These four businesses are saving money and the planet at the same time

Greener for Business is the new weapon in the fight against inflation (and climate change), helping small businesses unlock savings while reducing emissions at the same time. 

So you’re running a small business. Times are tough. Interest-rate rises are hitting hard and your operational costs are going through the roof.

As a SMB owner, inflation hits doubly hard. 

You’re not just dealing with a cost-of-living crisis, you’re dealing with a cost-of-doing-business crisis. 

And you’re already cutting costs wherever you can, so what’s next?

You may have seen another article published this month, talking about the newest entrant to the climate solutions space – Greener for Business.

Greener for Business is the new platform aimed at SMBs to help them save money just by doing the right thing for the planet?

Sounds impossible? 

Well the facts are in. We spoke to four small businesses that have proven they ARE actually saving money and the planet at the same time, with one simple step. 

And it took them less than 5 minutes to do. 

What’s the secret?

Greener for Business takes SMBs on a journey, outlining simple things they can do across a wide range of emissions areas such as energy, electrification, packaging, waste and logistics – all designed to help them save money with exclusive offers, access to information about government rebates and step-by-step guides to take action. 

The one that is drawing the most attention at the moment…? 

GreenPower

GreenPower probably isn’t a term you hear everyday, so you’ll be forgiven if, like us, you’re doing a quick Google search right now to see what we’re talking about.

And no, it’s not Marvel’s newest superhero.

GreenPower is a government accreditation scheme that is all about supporting Australia’s transition to renewable energy. 

By getting 100% GreenPower included in your electricity plan, you’re ensuring that an equivalent amount of electricity from GreenPower-accredited renewable sources is added to the grid on your behalf.

It’s one of the quickest and easiest ways businesses can reduce their emissions, and help accelerate the transition to clean energy in under 5 minutes. 

So if GreenPower is so good for the planet (and easy to switch), why aren’t we hearing about it more? 

Well this is where it can get a little bit tricky.

To add more renewable energy to the grid, we need to invest in more clean technology and infrastructure – and that investment obviously comes at a cost.

So because of this, getting GreenPower typically costs more than regular energy.

No doubt it’s a great investment, but let’s be honest… What SMB can afford to voluntarily pay more on top of their existing energy plan right now? 

But you said businesses are saving money. What’s the secret?

Greener has worked with Origin to create an exclusive energy offer that not only includes a discount off the reference price, but also includes 100% GreenPower at no extra cost.

And whilst every businesses individual energy use and situation will be different, this simple act of signing up to Greener for Business and switching to GreenPower that is putting more money back in the bank for Since I Left You, BJs PJs, Ray White Clayfield, Figtree Physio and Pocket Bar – all saving on their annual power bills.

BJs PJs – saving $699 pa off their annual power bill

“It’s really tough to run a small business in this economy. We don’t have the advantages that other big businesses have when it comes to time, resources, cashflow or purchasing power. So the fact that Geener for Business is actually helping me to save time and money while also helping the planet, and making it quick and easy is invaluable. It makes me feel really good that I’m doing the right thing to give the best experience to my customers and stick to our brand promise of making more sustainable choices, and I’m saving my business money at the same time”

– Belinda Jane Keehn, BJs PJs

Ray White, Clayfield – saving $367 pa off their annual power bill

“All we’ve done is agree to something that is a really great concept that saves us money and is better for the environment. And it hasn’t been hard for us. Greener has done all the heavy lifting for us. We’re really proud to be leading the charge, and we want to get the whole Ray White Group onto Greener for Business too”

– Nick Given, Ray White Clayfield

Figree Physio – saving $544 pa off their annual power bill

“Our business had started to think about ways we could save money on electricity including looking at solar options which we weren’t ready for at this stage. So switching to GreenPower made sense to save significantly on our energy bills and to do our bit for the environment and climate change. In the end it was really easy to do with no catches, it makes good business sense and we feel good that we can do our little bit.”

– Llew Scott, Figtree Physio

Pocket Bar, Terrigal – saving $963 pa off their annual power bill

“Doing business in today’s environment has never been more challenging, rising cost of doing business, staff retention and getting people off the couch to go out are just some of the challenges.

Making this switch I feel helps address some of those issues, not only am I saving a considerable amount of money per year whilst enjoying price certainty, it also sends a message to our staff and guests that we give a $h!t about the impact we are having on the environment and this becoming more a factor in decision-making where you choose to work and play”

– Karl Schlothauer, House of Pocket

And it’s not just GreenPower…

Greener for Business has a bunch of other cost-saving tricks up their sleeves that may surprise you. 

Think EVs from just $244 per month with no upfront costs (with insurance and servicing included).

Or what about installing rooftop solar from as little as $155 per month, again with nothing to pay upfront. 

If you’re as intrigued as the rest of us, and want to find out what your business could save (and help the planet at the same time), sign up to Greener for Business for free at greener.com/business.

Ha, free. Another way Greener is helping to save money.