Small firms concerned about rising fuel costs can cut their bills by going green, one expert has claimed.
John Treble, managing director of the Green Consultancy, explained that if they adopt green measures, firms will use less in the way of gas and electricity, something that will lead to lower bills.
He said: "It is extremely important and of course it's in their own interests ... because [firms] can save a great deal of money. You wouldn't think they would need all that much persuading, but of course in industry It's [about] competing with investment in their core business."
Mr Treble added that some firms have a lack of connection between capital budgeting and budgeting for maintenance and utilities which means that it is more difficult to make a business case for going green.
However, "joined-up thinking" in the area can mean that firms make savings, which will then allow them to make even more savings.
A recent survey by WorldPublicOpinion.org found that only 22 per cent of respondents believe that oil will remain as the world's primary fuel source in future.
