Sustainability has become a bit of a buzzword as of late. But in reality, sustainable businesses need to be prominent figures of the future. It may be a word that gets thrown around a lot, but that’s simply because it is the make or break of our planet. If we do not start making changes now to improve how we live, it is going to be too late. There are plenty of activists out there that will back me up…
But when it comes to the business world, we run into a bit of an oxymoron. You may think that companies, large or small, will find it difficult to become carbon-neutral and more eco-friendly with the extent of their industries. While it is going to take some extra effort to make the changes, people like business coach Graham Garman of Chrysalis Partners are taking steps to help SMEs become more aware of their environmental impact.
His message to all business owners is that making the smallest of adjustments now might not seem like a lot. But enterprises in the public eye that cater for hundreds, if not thousands of consumers each year are the ones enforcing this sustainable change.
Your customers trust you and look to you for living solutions. When you’re doing all you can to make a positive impact, you will be helping them to do the same. So while that hour-long brainstorm meeting might have seemed like a waste – remember how expansive the impact could be.
Graham has been coaching individuals and their teams for many years now. But cracking down on sustainability is something seamless that every business owner can implement.
Employee Encouragement
Every business coach will tell you that encouragement, praise and accountability are top ways to gain more productive staff members. So alongside pushing for more communication between employees and leaders, Graham reiterated the importance of encouraging individuals to be aware of their environmental impact.
Whether that be travelling by public transport to work, cycling, walking or even implementing a hybrid scheme, having that support matters. This is a change that you can make internally to help your company better prioritise the planet and move towards a net-zero campaign.
Also, making the point to address sustainability in the workplace can create good habits at home. When you take away processes and changes made at work, it can spread the positive impact even further. This is where business coaching really highlights the importance of continuity.
Go Paperless
A common question Graham gets asked is how viable and beneficial it is to go paperless. He will work with them to decide what processes can be put in place to allow each department to carry out its role slightly differently. This way, you can see where it would be the most viable to carry out digital work and where it could potentially be cut down.
See, it’s not all about making these changes right away and all in one go. Instead, sitting down with a business coach or your leadership team and deciding honestly what you could do as a business is the first step. Once you have understood where your company is lacking in sustainability – it is time to start implementing changes.
One by one, you will form new habits, develop roles around your new approach and become more sustainable overall.
Something like going paperless is a great way to dive in and make your first move. Many businesses have naturally become less reliant on paperwork and so do not find this change difficult to implement.
Business Coach Crack Down
Graham works with businesses to help them grow, develop in certain areas and make the best of their industry. These are just a few of the ways you could do the same. For now and well into the future, sustainability is going to be a key aspect of business development.
Starting now will give us the best opportunity to make a world of difference. Consumers will follow suit, so your change could change the world.
