Majority of SMEs are recycling
Oct 17 2008
Recycling is the main priority for small businesses trying to help the environment, says a new report.
The survey conducted by BT shows that nearly two-thirds of small businesses state recycling as their main green focus, with a third considering flexible and home working to be their most important way of helping the environment.
However, of the 3,000 small businesses surveyed, only one in six claims to have looked at reducing emissions by cutting back on commuting by car, with nearly one in ten admitting to having taken no steps at all.
Bill Murphy, managing director of BT Business, says: ‘Sustainability is no longer a luxury for any business, regardless of its size. Improving your processes and tackling your carbon footprint isn’t just good for the planet – it also makes great business sense.’
Trewin Restorick, chief executive of environmental group Global Action Plan, adds that the total 4.6 million small businesses in the UK could have a significant effect on the environment if they combined forces to implement greener measures.
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