Ways to make office relocation more sustainable

If you are planning to move your business’ offices, how can you reduce the environmental impact of the relocation?

Before planning a move, it may first be helpful to consider if this is really necessary. If you are moving office to gain more space, reorganising the existing office or adding an expansion may be a better solution. Allowing for members of your staff to work remotely can also free up desk space.

If the business has items that need keeping but are not regularly used, extra space can be achieved by utilising storage facilities.

Re-using existing office furniture saves the carbon footprint of buying new. If your furniture is not suitable, consider buying second hand or refurbished furniture. If buying new, choose furniture that is made from responsibly sourced or recycled materials. If you use an interior designer, they should be able to source carbon neutral products for furniture and fittings.

It may be time to replace office machinery with more energy efficient models. Printers with ink tanks rather than disposable cartridges are considered more environmentally friendly.

When looking for new offices, choose energy efficient ones that are well insulated, or have renewable energy sources like solar panels. Energy is a major part of the cost of running businesses, and offices with an EPC energy rating of B+ or higher cost less to heat.

Choose a removal company that has sustainable policies and energy efficient vehicles. For office removals in Merseyside, at Merseyside Movers & Storers, we are taking steps to reduce the environmental impact of moving a business.