• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

TechEngage®

Connecting mankind with technology

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Cryptocurrency
  • How-to
  • Roundups
  • Science
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Space
  • Apps
  • More
    • Opinion
    • Noteworthy
    • Culture
    • Events
    • Deals
    • Startups
      • Startup Submissions
  • Videos
  • Tools
TechEngage » Business

5 ways to build a sustainable future for your business

Guest Author Updated: May 10, 2020

A photo of a businessman reading business newspaper
Photo by Adeolu Eletu on Unsplash
FacebookTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail

A sustainable company is the one whose purpose and actions are equally grounded in financial, environmental, and social concerns.

Many companies have started realizing that sustainability is crucial for surviving in a highly competitive market.

Here are five excellent ways to build a sustainable future for your business.

1- Adapt To Climate Change

Climate change is one of the major issues in the world right now. Big companies, such as Microsoft and Amazon, have started taking climate change seriously.

Amazon’s climate pledge commits to the adoption of 100% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Microsoft. too announced it would be carbon negative by 2030.

Global investment in renewable energy reached $2.5 trillion between 2010 and 2019, as cited by Maryville University. Invest in renewable sources, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric, and save electricity whenever possible.

2- Allocate The Right Resources

Just as any company goal, building a sustainable future requires both time and money. Besides, you will need a person/team to ensure the sustainability process goes smoothly and that you achieve your goal by the deadline.

To improve the sustainability process, the team might need a lot of information, such as how you operate on a daily basis and your goals. Much of this information will be obtained from your employees, especially the project and team managers.

Also, make sure that they have the time to step aside from their daily work and contribute towards building a sustainable future for your business.

3- Incorporate Sustainability Into The Core Values of Your Company

The first step towards building a sustainable future for your business is by incorporating it into the core values of your company.

Companies like Apple and Ikea have started using environment-friendly alternatives to unsustainable business practices.

Apple is using 100% green energy to power its plants while Ikea is using ocean-bound plastics for manufacturing its products.

Grocery delivery startups like Mercato plant a tree with each Mercato green order in partnership with the Eden Reforestation projects.

Start by assessing your supply chain to determine what you can integrate into your company’s core values. You could also consider how you can contribute to (or take advantage of) the sustainability issues in your city.

Boeing, for instance, uses waste heat from a new Seattle sewer trunk line to heat the company’s assembly facilities. This way, Boeing saves on the cost of both heating equipment and fuel while making their business sustainable.

4- Reuse and Recycle

Careful planning and a little creativity can help implement reuse and recycle mentality across the business.

Here are a few ways you can reuse and recycle.

  • Recycle paper by using it for packing your products.
  • Furnish your office with second-hand furniture.
  • Use reusable water bottles.
  • Ban disposable cutlery in the office.
  • Replace fluorescent bulbs with LED lights.
  • Hire expert waste treatment contractors/managers.

Additionally, you can provide environmental training to your employees once every year.

5- Save Paper

Last but not least, reduce the amount of paper you use in your company. One of the best ways to save paper is by sharing documents digitally.

Use Microsoft Word or Google docs to create, edit, and share documents. If it’s a paper document, instead of taking out hundreds of print outs (to distribute it to employees), use a scanner to upload it in your system. Then share it via emails.

Wrapping Up

Building a sustainable future for your business can prove beneficial, both socially and economically. Start by incorporating sustainability into your company’s core values. Allocate the right resources to manage and see the sustainability process, focus on recycling, and save paper.

This post was originally published on February 19, 2020 and was updated on May 10, 2020.

Filed Under: Business, Syndication Tagged With: Business, small businesses

Related Stories

  • Small business owners and Amazon’s fight to protect them

    Small business owners and Amazon’s fight to protect them

  • How to make sure your accounting period is successful?

    How to make sure your accounting period is successful?

  • Best Time of Year To Find Cheaper RV Rental Prices

    Best Time of Year To Find Cheaper RV Rental Prices

FacebookTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail

About Guest Author

This post is written by a Guest Author on TechEngage.

Reader Interactions

Share Your Thoughts Cancel reply

Please read our comment policy before submitting your comment. Your email address will not be used or published anywhere. You will only receive comment notifications if you opt to subscribe below.

Primary Sidebar

Become a contributor

We are accepting contributor applications. All applications will be decided in 3 days after applying. To learn more visit the contributors page.
TextSheet Alternative

6 Top Alternatives to Textsheet for 2025

Muhammad Zeshan Sarwar October 5, 2024

battery draining apps

Top 10 battery draining apps to avoid 2025

Muhammad Abdullah October 5, 2024

Recent Stories

  • 6 Top Alternatives to Textsheet for 2025
  • Top 10 battery draining apps to avoid 2025
  • The Benefits of Having a Small Air Compressor for Flat Tires
  • 4 Best Free VPNs for 2025
  • 9 Best Calendar Apps in 2025

Footer

Discover

  • About us
  • Newsroom
  • Staff
  • Advertise
  • Send us a tip
  • Startup Submission Questionnaire
  • Brand Kit
  • Contact us

Legal pages

  • Reviews Guarantee
  • Community Guidelines
  • Corrections Policy and Practice
  • Cookies Policy
  • Our Ethics
  • Disclaimer
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Must reads

  • Best AirPods alternatives on Amazon
  • Best PC monitors for gaming on Amazon
  • Best family board games
  • Best video doorbells without subscription
  • Best handheld video game consoles
  • Best all-season tires for snow
  • Best mobile Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Best treadmills on Amazon

Download our apps

TechEngage app coming soon on App Store

© 2024 TechEngage®. All Rights Reserved. TechEngage® is a project of TechAbout LLC.

TechEngage® is a registered trademark in the United States under Trademark Number 6823709 and in the United Kingdom under Trademark Number UK00003417167. It is also ISSN protected under ISSN 2690-3776 and has OCLC Number 1139335774.

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy