Reduce Your Company's Carbon Footprint

When it comes to carbon footprints -- estimations of the amount of carbon you, your business or a product add to the atmosphere -- smaller is definitely better.

But how do you shrink your company's footprint?

The first step is reducing your greenhouse-gas emissions. In order to do so, target a few key areas of your company's operations: energy use, commuting and business travel.

Energy Use

For most small businesses, energy use is second only to travel as the largest portion of a company's carbon footprint. To reduce your energy use and slash your electricity bills, follow these guidelines: ...