Steel City Lighting, the experts in in industrial and commercial lighting, are upping the ante on greener office lighting and encouraging businesses everywhere to join them in not only a spot of cost-cutting for 2009, but in conserving energy for future generations.
Recent figures released by the Carbon Trust, show that businesses account for 40 per-cent of the UKís annual carbon emissions, which is in turn costing businesses an estimated 2 billion. In light of the recent economic downturn, this is one expense we could all do without, so it makes sense to not only invest in the future of younger generations, but to find ways of reducing the impact this is having on businesses across the UK.
Tony Baxter, Managing Director of Steel City Lighting Direct, who are campaigning for the use of modular lighting and energy saving alternatives in the workplace, through the distribution of PR and newsletters, said, ìIn the past we have championed many causes at Steel City Lighting, one of which was nurturing sport in youngsters, but this is something that we are keen to promote in 2009. Conserving energy it is not only a global issue, but businesses seem unaware of how much money they could be saving, through something as simple as purchasing a new lighting product or bulbî
Findings from the Carbon Trust indicated that 67 per-cent of workers are willing to contribute towards reducing their companyís carbon footprint, but they are unsure of how to go about it requiring guidance. Whatís even more disturbing, however is that just 18 per-cent of workers feel that their businesses is doing enough to contribute, possibly down to the amount of articles and resources surrounding the subject.
Mr Baxter added, ìOne of the best ways to cut down on your carbon footprint is to invest in some form of modular lighting. The best energy saving option we have come across is the Category 2 Recessed Modular Lights as they are both economical and of high quality. By purchasing this type of lighting product, for as little as 16.63 per unit, you could in fact cut your energy usage by up to 20 per-cent.î
The Category 2 Recessed Modular lighting, works by controlling the constant voltage controlled high frequency improving the overall performance of the lamps, extending the lamp life and creating energy savings. There are even energy-saving replacement tubes available at a very low-costing giving every business a huge incentive to reduce their carbon footprint and take back their slice of the 2 billion wasted each year through energy ignorance.
Bringing greener habits into the workplace is an essential part of tackling climate change, especially as a significant proportion of CO2 emissions come from businesses. Encouraging your workers to bring their green attitudes into the workplace maybe using a brainstorming session can be a great way to achieve environmental harmony. It is important that every business makes a conscious effort to make environmentally friendly working part of the norm instead of quick fix fad.
The Carbon Trust are able to provide any business with energy saving guides and resources on issues ranging from educating your staff on energy saving, posters to remind staff to turn the lights off and general overviews regarding where most of the energy is wasted in the business environment,. There are even resources focussing on reducing such problems such as purchasing energy saving lighting products and energy saving bulbs.
Mr Baxter added, ìWe invite all of our customers to call us for energy saving hints and tips and any questions that they may have with regards to purchasing energy saving lighting products. If we can cut the carbon emissions of just a few businesses, we will be extremely happy, just generating an awareness around this very important subject makes the whole project extremely worthwhile.î
The Green Office Credentials - Everyoneís Responsibility
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