Sustainability is built into Bloom Energy’s mission. Its solid oxide fuel cell technology is making clean, reliable, decentralized energy possible—with low or no greenhouse gas emissions.
Bloom’s Energy Servers are helping companies around the world navigate the clean energy transition, allowing them to tap into sustainable power without sacrificing resiliency. But there are other ways companies can shrink their carbon footprints and use resources more effectively. Here are just a few.
- Improve Energy Efficiency
Businesses looking to improve energy efficiency have a variety of options. Efficient building fixtures—like LED lightbulbs, timers for lights so they automatically dim or turn off when they’re not being used, and sustainable appliances (look for Energy Star-certified equipment)—can all make a huge impact on energy consumption.
Insulation can make a big difference as well. Check to make sure all buildings are properly insulated so heating and cooling systems can be used less. Creative ideas like a rooftop garden or green roof can offset carbon emissions and also provide further insulation. Additionally, a sustainable fleet can reduce fuel costs and emissions on-the-go. Choose hybrid and electric vehicles when possible or create more efficient routes for drivers.
- Conserve Water
Conserving water is a necessity in water-stressed regions and areas with high water costs. Companies can conserve water in workspaces by installing low-flow faucets, toilets, and urinals as well as no-touch sensors to keep faucets from running unintentionally.
Landscaping can be a major drain on water. Consider replacing lawns with rock features and plant species native to the local area; these typically do not require as much water. For any gardens and lawns that remain, drip irrigation can cut water use considerably; similarly, sprinkler systems can be programmed for maximum efficiency, to reduce evaporation and avoid overwatering.
Many large business campuses have had success with on-site water reuse when it is permitted by local authorities. These systems collect, treat, and re-use water for non-drinking purposes, like landscaping or toilet flushing, and can significantly shrink water waste.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The three Rs learned in grade school—reduce, reuse, recycle—are still an easy way to conserve resources. Minimize single-use products when possible and try to find ways to reuse products that would normally be tossed. Choose sustainably sourced products when available. For example, choose recycled paper products or paper products made from sustainably managed forests.
A companywide recycling and/or composting program may take time to implement but is an easy way for employees to help reduce waste. Try to avoid stocking single-use plastics, but when you can’t, select plastics that the local recycling service is able to accept. Paper and aluminum are other products that can easily be recycled instead of sent to a landfill.
- Engage and Educate Employees
Nothing is possible in any business without teamwork. Make sure employees are educated on the company’s sustainability initiatives and goals, and how they can support them. People are more likely to care about something if they understand why they are doing it.
Clearly stated internal policies, training sessions, and coordinated volunteer days are all great ways to get employees involved. Fun events can also get people on board. Incentives work, too—businesses can reward employees who take their bike or public transit to work, recycle their water bottles, or join volunteer programs, for example.
- Switch to Sustainable Energy
For those companies that are able, switching to a more sustainable energy source can greatly reduce carbon emissions. Bloom’s energy solutions fit the bill, providing sustainable energy that’s also cost-effective and dependable.
Other clean power sources include solar and wind. While these have benefits, Bloom’s Energy Servers are a more efficient and reliable option in most cases. For example, it would take five and a half acres of solar panels to supply the same energy that Bloom’s servers can generate using the space of a shipping container.
Achieve Sustainability Goals with Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy is committed to helping businesses make more environmentally responsible, cost-effective energy choices. Partnering with Bloom can advance your company’s sustainability goals—for the benefit of your bottom line, your community, and your planet.
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