Cut emissions, increase efficiency, lower costs
We inspire and enable members to
Cut emissions, increase efficiency, lower costs
By tackling key areas such as energy, transport, waste, supply chains and operational behaviour, companies can make significant progress in reducing their carbon footprint while lowering costs and improving efficiency.
At member events we run practical skills workshops, study visits and green technology showcases – solutions in these key areas.
Techies Go Green – from the original
01 · Energy
Energy management
Energy use is one of the quickest opportunities for businesses to cut emissions and lower costs. By optimising energy use through efficiency upgrades, switching to renewables and smarter monitoring systems, companies can significantly reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying long-term savings. Less reliance on high-carbon energy sources not only improves environmental performance but also increases resilience to rising and volatile energy prices.
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Follow upcoming best-practice webinars and workshops, as well as visits to energy sites where you will see real solutions for business.
02 · Transport
Transport efficiency
Transport makes up a large share of business emissions – covering staff travel, logistics and fleet operations. Improving transport efficiency through vehicle electrification, changes to staff commuting, route optimisation, modal shift or reducing the need to travel can bring significant emission reductions. At the same time, businesses gain operational benefits such as lower fuel costs, greater reliability and streamlined mobility practices – all of which strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Follow upcoming best-practice webinars and workshops, as well as study visits where you will see sustainable transport solutions in action.
03 · Waste and circularity
Waste management and circular economy best practice
Good waste management and circular economy practices let businesses get more value from resources with minimal environmental impact. By reducing waste at source, increasing reuse and introducing recycling or closed-loop systems, organisations can significantly cut emissions linked to materials and disposal. These practices also lower purchasing, waste collection and landfill costs, while encouraging innovation in resource-efficient design and operations.
Follow upcoming webinars, best-practice workshops and visits to recycling facilities, ITAD companies (IT asset disposition) and food redistribution organisations.
04 · Supply chain
Supply chain management
Supply chains often account for the largest share of a company’s total emissions, making them a key area for real climate action. Engaging suppliers, increasing transparency and choosing low-carbon materials and partners can dramatically reduce indirect (Scope 3) emissions. Strengthening sustainability across the supply chain not only improves environmental performance but can also reduce risk, increase reliability and bring improvements that lower costs over the long term.
Follow upcoming best-practice webinars and workshops, as well as visits to providers of sustainable supply chain management solutions.
05 · Leadership
Sustainability leadership
Everyday workplace behaviours and practices have a huge impact on a company’s carbon footprint. Encouraging energy saving, reducing unnecessary consumption, introducing preventive maintenance and building sustainability into routine decision-making can together deliver significant efficiency gains. When employees are empowered to adopt sustainable practices, the company benefits from lower operating costs, better performance and a stronger culture of environmental responsibility.
Follow upcoming best-practice webinars and workshops, as well as study visits where you will see sustainability leadership in action.
THE BUSINESS TIME’s view
These five areas are exactly where Polish businesses in the UK – in construction, transport, manufacturing, retail and services – most often lose money. Energy bills, fuel for a van fleet, waste collection and landfill charges, material purchases: each of these items is both a cost and a source of emissions.
That is why we always start with the numbers. First, the free carbon footprint calculator shows where the company emits the most. Then we choose one or two areas where change pays back quickly – e.g. energy monitoring, route planning, waste separation at source. Finally, we help show the results to customers: on the website, on social media and in tenders.
Large customers in the UK increasingly ask subcontractors about supply chain (Scope 3) emissions. A Polish company with a ready answer becomes a “no-risk” supplier – and that is a real advantage.
THE BUSINESS TIME · Techies Go Green signatory and partner
How we help Polish businesses in the UK
As a Techies Go Green signatory, we introduce Polish businesses operating in the UK to the programme. Network membership is free – we help you through the registration in English, set up the free tools and prepare your company so its climate action is visible and credible.
Website
We design and build your company website – including a “Sustainability” page where you can show customers and tender panels your emissions data, targets and progress.
Social media
We run your company profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X. We communicate your climate action accurately, based on data – without greenwashing.
Company registration or conversion
We help you set up an LTD company at Companies House or convert a sole trader business into a company – step by step, in Polish.
Accounting
We support your accounting: day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT, annual accounts – and keeping the energy, transport and purchasing data that ESG reports require in order.
Data protection – DPO before the ICO
We act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) and point of contact for the ICO. We prepare your privacy policy and record of processing activities in line with the UK GDPR.
Online training
We sign your team up for free Techies Go Green webinars and workshops and partner courses with member discounts. We go over the key material in Polish.
How to join with us
- Write to us – in Polish or English. Tell us briefly about your company and what you need.
- Free Techies Go Green membership – we will help you fill in the registration form in English.
- Free tools – the OpenCO2net carbon footprint calculator and the ENSO ESG platform for members.
- THE BUSINESS TIME support – website, social media, company formation, accounting, data protection and training.
Source: Techies Go Green, techiesgogreen.com/increase-efficiency-and-reduce-costs . Polish translation: THE BUSINESS TIME, published with the partner’s permission. Photos: Techies Go Green. Commentary and description of services: THE BUSINESS TIME / ARGONAUTS MEDIA GROUP LIMITED.
