THE MANY BENEFITS
OF SUSTAINABILITY
Taking climate action for commercial reasons and the wider good is now mainstream. Bringing Environmental Sustainability into a business or organisation can create many direct benefits including more efficient systems and tendering opportunities resulting in increased profits.
Many employees now look for employers with Corporate and Social Responsibility values that match their own. Helping to attract and retain the best people to deliver your ambitions.
Being able to demonstrate your plans, actions and continuous improvement is vital and undertaking an accreditation such as Investors in the Environment will play an important part in future-proofing your business.
Tell your
story
Taking a look at your business through a green lens is a useful way to review and refine your business strategy and operations. Identifying strengths and areas for improvement aligned to a greener economy.
Reduced
costs
Environmental Sustainability is about operational excellence. Ensuring your business knows what it uses, why and only uses what it needs will save cost across the business.
Tendering
Being able to answer net zero emissions and environmental sustainability tender questions with confidence can open up new opportunities and income streams.
A fresh look at
your business
Sharing your green journey, the challenges and successes is a great way to engage with staff, clients and wider business community.
Competitive advantage
The environmental and social commitments and actions of employers are increasingly important to employees. Having a strong and evidenced Environmental and Social Governance helps to attract and keep the best staff for your business.
Attract and
retain talent
A certified Environmental Management System such as Investors in the Environment shows your clients and to stakeholders your business is engaged on important environmental issues.