Green Mortgages: Make your Business More Energy Efficient

Julie Starr • January 27, 2022



A green mortgage is a great way to make your business more energy efficient. By taking out a green mortgage, you can receive money to help pay for upgrades to your building to make it more environmentally friendly. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of a green mortgage and how you can apply for one. We will also talk about some of the best ways to use the money from your green mortgage to make your business more energy efficient.

What Is a Green Mortgage?

A green mortgage is a type of loan that helps businesses become more energy efficient. The loan can be used to pay for improvements such as new insulation, energy-efficient windows , or solar panels to name a few.

How Does a Green Mortgage Work?

The terms of a green mortgage vary depending on the lender. However, most loans have a lower interest rate, longer terms, and more flexible payment options than a traditional mortgage. In addition, your business must meet certain energy efficiency standards to be approved for a green mortgage. The HDMA has worked tirelessly to develop a green loan program that will work for businesses of all sizes. The green mortgage is perfect for business owners who want to make their company more energy-efficient without worrying about the cost. 

The benefits of a green mortgage are twofold: businesses can save money on their energy bills while also supporting the environment. By financing energy-efficient upgrades through a green mortgage, your business can make a significant impact without breaking the bank.

Benefits Of a Green Mortgage

There are several benefits to getting a green mortgage for your business.

  1. You can get a lower interest rate on your mortgage. This is because the lender knows that you are making an effort to be more energy-efficient and save money in the long run.
  2. You may be eligible for tax breaks and other incentives from the government.
  3. You can use the money from your green mortgage to make energy-efficient upgrades to your business. This could include installing new windows, insulation, or a solar panel system.
  4. You can reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment.
  5. You can save money on your energy bills.
  6. It can increase the value of your property.

What To Keep In Mind When Applying For A Green Mortgage

Make sure you will save energy by making changes to your business. The lender will want to see that you have a plan and that your changes will result in savings.

The types of energy-efficient changes you make to your business will also matter. For example, the lender may give more favorable terms if you make changes that reduce emissions or save water.

Your green mortgage doesn’t have to just be for a new building or major renovation project. You can also use it to finance upgrades like solar panels or energy-efficient appliances.

Just like with a traditional mortgage, you’ll need to provide some documentation to support your application. This will likely include an energy audit and a description of the planned changes.

A green mortgage can be a great way to finance essential upgrades for your business. However, make sure you understand all the terms and conditions before applying.

Tips On Making Your Business More Energy Sufficient

  • Install LED lighting. LEDs use up to 90% less energy than traditional bulbs and last ten times longer.
  • Turn off electronics when not in use. Unplugging your TV, computer, and other electronics when they’re not in use can save you a lot of money on your energy bill.
  • Upgrade to an Energy Star certified appliance. Appliances with the Energy Star certification use up to 50% less energy than traditional appliances.
  • Use a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat can help you save money on your energy bill by automatically adjusting the temperature in your building based on occupancy and time of day.
  • Install a roof or window insulation. Proper insulation can help keep your building cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, leading to decreased energy use.
  • Consider green transportation options. For example, swapping out your traditional gas or diesel vehicle for a hybrid or electric car can help reduce your business’s carbon footprint.

Making your business more energy efficient with a green mortgage is a great way to save money and help the environment. Not only will you be making your office more sustainable, but you may also qualify for tax breaks and other incentives from the government. So start making your business more eco-friendly today.

Greener Clicks: How to Reduce Your Environmental Impact with Sustainable Digital Marketing

