Of the world’s 250 largest companies, a whopping 96 percent regularly report on their sustainability practices. In other words, the most successful enterprises in the world have found it advantageous to set goals for eco-friendliness, and to hold themselves accountable via routine measuring and monitoring.
If your business has made a commitment to sustainability, whether internally or publicly, it’s important to seek every possible opportunity to incorporate environmentally friendly practices. This includes not just within your typical daily operations, but also in the midst of big projects, including office relocations.
Best Practices for Sustainable Relocations
There are several practices that any business can use when moving offices, helping them keep their sustainability goals front and center. Here are just a few of our top suggestions.
Use Eco-Friendly Packing Materials
Cardboard boxes and other single use packing materials can be cheap and easy to acquire, but they also generate huge quantities of waste. Seek a commercial relocation vendor that can provide you with a more sustainable alternative.
For an example of what this might look like, look no further than to Corocrates. These sturdy plastic crates are much more eco-friendly than traditional cardboard moving boxes. In fact, reusable Corocrates help us to save more than 900,000 cardboard boxes each and every year. They are the perfect way to make your relocation easier, safer, and more affordable.
Recycle and Purge
As you prepare for an office relocation, that’s an ideal time to take stock of the resources, materials, and supplies you’ll actually need at the new space… and to get rid of the stuff that’s outlived its usefulness.
A pre-move recycle and purge campaign provides you with a chance to shred old documents, collect materials that are no longer used, even donate old furniture that you’ll no longer require. This kind of activity not only helps you minimize trash and waste, but it can prevent you from the time and expense required to move superfluous items to your new facility.
Be Smart About Your Logistics.
Still another important way to minimize the environmental impact of your move is to be methodical about your logistics. Making fewer trips or using fewer large vehicles can potentially reduce the effect your relocation has on the environment, particularly with respect to carbon emissions.
Working with a proven logistics partner is a crucial way to ensure you’re planning a move that’s not just cost-effective, but environmentally efficient, too.
Invest in Eco-Friendly Furniture
Moving into a new office space will likely require you to purchase new furniture, but keep in mind that even this is an opportunity to promote sustainability.
Specifically, purchasing recycled or remanufactured furniture can lead to less energy usage and less landfill space, which can help you make meaningful strides toward achieving some of your corporate goals concerning the environment.
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Learn MoreMake Your Move a Sustainable One
When moving to a new office, there are a number of ways in which you can put sustainability first. As you consider your options for an eco-friendly relocation, make sure you speak with a representative from Corovan. For more than 75 years we have been a trusted partner in commercial relocation, and we are committed to helping our clients achieve “green” moves that meet their own sustainability goals. Reach out to us to find out more.