Top Tips For Maintaining A Green Workplace

Julie Starr • January 22, 2021



People are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their activities. A survey conducted worldwide in 2014 found that more than half of consumers were willing to pay more for services and goods from companies with good environmental policies . By implementing eco-friendly practices into your business, not only will you do your bit for the environment, but you will be helping your profit margins. Bear in mind that if you publicize yourself as being environmentally friendly, it is extremely important that you do what you say you do. Deceiving your customers by ‘ greenwashing ‘ them (false sustainability claims) may be worse than not doing anything at all.

So what can you do to maintain a green workplace? Let’s take a look.

Train your staff on sustainability principles

Everyone in your workplace, whether customer-facing, in an admin role, or doing manual work needs to understand the principles and methods of sustainability, or they will never be fully implemented. Think about having a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) staff to keep an eye on your systems, energy costs, and conservation initiatives. A CEM can help you optimize the energy performance of your workplace

Practice preventative maintenance

Don’t wait for a piece of equipment to break down before maintenance measures are implemented. Regular inspection, lubrication, and replacement of parts will keep equipment running at peak efficiency. By tracking the trends in reliability, risk factors, and energy use over time, you can stay ahead of the challenges, identify assets that are energy drainers and find ways to reduce your business energy consumption. Asset management software with predictive maintenance capabilities can be useful for automating the process and keeping you on schedule for things such as your air compressor service and repair . Not only does this help you to achieve your sustainability goals, but will lengthen the lifespan of your equipment and machinery and save you significant money in the long term.

Reduce your single-use product consumption

When you are busy in the office or workplace, it can be tempting to have all the convenience items, from single cup coffee pods to plastic cups that are thrown away after one use. We now know that single-use plastic is one of the most critical challenges affecting the environment at the moment, so if you can reduce it, you are well on your way to helping.   Buy in some cheap, branded mugs and encourage the use of them, and deploy a water fountain with paper or reusable cups instead of plastic bottles.

Reduce water consumption

Make sure all of the dripping slides and leaks are fixed as soon as possible and install low-flow toilets and faucets in the restrooms. If you have sprinkler-watered gardens, look at changing to a drip system to reduce water wastage and have rain sensors so that they are not used unless necessary. 

Use cloud computing software

Cloud computing has many advantages for small businesses, but when it comes to trying to be a little more environmentally friendly, it can make an enormous difference. First, it lessens the need for expensive servers to be purchased and managed. Second, it allows your employees to work from home, and thirdly, with everyone able to access documents digitally, there is less need for hard copy printing.

Can AI Support Environmental Sustainability? 5 Ways It's Already Making an Impact

