Greenhouse effect starting to transfer to the office

According to new research from YouGov, small businesses in Britain are starting to put environmental issues on their agenda.

In a survey of over 500 small business decision makers, three quarters of respondents say they are taking at least one measure to make their office greener in 2010.

Businesses are now waking up to the fact that they can do more to address the impact their behaviour has on the environment. Providing recycling bins (40%), using recycled paper (39%), encouraging double-sided printing (33%) and ensuring staff switch off computers at the end of the day (49%) are some of the measures business decision makers are taking. Outside the office, 38% of decision makers in London will encourage staff to use public transport where possible, whilst 5% will reduce business travel overseas.

Furthermore, 63% of respondents say that is it important to try and have a greener office. This indicates business decision makers are aware of the effect a greener office can have on the environment and are on the right track in putting measures in place to achieve this.