Why & How?

By reducing your environmental impacts through simple measures you could crucially:

Improve your bottom line
Use savings to provide addded value
Attract new markets

* Many visitors recognise the importance of positively interacting with the local environment and economy both at home and away.

* Research tells us that this recognition is beginning to materialise in the choices visitors' make on where to stay, visit or eat.

* Environmental products and services are already worth some £30 billion.

So there are many good reasons why you should consider going green. Below are more reasons, plus suggestions for how to start, or if you've already started, more great ideas!

Key Steps

Energy Stunning Statistics
Why should you consider going green? Click here for a few reasons.

Tourism Business Case Studies
Find out what other businesses are up to, and why they are going green, including a video of Somerset businesses.

Developing Your Actions
There is lots to be done, so take things step by step.

Tracking & Communicating your Plans
Write your own action plans and environmental policy for staff, visitors and your business.

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