Green Your Business
What does it mean to "Go Green?"
"Green" and "sustainable" have become two of the most widely used words in the English language. But what do they mean in terms of your business?
Going green means reducing the overall environmental impact of your business. When you combine that with energy efficiency measures that conserve the earth's resources, you make your business more efficient, and reduce costs.
Going green involves four general objectives:
Energy - improve efficiency and reduce consumption
Materials - use sustainable materials & eliminate waste
Assurance - comply with environmental regulations
Purchasing - buy green products, equipment and services.
Texzon's electric providers offer a number of cost-effective "green" renewable energy rate plans. Buying renewable energy does not mean that electricity is coming directly from wind farms or other clean energy sources to your location - it is impossible to direct any specific electron that travels through the power grid. However, it does mean that the electricity being added into the grid on your behalf comes from renewable sources. As the demand for "green" energy increases, the grid will become cleaner and greener.
 Making your business greener confers a number of benefits, some obvious and others you might not think of:
Save money. A business that increases energy efficiency, reduces waste, achieves regulatory compliance, and streamlines purchasing will successfully improve the bottom line.
Earn consumer and community trust. Clients and customers want to know that the businesses they patronize exhibit corporate responsibility.
Create new market opportunities. As the market trends towards sustainable processes and products, going green can help a business be competitive.
Increase efficiency and productivity. By implementing smart greening strategies, a business will streamline its processes and run more smoothly and cost effectively.
Cultivate employee trust and loyalty by creating a safer, healthier workplace. Involving employees in the process of going green can generate enthusiasm and increase commitment to the company.
Reduce your carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses that take steps to go green can greatly decrease their environmental impacts.
Do your part in the greening of America!
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