Success Doncaster

At Success Doncaster we are always keen to support the environment and promote energy efficiency and sustainability among businesses.

No matter what size or shape your business is there are steps you can take to help the environment, whether it’s turning off lights or installing solar panels.

There are a host of advantages to becoming more energy efficient including:

• Cheaper energy bills and money saving

• Enhanced reputation

• Longer term sustainability

• Engaging your staff

• Potentially cheaper insurance rates

• Increasing the energy efficiency of your buildings

Right now there is a wealth of information and help available that will not only help the environment but also save you money and enhance your businesses reputation.

Know your business

To help you get started you can calculate your carbon footprint for free using the Carbon Trust’s on-line calculator. If you own buildings as part you your business you may be able to apply for a free carbon survey on your building to identify carbon reduction.

Increase your energy efficiency

There are lots of ways you could increase the energy efficiency of your business. There are some simple things that you can do like turning off lights, photocopiers and computers when not in use or using energy efficient products like low energy light bulbs.

If you want to make bigger changes why not check out the Carbon Trust’s interest free loans that could enable you to install thing such as solar panels that could save your business money. Loans of £3,000 - £100,000 are available to help organisations finance and invest in energy saving projects. CO2Sense provide further advice about sourcing and generating low carbon energy.

Minimise your waste

It is estimated by Defra that businesses could save 6.4 billion pounds a year by using resources more efficiently and minimising waste. By re-thinking how you use and re-sue resources you could save your business time and money. Envirowise can help you save up to 10% of your turn over by improving your resource efficiency.

Recycling is something that every business can do and there are lots of benefits. It will not only help the planet by stopping waste going to landfill but can de-clutter your office and be cost effective. To help you get started you can follow Recycle Now’s 4 easy steps for businesses. Remember that your rubbish may be another person’s treasure, so if you have old furniture or equipment why not recycle them through Doncaster refurnish or a website like freecycle.

Engage staff

Engaging your staff in increasing your businesses’ energy efficiency is key to successful carbon reduction. There is advice available to help you to get your staff active in energy saving. This can also be great for employee relations and staff may gain extra motivation from working for an environmentally responsible employer.

Renewables Industry

Renewable energy is a growing industry. If you are thing about entering or expanding in this sector then there is help at hand. DECC's UK Renewables Service supports individual companies that are entering or expanding in the renewables industry by providing information, advice and contacts. The Renewable Energy Association can also offer advice.

Depending on what your business does, you will also need to know about the environmental regulations and legislation relating to your industry. Defra is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on the environment, food and rural affairs. The Environment Agency  also provides guidance relevant to businesses. You can even assess your businesses compliance legislation using a Business Link tool.

For more information on how going Green could benefit you and your business, visit the following websites:

www.ukrenewables.com/
DECC’s UK Renewables Service supports individual companies that are entering or expanding in the renewables industry by providing information, advice and contacts. 
 
www.gos.gov.uk/goyh/
Local policy information 
 
www.chpa.co.uk/
The Combined Heat and Power Association work to promote the wider use of combined heat & power and community heating.

www.r-e-a.net/
Renewable energy information and advice 
 
www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home?domain=www.businesslink.co.uk&target=http://www.businesslink.co.uk/
Efficiency review 
 
www.wrap.org.uk/
Resource efficiency 
 
www.electronicsyorkshire.org.uk/
Our aim is to support and assist the growth of the electronics sector through training, technical support and networking. 
 
www.sygbc.co.uk/
South Yorkshire green Business Club. To provide information and advice on environmental issues to the local business community, especially SME's. 
 
www.carbontrust.co.uk/
Specialist support to business and the public sector to help cut carbon emissions, save energy and commercialise low carbon technologies 
 
www.co2sense.org.uk  
Helping businesses and organisations across the region cut waste, cut emissions and drive growth