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Climate Change is Something We Can All Impact On

Climate Change is Something We Can All Impact On

There are very few topics that are debated as regularly as climate change and everyone has a part to play in improving the current environmental situation. If the current damage to the environment remains unchecked, many experts predict that temperature rises and extreme and unpredictable weather conditions such as drought and thunder are likely to occur on a more frequent basis. Everybody has a part to play in reducing the danger of global warming and the changes in the climate and as well as taking personal steps, individuals should be keen to lobby politicians and big businesses to improve their practices as well.

By now, most people are aware that recycling, being less wasteful, turning down thermostats and using more energy efficient products are good way to take responsibility for their own carbon footprint. If every person in the world acted responsibly, a big difference would occur and the threat of climate change may be lessened. However, there is no doubt that major firms can make a massive difference to these environmental issues and if they do not take action, the results for them and the world could be catastrophic.

If you imagine the benefits of every household turning off lights that are not in use, can you imagine the impact of every firm doing the same? This is why every company should encourage their staff to be more environmentally friendly in the office.

There can be a tendency amongst staff to ignore thinking "green" in the office because it is not their money they are wasting but this is a very selfish and short-term view. The amount of money a company wastes in burning energy through unnecessary light-bulbs could be used in other ways. Perhaps this money could used on staff bonuses or in lowering prices or in engaging in other energy efficient behaviour so thinking small is a great way to start saving the world.

There is no doubt that switching to energy efficient lighting can help a company save money, so this is why many are switching. The fact that climate change can be aided by this behaviour is of benefit but in reality, most companies remain focused on their bottom line. If profits can be boosted by being environmentally friendly, most firms will act in this manner but they may be unlikely to do so.

The internet is able to provide information about how a firm behaves so consumers are now able to scrutinise firms and if their environmental conduct is not up to scratch, customers should take their custom elsewhere. When companies realise that not being environmentally friendly hurts their profit margin, they will soon start behaving in a more conducive manner.




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