Reducing carbon emissions is a responsibility that can no longer be relegated to individual action. Businesses worldwide are increasingly taking part in schemes that aim to alleviate environmental problems. What measures are being taken by British businesses as part of this global effort?

1- Reducing paper waste

The average amount of paper used by a business over a year has a carbon footprint equivalent to the emissions released by a car travelling over 3,000 miles. There are numerous sustainable corporate practices that can reduce paper waste. Double-sided printing, using recycled paper, printing only essential e-mails, digitalising documents and signatures, and sending electronic invoices are some of the most common measures.