SUSTAINABILITY FOR SERVICE INDUSTRIES

We live in a global society and we use products which come from all parts of the world. Supply chains are often complex and have shown their weaknesses during the pandemic. Every business has a carbon footprint or impact on the natural world through its supply chain.

Your clients are likely to start asking about your sustainability credentials. They will be looking at their own impacts and that will include their suppliers in order to undertake a full analysis. Don't miss out to competitors who have already started on their sustainability strategy.

Every business uses the internet. Currently the carbon emissions of the internet from the server to the final device are not usually measured as part of calculating a carbon footprint. But they should be as the energy used is not negligible.

The pandemic has changed the way we work and in service industries in particular many businesses have introduced working from home. This brings new social and environmental issues.

There is pressure for companies to reduce their emissions from business travel. Having a policy which encourages more environmental travel will save money and emissions.

There is a shortage of talent and so potential staff can be more choosy about who they work for. They are looking for employers who are inclusive, fair and have a clear purpose.