By Julie Starr • May 12, 2025
As conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) evolve from hype to implementation, many sustainability professionals are beginning to ask: Can AI actually support environmental goals—or is it just another tech distraction? At Taiga Company, we believe this is exactly the right kind of question. New tools should be approached with thoughtful inquiry and grounded optimism. While there’s plenty of noise in the AI space, we’re also seeing early signals that AI, when applied responsibly, may offer significant benefits in advancing sustainability strategies. Below are five science-backed ways AI is already being used to support environmental sustainability—with links to explore the data behind each. 1. Optimizing Energy Use and Efficiency AI can analyze and forecast energy needs, detect inefficiencies in real time, and automate building and grid-level energy decisions. Google, for example, used DeepMind’s AI to reduce the energy used for cooling its data centers by 40% —a significant operational and environmental win. 2. Enhancing Climate Modeling and Prediction AI improves the accuracy and speed of climate models by processing vast datasets (like satellite data and atmospheric readings) faster than traditional tools. This can help scientists and policymakers better anticipate extreme weather, sea level rise, and other climate-related risks. 3. Enabling Smarter Agriculture and Resource Use In agriculture , AI supports precision farming—using data to guide decisions around water use, fertilizers, and pest management. These tools can reduce resource consumption and emissions while supporting food security. 4. Accelerating Circular Economy and Waste Reduction AI is being used to automate waste sorting, track materials through supply chains, and improve transparency around recycling and reuse. These innovations support circular economy goals and help reduce landfill and emissions. 5. Monitoring Ecosystems and Biodiversity AI-powered sensors, drones, and satellites can track deforestation, monitor endangered species, and even detect illegal activity in protected areas—helping conservation efforts scale more efficiently. What This Means for Corporate Sustainability For corporate sustainability leaders, these examples show that AI is not a magic solution—but it might be a valuable tool in the toolkit. Like any technology, its value depends on how it’s implemented, what data it's trained on, and whether it’s integrated with strategic goals. This is where communications plays a vital role. At Taiga Company, we help organizations articulate how technologies like AI fit into their broader environmental and business commitments. Whether through thought leadership, stakeholder education, reporting language, or digital engagement, our communications support helps make new tools understandable, actionable, and credible. We focus on: – Translating complex innovation into clear, values-aligned messaging – Engaging internal and external stakeholders on their learning journey – Showcasing measurable impact while aligning with evolving standards and frameworks – Sharing best practices in a way that encourages collaboration and informed adoption AI is not just a technology story—it’s a communication opportunity. It invites sustainability leaders to educate, inspire, and engage stakeholders around how they are navigating this next chapter.

What You Call It vs. What You Do: Communicating Impact Beyond ESG Labels

By Julie Starr • May 5, 2025
As the world continues to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, a new technological movement is quietly reshaping how companies communicate their sustainability efforts: Web3. Web3—the next evolution of the internet built on decentralized technologies like blockchain—offers powerful new tools for ESG storytelling. At Taiga Company, we believe Web3 represents a transformational opportunity to enhance digital transparency, expand decentralized sustainability initiatives, and bring fresh credibility to corporate ESG communications. Web3 Unlocks Digital Transparency for ESG In an era where stakeholders expect greater accountability, Web3 provides an immutable, verifiable way to share ESG metrics. Blockchain technology enables companies to record sustainability data—such as carbon tracking, water usage, or supply chain emissions—directly on decentralized ledgers. This creates a new level of digital transparency that can bolster trust with investors, customers, and regulators. At Taiga Company, we help businesses translate these complex technical capabilities into clear, accessible communications. Our services bridge the gap between advanced Web3 solutions and everyday ESG storytelling , making decentralized reporting meaningful to broader audiences. Decentralized Sustainability and Regenerative Finance (ReFi) Beyond transparency, Web3 is giving rise to decentralized sustainability models. Projects in regenerative finance (ReFi) are using blockchain tools to incentivize environmental restoration, carbon sequestration, and climate-positive activities. These initiatives align with emerging ESG expectations that go beyond ‘do no harm’ and focus on regenerative impact. We work with companies to integrate these new paradigms into their sustainability narratives—highlighting how innovative approaches like ReFi contribute to broader environmental goals, align with ESG criteria, and showcase leadership in a rapidly changing landscape. A New Era for ESG Storytelling Traditional ESG reports often feel static, data-heavy, and disconnected from stakeholders. Web3 offers a dynamic, participatory model where audiences can engage with real-time sustainability data, track progress directly, and even contribute to decentralized initiatives. Our services specialize in creating communications that reflect this evolution. By combining our expertise in sustainability strategy with a growing understanding of Web3 trends, we help organizations: Translate decentralized sustainability efforts into compelling, credible stories Align carbon tracking and digital transparency initiatives with stakeholder expectations Position ESG leadership within the emerging Web3 economy The Path Forward Web3 won't replace traditional ESG frameworks, but it will significantly enhance them. Companies that start integrating decentralized transparency, carbon tracking, and regenerative finance into their sustainability communications today will be better positioned for tomorrow's expectations.  Ready to evolve your ESG communications for the Web3 era? Let's connect.