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8 true value ways industries can pay back nature

The environment is everything that isn't me. --Albert Einstein

The environment is everything. Of course! But how is your organization working towards reducing the carbon footprint? And if you really wish to, have you found any success so far?

To be able to provide true value by contributing to the save environment cause, you need to first assess the amount of pollution your industry's actions are causing. Once you have calculated the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with the help of a good carbon footprint toolkit, you will be able to start changing by chalking out clear strategies, such as better use of technology, improving management of processes and product, use of solar power, and recycling of waste.

A good way to start the exercise is to collaborate with a business neighbor and build up a persuasive strategy that can last longer than a single-entity effort. Each partner's strategies can inspire and motivate the other. This can result in a measurable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Whether you are a start-up or a big business, these 8 steps will energize your energy-reduction efforts.

Experts have listed 8 measures to effectively curb carbon footprint.

1. Make buildings more energy efficient

Building sector consumes a considerably large amount of energy. CO2 emissions, therefore, can be phased out massively by starting with small reductions in

buildings. This can be done by applying innovative technology in designing, building, and operation of buildings. The building industry worldwide is fairly aware of the consequences of uncontrolled energy use. It is getting environmentally responsible by setting measurable and achievable energy use reduction goals, such as planning green buildings, energy-neutral buildings, using LED lightings, etc.

2. Saving bit by bit cleverly

Builders are adopting smarter ways of saving energy. They have understood the true value of renewable resources. For instance, tons of carbon dioxide can be saved each year by lowering the thermostat by just 2 degrees when it is winter and by raising it a bit in summers; similarly, insulating walls and attic, and fixing weather stripping on doors and windows in older buildings. This can help reduce over 25% of heating costs. An interesting way of recycling water is to use the water from air conditioning for business purposes.

3. Have a car?

Try and urge your employees to take public transport as far as possible, or start carpooling or biking, or just work from home whenever possible. This will save a lot of energy spend individually, and will significantly contribute to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions. And if you have a situation, where you can't avoid using a car, there is a wonderful invention – the green car.

4. Alternative fuels

Make a resolve that you will avoid coal and tar sands in your industry. Also, avoid fossil fuels. There are a lot of renewable power sources available now. Add recycling of waste heat to your list of energy saving efforts.

5. Where's your industrial waste water going?

As part of the world industry, the responsibility of sustainably using industrial water automatically falls on each and every industry on this earth. What are the measures you have taken so far to recover industrial waste water? What's your plan to reduce waste water, in the first place, and reuse the one that's already used?

Efficient water processes are one of the strongest ways to add true value to the green efforts.

6. Take renewable energy seriously

It is high time all the industrialists started actually developing alternative power sources such as solar or wind energy projects. Reforestation, the second name of which is carbon offsetting, too is a great way of mitigating carbon footprint.

7. Lead by example

Show your subordinates how it is done, challenge them by bringing in a competitive element, keep communicating, and inculcate the habit of saving energy and environment-friendly behavior.

8. Suppose, you have no time left

Keep in mind the urgency of the matter. Learn to adapt to climate change faster. You need to learn water management now, whether it is for the risk of flooding or shortage of water. Take all the measures that can beat the risk of flooding. Similarly, if your business is in a dry area, learn to catch every drop of water and reuse it.

Are you constantly worried about the safety of your business in the ever-changing political scene and fiscal uncertainty? Are project delays and cost overruns giving you sleepless nights?

How much does the rapidly changing climate alarm you?

Considering the risk of climate change is not an option. It is as big and important as other industry risks.

You can only create plush offices with money. Footprint goals are something that need ground work. Let us consistently create awareness about energy efficiency, remain alert each moment, and convert each drop we spend into renewable energy. Let us be more responsible and add true value to our nature.

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https://www.betterworldsolutions.eu/9-steps-for-industries-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/

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