Measure the strength of the lighting in your offices. Offices can often make do with less CFL tubes than they actually useInstall energy efficient light globes, they use up to 80% less energy than regular incandescent globesInstall motion sensors in all office spaces or turn lights off when office and meeting areas are unoccupiedTurn off all computers and office equipment when not in usePurchase office equipment with an energy star rating. These products “sleep” or power down when not in use. They generally use 40% less electricity compared to standard models.If you have an electrical hot water system or boiler, upgrade to an instantaneous gas, gas-boosted or solar hot water systemWhere possible capture rainwater from your roof and use it as source of drinking water and to flush toiletsInstall water efficient devices and fixtures such as flow restrictors on tapsMonitor and repair all leaking tapsRun dishwashers only when they are fully loadedUse brooms, mops, and squeegees instead of hosing down hard surfacesMinimise air travel by using phone, video or online web conferencing technologies.Organise trips so they are multipurpose to maximise your productivity if you need to flyEncourage staff to car poolAllow staff to work from home where this is feasibleTravel to business meetings by public transport where possibleRecycle all bottles, cans, paper and plasticGet Green Carbon to calculate your carbon footprint so you know exactly where you standMake a resolution to reduce your carbon emissions by 10% over the next 3 monthsBuy carbon credits from Green Carbon to offset your carbon footprint |