Following are suggested steps for greenhouse gas emissions reductions and management:
Use renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal.
Use passive solar water heating systems.
Purchase renewable energy credits whenever possible.
Minimize transportation by scheduling deliveries for multiple items.
Purchase greenhouse gas offsets wherever possible.
Provide business customers with opportunities for alternative forms of transportation such as carpooling, mass transit maps, and bike racks and showers.
Provide preferred parking spaces for customers and staff who use alternative fuel vehicles.
Choose local vendors (e.g., produce and tableware) and service providers (e.g., linen services and equipment repair) to reduce transportation of items.
Institute fuel economizing programs for company vehicles such as regular inspection of vehicles, reduced idling, and route planning to minimize travel distances.
Allow flexible schedule to minimize staff travel during heavy traffic periods.
Encourage use of company vehicles that can run on alternative fuels such as hybrid-electric, bio-diesel, E85 (Ethanol) or electric.
Collect cooking oil and reserve for processing at bio-diesel production plants.
