On the 31st of October, leaders worldwide will converge in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement. With this, the race to Net Zero has begun.
Here at Reduce My Costs, we are committed to helping you save money and the environment. So, in anticipation of the UN Climate Conference, we’ve compiled five quick and easy tips to help you get started!
1. Is your building energy efficient?
Almost a third of SMEs cite the cost of energy as a barrier to the growth of their business. If you own the building your business is in, you may be eligible for government funding and grants that helps you offset the costs of making shifts in your energy consumption. These grants can help you with the implementation of energy-efficient measures and sustainable development initiatives.
2. Energy saving light bulb moment!
Switch to LED bulbs. According to Which? Switching to LED bulbs could save the average user over £200 a year in energy bills. The study used 20 60W halogen or 11W LED bulbs and left them switched on for five hours a day. With many SME’s operating longer hours with more light fittings than this study switching to LED could save you a small fortune!
3. Go Paperless.
Going paperless is a quick and effective way to kill two birds with one stone. The average office employee uses 10,000 sheets of paper each year. By going digital, you will save costs on paper and ink, as well as showing your customers that you are taking steps to decrease your carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly.
4. Energy saving by turning off equipment.
Turning off your equipment out of business hours is an excellent way of reducing energy consumption. Energy prices for medium-sized consumers are predicted to rise by 30% in the next five years. To protect yourself as much as possible from unwanted costs, it’s important to switch off all appliances in non-business hours.
Furthermore, being strategic is a great way of thinking about energy. Many businesses haemorrhage money because of unnecessary energy uses. By making sure you switch off lights in unoccupied meeting rooms and in corridors, you can save money and reduce energy wastage.
5. Sign up for a free energy audit with Reduce My Costs!
Whilst these four tips are a great start for any small business owner, many SME executives fail to take the next step and make more substantial moves to reduce their energy waste, citing a poor understanding of the options available to them. This is where we come in. Reduce My Costs offer a free service for any SME looking to reduce their energy waste.
We believe that business energy should be simple and stress-free. We aim to work with you to reduce expenditure, control consumption and improve sustainability. If you’re ready to take the next step, then get in touch for a free consultation and start your journey to making savings today.
