Go Green & Thrive In 2025
A new year should mean a new start for your business. It’s time to refresh, reinvigorate and re-establish your company as a thought leader. To do this, we recommend that you explore how to take the lead with green initiatives in your business.
The good news? In 2025, it’s easy being green.
Why Is Going Green A Great Idea In 2025?
More than 75% of consumers feel sustainability is a key consideration while shopping. On the other side of the business model, 62% of HR decision makers have noted an increase in questions related to environmental sustainability.
Both job seekers and customers are key for your company to commit to helping the world stay green.
Businesses have already begun to commit to a greener future. According to Climate Bonds, 2024 was already a stand out year for sustainable finance volumes.
So if you explore greener choices:
- Customers are more likely to buy
- Job seekers are more likely to sign on the dotted line
- Investors are more inclined to support your company
Now that we’ve highlighted the benefits, let’s explore some of the key steps that you can take to guarantee that your business stands out to eco-conscious consumers, investors, and employees.
Greener Vehicles
In terms of the part of your business that has the greatest impact on the environment, logistics is always going to be at the top of the list. Deliveries are the area where businesses struggle most to gain ground on their carbon neutral goals.
According to experts, we will see leaders put a greater focus on net zero supply chains in 2025. This will elevate green operations past the individual company levels. Organisations will enforce sustainable supply chains and make critical decisions about whether or not to work for a company that doesn’t focus on these priorities.
Businesses such as Marks & Spencer are already laying the path here with their Plan A: Our Planet initiative, designed to ensure that the retailer is a net zero business by 2040.
If you are outsourcing logistics in your business model, make sure that you opt for an eco-friendly solution. Don’t be afraid about their own environmental objectives to check that they align with your own.
The bottom line: customers are more concerned about the entire carbon footprint of a product and less about the vague claims on a website or social media. Stats from NielsonIQ suggest 77% of consumers will avoid a brand completely if they are found guilty of greenwashing.
As for the other side of your company, If you offer leases as part of your benefits package, consider investing in an EV fleet. While these are more expensive, they will send a clear message to potential employees and current team members that your company is committed to a green future.
Greener Packaging
We would be remiss if we didn’t draw attention to the greener packaging possibilities that are available on the market for small and larger businesses like.
Metal packaging is the perfect choice for the circular economy. It’s reusable, recyclable, and can be repurposed after original use. Choose from tinplate cans for candles and aluminium tins for cosmetic packaging.
To achieve a truly circular business model, you must ensure your packaging is not ending up in a landfill or adding to your carbon footprint. Tin and aluminium packaging for your products are a great way to do this. They are also versatile enough for countless products.
Try our sampling service today to discover whether this could be the greatest, green-friendly choice for your brand.
Don’t forget, the packaging is just the beginning. Use the right eco-labels when branding your packaging for the ultimate green choice.
Beyond metal packaging, cardboard tubes are another popular choice for boxing cosmetics, food and a wide range of other products. Our cardboard packaging is made from forest-friendly resources which does not contribute to deforestation issues around the globe.
Greener Waste
Investing in greener packaging will help your customers keep their landfill waste at a minimum, but what about your business?
Consider encouraging employees to reduce, recycle, and reuse throughout your business model. Set up recycling bins in the workplace with the right labelling. This might sound like a small step but in the long term it will help and contribute to a far greener brand image overall.
Greener Energy
While there are lots of small steps you can take to improve your sustainability, the biggest leap is to use a green energy solution. This will lower your energy usage and cut your bills down to size. Solar panels used to be an expensive investment for small businesses. However, these days, they are far more cost friendly and you can explore subsidies available from the government. If you switch to green energy choices, you will also lower your carbon emissions.
Greener Technology
Consider using green tech in your business model. The most obvious example is hardware such as computers, monitors, and projector systems. You can choose tech with the right energy ratings. The better the rating, the less they will cost throughout the year.
The latest tech options for your business include possibilities such as AI. AI is incredibly useful for modern businesses. You can use it to create content in minutes, develop data sets and explore predictive results or improve your customer support options.
However, there is currently debate and controversy over whether the tech is worth the environmental challenges it creates.
Training AI requires massive levels of energy consumption for both the production and disposal of the tech.
That said, there are choices to explore which can lower the carbon footprint considerably. For instance, you should research whether the data centre running your AI software is powered using sustainable resources.
The more research you conduct, the easier it is to keep your business on the road to a greener future.
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We hope this helps you plan a great, green year for your business in 2025? Interested in learning more about the best sustainable packaging options? Get in touch today and our experts will happily assist you further.
