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Sustainable Business checklist
(For Sole Traders and Small Businesses)
- I know my business values
- My business activity is in alignment with these values
- I prioritise people, planet and profit equally.
- I employ people who live locally
- I inspire and attract the best people possible for the job
- I use mostly local services and suppliers
- I enjoy most aspects of running my business
- So do my employees
- I am healthy and do not let my business needs overrule my need for good health and wellbeing
- I provide a healthy working environment for myself, my employees and visitors to my business including:
1. Wholesome, organic and locally produced food where possible
2. Access to fresh air, sunlight, exercise and fresh water.
- I have a plan for reducing my consumption of water, electricity and fuel for heating and cooking
- I have a plan for reducing my consumption of petrol and diesel (including the use of public transport, car sharing, walking and cycling) where possible.
- I have a plan for reducing my consumption of paper and only use recycled paper or that from sustainable resources
- I do not use any unnecessary packaging or technology.
- I separate all waste and recycle the maximum possible within local recycling schemes (including computer equipment, printer cartridges, batteries and mobile phones).
- I know about, understand and adhere to any environment legislation that applies to my business.
- My business is helping to create a flourishing economy, society and natural environment in which business can thrive.
Some Useful Websites:
www.green-office.org.uk Greening the office online audit
www.carbontrust.co.uk Reducing your carbon emissions
www.recycledproducts.org.uk Products made from recycled materials
www.greenworks.co.uk Donate your unwanted office furniture
www.envirowise.gov.uk How to reduce your waste
www.environment-agency.gov.uk Lots of green business information.
