How to find suppliers of low-carbon products
There are a number of purchasing decisions you can make to help cut your CO2 emissions and reduce your carbon footprint.
Using suppliers of low-carbon products can have more benefits than just helping your business become more environmentally responsible. It can also show stakeholders - such as investors, employees and customers - that you are taking your environmental responsibilities seriously.
Some purchasing decisions may also make your business eligible for tax breaks or reduced environmental taxes. Changing your source of energy, for example, can make your business eligible for a climate change levy reduction. See the page in this guideline on tax breaks to encourage energy efficiency
You could also:
- Consider swapping company cars for electric or low CO2-emitting vehicles.
- Buy products from local suppliers to cut down on the distance they are transported.
- Buy equipment that is energy efficient.
Find suppliers
The Carbon Trust can advise you about the impact of your purchasing decisions on your carbon footprint. It may also be able to advise you about suppliers in your area.
Your local NI Enterprise Centre or, in Scotland, your Business Gateway, Scottish Enterprise or your trade association may also be able to help you find local suppliers.
Further information
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