There are many companies and organisations across the globe, all offering different products and services, and they’re all fighting for our attention. Corporate responsibility and green credentials are used by many to appeal to our consciences and persuade us that they are the ethical choice. This section aims to highlight the areas of good practice and condemn companies who should be doing more to protect and promote the environment.
Although not yet compulsory, a number of companies have voluntarily been auditing and reporting on their carbon emissions, and many companies are seeing the benefits, a report commissioned by the government has revealed.
Dingle Wood, a woodland near to Ridgegate Reservoir, Macclesfield, has many ancient oak trees that are hundreds of years old which were in danger of overcrowded by beech trees growing within the wood.
Online flooring retailer flooringsupplies.co.uk have received an FSC accreditation which enables the company to use the well known FSC logo on a number of their engineered wood flooring products following chain-of-custody certification by SGS.
Few of us know that while we think our machines are sleeping, they are actually leeching 25% of the power that they consume from us.
In the past, it seemed like anyone who suggested recycling or using greener methods of production was called a tree hugging hippie.
When aiming to reduce your carbon footprint, there are many aspects of life where changes can be made to start making a difference, especially where our workplace routines are concerned.
Switch to an ethical bank such as Triodos, The Co-Operative bank or Ecology Building Society. Ethical banks support green initiatives and environmentally responsible investments rather than supporting unsustainable industries and policies such as fossil fuels.