Guest post by Joyce Wilson
If you believe in doing your part for the planet, one business strategy at a time – you’re in the right place. We’re all about conscious and effective business moves that pack an environmental punch at The Gold Life. Here’s how to grow your business while helping save the planet.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
According to the EPA, the business industry is the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s what you can do to lower your contribution.
- Offer remote work: Besides offering your employees a greater work-life balance, you’re also helping reduce cars on the road. This can reduce carbon dioxide emissions, not to mention energy spent on lighting and heating the workplace.
- Commuter benefits: If you can’t go remote quite yet, offer employee incentives for using public transportation and carpooling.
- Sustainable workplace: Make a list of the most commonly used supplies at work – from printer paper to sticker labels – and try to think of green alternatives that are recycled or toxin-free.
Set Up Your Business
Once you’re done lowering your carbon footprint, it’s time to look inward – towards your business practices. Be mindful when setting up:
- Your EIN: Your EIN or tax ID number will help you open your bank account, protect your assets and hire employees.
- Manage your legalities: Ensuring you’re set up legally will prove for smooth sailing down the line.
- Green marketing: Let the world know about your eco-friendly initiatives! This can boost sales as people love shopping sustainably.
Think Big
With your business basics sorted, you’ll be ready to take on the world of green entrepreneurship! Here are a few big ideas to aspire to:
- Buy carbon offsets: This strategy is excellent for bringing about carbon neutrality.
- Green business: When choosing to work with vendors and companies, opt for sustainably-minded ones that offer eco-friendly operations.
- Green hosting: Hosting your website and internal platforms use a lot of energy. Try to offset this by using green hosting services.
Eco-preneurship doesn’t have to be complicated, nor does it have to affect your business practices. When utilized effectively, your eco-friendly operations can help cut down on your costs while reducing your carbon footprint. Win-win!
Joyce Wilson is a retired teacher and enjoys sharing lesson plans, resources, and teaching tips on Teacher Spark.
