Business Chief US+CAN Magazine March 2020 | Page 68

SUSTAINABILITY

68 changes must be made . Meanwhile , it has been concluded that SMEs don ’ t feel confident enough to pursue greener agendas ; they simply don ’ t understand how their businesses can become more sustainable . As it ’ s been found that 51 % of businesses lack critical information regarding how efficient methods can be developed and maintained , this failure becomes more understandable .

To help you better understand how your business can successfully consider the environment , encouraging others to follow suit , here are nine ways that companies can better consider the environment .

If you want to determine whether a company is excelling sustainably , then the first thing to check is its mission statement . As a compilation of guiding principles , mission statements encompass the organisation ’ s values and goals .

Any company hoping to improve its sustainability efforts ought to incorporate this into its mission statement . Discuss with your team how you ’ d

like to become more sustainable , for example by saving water or reducing waste and incorporate your revised values , creating a short , concise mission statement which reflects your green priorities .

There are many ways by which you can become more energy efficient , having a positive impact on the environment in turn . For example , you can use alternative energy resources ; solar and wind power

MARCH 2020