Why You Should Care About Your Business's Environmental Impact

As a result of evidence that suggests a rapid escalation in global warming is occurring, it’s clear that we need to make a more conscious effort to practise sustainability in our everyday lives. And whilst we are constantly bombarded with information about how to be more environmentally friendly as individuals, it’s also crucial for commercial enterprises to care about their impact on the planet. Last year, Forbes reported that although 90% of executives believe that sustainability is important, only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy in place. With this in mind, here are just a few reasons why you should help your company move towards a more environmentally friendly future.



1. Your Business Will Save Money

When you work to optimise how your business operates, you will consequently save money that would otherwise have been spent on resources such as supplies or utilities. Many of the simple yet effective methods of making your business more sustainable are the same steps that can be taken in your own home. Little things such as swapping old light bulbs for newer, more energy-efficient models, or upgrading office computers that don’t consume as much electricity, could save you substantial amounts of money in the long run. Anything you swap out that contains metal can be taken to a scrap metal yard to be recycled - making the whole process that little bit more environmentally friendly.

2. It Will Improve Your Company’s Public Image

Recent studies have shown that 35% of UK consumers - representing £150 billion of retail spend - are now actively avoiding brands that they understand are harmful to the environment. With consumer trends leaning towards environmentally conscious brands, implementing a sustainability strategy at your company is a no-brainer. People want quality products and services that they can feel good about investing in, so being a pioneer of green energy practices will be sure to turn heads.

3. It Can Create New Job Opportunities

A strong, comprehensive eco-friendly proposal can help companies to expand or tap into new markets or industries. Enterprises that focus on sustainability often find themselves in the best position to obtain valuable new business opportunities. For example, a business that hones in on finding ways to reduce its carbon footprint is going to attract people and companies with similar values to engage with that business. On top of this, developing a sustainability strategy is often a complex responsibility, and it may mean that corporations create one or two new roles within the company to oversee the operation. 

Go Green with Broughshire Waste Metals

Here at Broughshire Waste Metals, we want to help your business make a concerted effort to practise sustainability through our range of waste management and scrap metal recycling services. Based in Bridgend, we accept a wide variety of different metals, including general and hazardous waste, as well as e-recycling. As a leading recycling company, we are committed to helping both domestic and commercial clients to improve their environmental efforts without breaking the bank. That’s why we always go above and beyond to provide economical yet responsible waste management solutions, with an experienced team on hand to make the process as hassle-free as possible for our clients. For more information, please get in touch.