Businesses should take the same actions listed under "What Can You Do", here are a few other items.
Carbon Audit
Audit your business and determine your carbon footprint. Take advantage of tax credits and other financial initiatives available when you complete energy efficiency measures.
Try telecommuting from home
Telecommuting can help you drastically reduce the number of miles you drive every week. For more information, check out the Telework Coalition.
Fly less
Air travel produces large amounts of emissions so reducing how much you fly by even one or two trips a year can reduce your emissions significantly. You can also offset your air travel by investing in renewable energy projects.
Start a carpool with your coworkers
Sharing a ride with someone just 2 days a week will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 1,590 pounds a year. eRideShare.com runs a free national service connecting commuters and travelers.
Seek out and support local farmers markets
They reduce the amount of energy required to grow and transport the food to you by one fifth. You can find a farmer's market in your area at the USDA website.
Buy recycled paper products
It takes less 70 to 90 percent less energy to make recycled paper and it prevents the loss of forests worldwide.
