More and more businesses across the UK are embracing sustainability, looking at ways they can reduce their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. There are both practical and ethical reasons behind this, and the companies that are most effective at doing so consider sustainability in everything they do.
You might think commercial office moves are difficult to include in that. After all, they require large trucks and lots of packaging, but it can be achieved if you work with the right company and do the right things.
Why Sustainability Matters in Commercial Moves
Sustainability matters because it matters to your customers, whether they’re consumers or other businesses. They’re making decisions about where to spend their money based on environmental values, and if you don’t consider the impact of your business in everything you do, you could get left behind by the competition.
But there are other reasons why sustainability should always be a top priority, even if it doesn’t win you more customers.
Sustainability might reduce your impact on the environment, but it can also save your business money. For example, inefficient use of packaging materials will result in you needing to use more of it, and that costs money. A poorly planned move might also mean more trips across multiple days, costing you money in fuel or service charges.
Planning Your Move with Sustainability in Mind
Sustainable commercial moving can only be achieved if you plan with sustainability in mind from the outset, and there are three key things you should consider.
Opt for Sustainable Moving Materials
Unless you’re a small operation, it’s likely that you’ve got a lot of things to transport, and this will require a lot of moving materials.
Choosing the right packing materials is essential for environmentally-friendly moving, and there are two routes you can go down:
- Reusable crates or packing containers rather than single use cardboard. They’re not only durable, but they can also be reused many times. The drawback is that you’ll need to have somewhere to store them.
- Biodegradable materials that mitigate the impacts of waste on the environment, including paper and cornstarch-based packaging.
Efficient packing strategies are also important, such as consolidating items and using space-saving techniques to minimise the amount of packaging required.
Work with Environmentally Conscious Moving Companies
When undertaking commercial moves most businesses will choose to work with professional movers like Happy2Move, but not all movers will be environmentally conscious.
We take our impact on the environment seriously, and will work with you to ensure we carry out the move as efficiently as possible, reducing waste and the associated carbon footprint as small as possible.
Employee Involvement in Sustainable Moving
An often-overlooked sustainability tip for commercial moves is to engage employees. You should encourage staff to minimise packaging usage for their own work belongings, while emphasising the importance of getting things as organised as possible ahead of the move.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint During the Move
There are a number of strategies we employ at Happy2Move that can reduce your carbon footprint during the move.
Optimised Routes
The route we take from your old premises to the new premises has a big impact on the overall carbon footprint.
We’re vastly experienced in providing sustainable commercial moving, and the main reason we can do so is because we know the best and fastest routes to take.
Consolidated Shipments
We consolidate shipments as much as possible to reduce the number of vehicles and trips required.
Low Emission Vehicles
At Happy2Move we have a fleet of low emission vehicles that are also ULEZ-compliant, ensuring we can reduce the CO2 impact of your commercial move.
Efficient Packing and Unpacking
We don’t just move your commercial goods, but we can offer packing and unpacking services too. Our experienced team knows how to pack shipments as efficiently as possible, reducing the amount of packaging materials required while also making it easier to consolidate shipments.
Post-Move Sustainability Practices
Sustainability isn’t a one off practice, and your business should always be thinking of ways it can reduce its impact on the world.
Consider how you can encourage these practices in your new premises, whether it’s through the implementation of recycling stations, energy efficiency equipment, implementing cycle to work schemes or comprehensive training on sustainability practices.
Get a Commercial Moving Quote
Is your business moving premises? Request your free commercial moving quote from Happy2Move today. We’ll deliver a tailored service that’s perfect for your needs, while we can also discuss how we’ll ensure the move is as sustainable as possible.
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