Business Sustain, Environmental Consultants, experts, Coventry, West Midlands

Climate Change and Sustainability

Photo :: ice bergs The climate of the Earth is always changing.
In the past it has altered as a result of natural causes. Nowadays, the term climate change is generally used when referring to changes in our climate which have been identified since the early part of the 1900's. The changes we've seen over recent years and those which are predicted over the next 80 years are thought to be mainly as a result of human behaviour rather than due to natural changes in the atmosphere.

The past 10 years has seen climate change explode on to the global agenda, which has resulted in a whole host of regulations, legislation and compliance issues for companies to meet. Combined with rising energy prices, the uncertainty of our fuel supply and increasing public and investor interest no business can ignore the strategic and operational implications of climate change.

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Businesses can help to tackle climate change by reducing the levels of greenhouse gases they produce. Some businesses, particularly those that are energy-intensive, will have requirements to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the UK's commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement between countries, worldwide, to limit emissions.

However, all businesses can make changes that will make a difference, such as using less energy or reducing the amount of waste produced. It may bring you business benefits too, including cost savings and tax breaks.

The solutions to the challenges in climate change often require expertise in the wider environmental environment, e.g air quality, waste, water, resource efficiency. Business Sustain can provide expert advice on all the related issues.

For more information or if you have any queries, please contact us on tel 024 7683 2628,
or e-mail climatechange@coventry.gov.uk

Questions you may want to ask yourself

Do you know how climate change may impact your organisation?
To what extent are you engaged in or aware of how your company is responding to the climate change agenda?
Does your company have a climate change strategy?
Do you know your company’s carbon footprint?
Do you have a plan for achieving cost savings by reducing your company’s carbon footprint?
Has your business identified new business opportunities in response to increased demand for “green” services and products?
Has your company taken advantage of tax incentives or credits related to green technologies?
Do you know where your competitors stand in the response to climate change?

If you answered no to one or more of the above questions you may want to look at the impacts climate change may have on your organisation. For more information or to arrange a visit to discuss further please contact: 024 7683 2155 or email climatechange@coventry.gov.uk