Business and the Environment
A sustainable business is one that maintains a bottom line; it is financially secure with excellent prospects. But money is not the only bottom line and businesses are now finding that they cannot operate sustainably in isolation from society or the environment.
Increasingly, businesses are being forced to consider the financial implications of environmental leglisatlion, but they are also reaping the rewards of efficency savings which add to the bottom line.
Businesses that recognise the social as well as environmental impacts of their dealings also find many advantages and now see the environment and society as a strategic opportunity as more customers want to do business with responsible companies.
In short a truly sustainable business is one which maintains a triple bottom line; it contributes to a secure economy, reduces its impact on the environment and improves the social well-being of the community.
Free environmental advice/support for businesses - Go Green Plus
Go Green Plus team works in partnership with 6 local authorities and various environmental organisations to support businesses to Go Green. We have a team of Greening Business Advisers who will visit you to review your energy and waste management and to draw up an action plan to take your business forward.
The service is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is available totally free of charge, it includes:
- A review of your premises, including your energy and waste management
- Information and advice on local suppliers and recycling resources
- An action plan designed to help you Go Green and save money
- On-going support from a Greening Business Adviser
- Referrals to other publicly funded sources of business support
- Providing guide and advice on UK and International green marks including ISO14001. (The market price for green audit and implementation assistance is from £700)
For Greening Business Adviser in Kingston, please contact at sunny@southlondon.biz or her mobile at 07814 683 610.
To find out more please contact us at southlondon.biz on 020 8947 0055, email gogreen@southlondon.biz or write to us
c/o Merton Chamber of Commerce
Tuition House
27-37 St George’s Road
London
SW19 4EU
Environmental Resources
Some businesses in the Royal Borough of Kingston are already demonstrating a real commitment to tackling environmental issues and Kingston Council have developed a booklet for businesses providing local and national links to helpful organisations, information and resources that can help you to improve the quality of the local and global environment and realise the many benefits in doing so.
You can download this booklet below or contact us for a copy of it.
Contact us
Environmental Services
Guildhall 2
High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Email: environment@rbk.kingston.gov.uk,
Telephone: 020 8547 5560.