Reduce your carbon footprint
Countries, communities and customers around the world are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Almost all businesses, as a result of the products or services they produce or deliver, emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
The amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted make up the carbon footprint of that product or service. Reducing your carbon footprint is important for the environment, and it's also necessary if you want to be competitive in a carbon-conscious marketplace.
Research[1] shows more than a quarter of New Zealanders make purchase choices based on a company's environmental and social profile.
You can reduce your carbon footprint by reducing energy use and switching to renewable energy where possible.
The benefits of reducing your carbon footprint include:
- Improved environmental credibility which is good for your brand and company reputation
- Helping balance negative perceptions, such as the food miles issue faced by exporters.
Reducing carbon footprints - businesses in action
Find out more about how businesses have reduced their carbon footprints:
- Auckland Meat Processors introduced automated controls into their business and in the process reduced their CO2 emissions by 3,140 tonnes per year. Read the Auckland Meat Processors case study
- Clive Scouring reduced their company's annual CO2 emissions by 516 tonnes through installing a heat recovery system into its operations. At the same time they reduced their energy costs by $100,000 per year. Read the Clive Scouring case study
- Craggy Range reduced their carbon footprint by 127 tonnes per year by installing a heat recovery system - and they are paying for the unit with the savings it generates. Read the Craggy Range case study.
More information
Find out how to reduce your carbon footprint through:
Notes:
[1] Market research by Moxie Design, Solution Seekers and LOHAS.
