It is no secret that as a globe, we must reduce our carbon footprint on our planet in order to live here for a long time to come. This can only be achieved through sustainability programs and practices in various industries that will reduce our carbon footprint. Though it may seem hopeless, there is still a lot we can do.
One of the biggest factors contributing to the quick death of our world is the practices of corporations. To offset carbon by making employees take climate actions, certain practices must be established in the workplace across the globe. Such trends are bound to become more popular in the years to come. They could be the building blocks to fighting global warming.
Sustainable goods
A recent trend that has been a big part of companies is the use of sustainable materials and products with recyclable materials that are less harmful to the environment. This is no longer a buzzword. Companies are judged on not just performance, but on their corporate social responsibility activities, are they eco-friendly and sustainable are some questions customers ask before engaging them.
Big oil and car companies are not the only culprits when it comes to the pollution of the planet. Fast fashion has also played a major role in this, given how quickly clothing can be discarded. Fashion companies are taking note of this and realizing the importance of environmentally friendly clothing for consumers to feel environmentally conscious and playing their part.
No more commuting to work
The Covid-19 pandemic had the world on lockdown, some companies and businesses closed down permanently. Those that made it through adapted to working from home and being productive as possible away from the office. The traditional commute to work is effectively being done away with in big tech companies like Twitter. This does wonders for the environment and nature as a whole.
While this is not feasible for every company, the consensus is that working from home is being looked at as the next phase in the working world. Finding a hybrid solution will effectively have a trickle-down effect. If more people are working from home, that means fewer carbon emissions and later on, even the manufacturing of vehicles may be reduced significantly.
Partnerships with environmental activists.
Companies and corporations have realized that it’s not enough to talk about climate change and global warming, but to be active participants in coming up with solutions in fighting and beating it. Meeting with and partnering with environmental activists will become more commonplace. It is important for companies to not just throw money at issues but to be active in the fight.
Not only are partnerships in companies essential, but also the need to lobby for governmental laws to be changed. The advocacy of these laws becomes greater if big businesses back such developments. This will also add great value to how attractive a company looks to not just its customers, but to prospective investors looking for worthy causes to fund and support.
Material sustainability
When Apple shipped the iPhone 12 phones without a cable and charger, it was looked at as a move of greed, however, this could be beneficial in the long run. This forced customers to use their old cables as opposed to getting a new one and throwing the old one out. Time will tell just how effective such practices are long-term.
Renewable energy
Traditionally, fossil fuel has always been cheaper to produce. It cost companies less and turned a good profit. However today, renewable energy is becoming far cheaper and more accessible. The technology has greatly advanced making it more of a viable option for companies to go for. There really is no other alternative than using more of renewable energy and not fossil fuels.
Digital sustainability
Technological advancements have seen us rely on computers for everything these days. It is therefore not a surprise that in order to efficiently use renewable energy, we must have the technology in place to handle it. Inventions like solar panels, electric cars, and so forth can only perform to the best of their abilities with the help of sophisticated computers running them.
These and many other trends are expected to be at the forefront in the corporate world. With the right attitude and active participation, reducing our carbon footprint significantly is manageable. Companies want to be part of the solution and not the main culprits when looking at carbon emissions. We expect this to carry forward in the coming years at a higher rate.
Sustainability in advertising
Advertising is a universal concept. Products and services must be displayed so customers can know about them. Thanks to companies like Deedster who have developed tools to empower people to embrace this issue, we can now fight this problem with a more positive attitude and hopefully a more productive outcome. Every initiative will be a step closer to reducing carbon footprint.
