Chamber offers members a hand with achieving sustainable goals

There are many benefits of becoming an eco-friendly business and HAMPSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE can help you achieve this.

Putting your green commitments at the heart of strategic business plans and incorporating them into your business objectives has become a must do and provides real benefits, from the monetary to the reputational and beyond.

A sustainable business has three bottom lines (the 3 Ps): people, planet, and profit. The main driver for any business wishing to become sustainable should always be to protect the environment and the health of local communities.

However, there are also many commercial reasons why sustainability should be a priority as it helps to:

• Improve brand image and reputation

• Increase employee retention and aid recruitment

• Increase productivity and reduce costs

• Get ahead of the curve

Some businesses may be taking steps towards becoming greener; however, many feel lost and unsure where to start.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is working with a broad partnership of businesses to deliver relevant information, resource and advice for those who are wishing to become greener and more sustainable. We have created a seven-stage plan as an example for businesses to follow to increase their sustainable practices, allowing businesses to start making small but considerable changes to their business.

For more information and resources to enable your business to become more sustainable head to our website: www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/chamberof-solutions/greeneconomy