Green businesses make 'greater profits'

Environmentally-friendly businesses make greater profits, it has been suggested.

Ian Gent, the head of communications at Business Link, told the Devon Express & Echo that business owners who made an effort to reduce their carbon footprint would reap financial rewards.

"Showing that your company follows sound environmental policies and procedures can also help you make savings on environmental insurance premiums," he comments.

Mr Gent added that there are many "positive marketing opportunities" to be gained by running an environmentally-friendly company.

According to Business Link, good environmental practices will benefit the reputation of a company, while at the same time reducing pollution levels.

The Carbon Trust says there are a number of steps that small business owners can take to reduce their carbon footprint, such as carrying out a carbon survey and displaying energy awareness posters for employees to learn from.