Office relocation – environmental issues to consider
Think about going green with your new office move
Sustainability is a key concept in current office development schemes and businesses are being encouraged to take an eco-friendly approach wherever possible. An office move is the perfect time to start as you mean to go on and implement environmentally friendly measures.
When you are packing up your office, offer unwanted items such as furniture, IT equipment for reuse. Community centres, charities and start-up businesses often look for second-hand furniture to keep down their costs so you can be doing a good turn in your community as well as doing your bit for the planet. Alternatively you can see whether there are local recycling schemes where you old cast offs can be put to good use.
When you are considering the design of your new offices, work with office fit-out companies to ensure that materials used in your office design are eco-friendly and will create a healthy working environment for staff. Ask for materials that are locally sourced, recycled, have a low chemical content (e.g. paints) or use fewer resources to do the same job.
Moving to new offices is also a great opportunity to consider your data management systems and explore new ways to switch to a more efficient paperless system. An IT and telecoms specialist will be able to show you various possible systems which could assist you in making the transition. A new office is also a great opportunity to try new energy systems and look at ways of making your office more sustainable through clever energy, light and water use. Special certifications are available to acknowledge your efforts and can be an impressive accolade for your business as well as ensuring your office is doing its best to monitor its environmental impact.
Find fit-out specialists in your area to help create your new eco-friendly office, and get more environmental tips by using our Moving Office Checklist.
