Involve your team
Get staff positively engaged and bring in external support to reinforce your plan.
3. Make the SME Climate Commitment
Make a commitment to climate action, access tools to reduce emissions, and disclose your progress.
4. Make a plan
Measure your current carbon emissions from direct fuel consumption and electricity use.
5. Take action
Take steps to reduce your emissions by theme or by sector.
6. Find finance and support
Find sources of fundingand support on green loans, grants and other incentives.
7. Look beyond your business
Get product certifications and labels, build a green supply chain, reduce business travel and more actions to reduce emissions
Take part in the UK Net Zero Business Census
Take part in the UK Net Zero Business Census
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