By Julie Starr • March 31, 2025
In the race to decarbonize our world, one area often overlooked is digital marketing. While it might seem inherently clean compared to print or physical campaigns, our online activities have a real and measurable environmental footprint. From servers powering your website to emails filling up inboxes, every click, stream, and scroll contributes to carbon emissions. At Taiga Company, we believe digital strategies can be powerful and low-impact. Here’s how to get started. Optimize for a Low-Carbon Web Why it matters: Websites and digital ads are hosted on servers that consume electricity, often powered by fossil fuels. Every time a user loads your site or ad, it uses energy. How to reduce your impact: Host green: Choose web hosts that use renewable energy or offset emissions. Clean up your code: Streamlined, efficient code reduces load times and energy use. Compress and reduce images: Smaller files mean faster pages and fewer emissions. Limit heavy media: Videos and animations are carbon-intensive; use them mindfully. A faster, leaner website isn’t just better for the planet—it also boosts SEO and user experience. Email Marketing with Intention Why it matters: Every email sent, received, and stored requires energy. Multiply that by millions of sends, and the impact adds up. How to reduce your impact: Clean your lists: Remove inactive subscribers to avoid waste. Segment wisely: Only send emails to those who will truly benefit. Use plain-text when possible: It’s lower in data and often more accessible. Reduce frequency: Send fewer, higher-quality emails with genuine value. Intentional emailing reduces not only emissions but also improves deliverability and engagement. Sustainable SEO and Content Strategy Why it matters: Search engines crawl, index, and serve up billions of web pages daily. Thoughtless content and bloated sites add to the load. How to reduce your impact: Create evergreen content: Focus on high-quality pages that stay relevant longer. Streamline your site structure: Fewer clicks to find content = less energy use. Use minimal plugins and scripts: Especially ones that load on every page. Green your CMS: Some content management systems are more resource-efficient than others. Sustainable SEO isn’t just eco-friendly—it’s good strategy. Fewer, better pieces often perform better than content mills. Rethink Marketing Automation Why it matters: Automated emails, ads, and data syncing can create a lot of digital clutter. That clutter eats up storage and energy. How to reduce your impact: Audit regularly: Retire old workflows and outdated automations. Optimize syncing: Reduce how often and how much data is transferred. Segment with purpose: Better targeting means fewer wasted sends. Use expiration dates: Don’t let outdated content or assets live forever. Efficient automation can reduce emissions and improve performance. Digital marketing isn’t going away—and it shouldn’t. It offers powerful tools for connection, education, and growth. But like all tools, it can be used more sustainably. At Taiga Company, we’re committed to helping organizations lower their environmental impact without sacrificing reach or results. Sustainable digital marketing is not only possible; it’s essential. Ready to make your marketing aligned with your company's corporate sustainability plan? Let’s start the conversation.

World Water Day 2025: How Beverage Brands Are Leading on Water—and Why Communicating It Matters

By Julie Starr • March 24, 2025
At Taiga Company, we work alongside brands who are not only doing the hard work of sustainability—but are learning how to talk about it in ways that connect with their stakeholders. This World Water Day , we’re reflecting on how leading beverage companies are advancing bold water stewardship goals and communicating those efforts clearly, thoughtfully, and strategically across digital platforms. Water is foundational to the beverage industry. From ingredient sourcing to packaging to community health, it’s a resource that demands attention—not just in terms of conservation, but in terms of how that commitment is shared with consumers, investors, regulators, and partners. Below, we’re highlighting three beverage companies whose recent water stewardship actions—and storytelling—stood out. PepsiCo: From Field to Community, Global Water Replenishment in Action PepsiCo launched 16 new water replenishment projects across nine countries in 2024 alone, restoring more than 1.7 billion liters of water to local ecosystems. These projects are practical and people-centered—ranging from irrigation efficiency in Texas to sustainable farming practices in the Dominican Republic. What stood out: clear project data, human-focused storytelling, and alignment with global frameworks. PepsiCo’s water webpage provides easy access to targets, progress updates, and case studies, helping stakeholders understand both the “why” and the “how.” Suntory Global Spirits: Water at the Heart of the Brand Suntory’s brands—from Maker’s Mark in Kentucky to Yamazaki in Japan—share a common origin: water. The company’s commitment to being net water positive by 2050 isn’t just a corporate goal—it’s integrated into brand storytelling, on-site conservation efforts, and supplier engagement. Their message is rooted in authenticity: water isn’t just an operational input, it’s an essential ingredient in their identity. Learn more on Suntory’s efforts via their LinkedIn post . Asahi Group Holdings: Building Local Water Resilience Together In the Netherlands, Asahi’s Koninklijke Grolsch partnered with stakeholders in the Twente region to develop a local water platform focused on reducing consumption and innovating wastewater reuse. This goes beyond operational efficiency—it’s about building water resilience within a shared ecosystem. Their community-first framing and long-term investment approach were key themes in this post . Why This Matters At Taiga Company, we believe that sustainability actions only go as far as their ability to be understood, felt, and trusted. Communicating water stewardship isn’t just about reporting metrics or sharing photos of wetlands (although both can help). It’s about giving stakeholders the context they need to see a company’s values in motion—clear commitments, thoughtful execution, and measurable impact.  If your team is evolving its water strategy—or simply looking for better ways to communicate what you're already doing—we’d love to be part of that conversation.
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