Electronics manufacturer Siemens recently announced plans to make all its offices in India green by investing in technology that reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.
Siemens said it will invest over $2 million through 2012 to make its seven offices in India more environmentally friendly. The objective is to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by at least 15 percent over the next two years, saving the company about $600,000 in energy costs per year.
This is a significant development for Siemens, which is one of the leaders in green electronics. According to the Hindu Business Line, the company has already started inspections of its office buildings to see where green building technologies can be used.
While initial investments in sustainable technologies and solutions can be more expensive than other equipment, expenses tend to even out after the first few years. Investing in a practical item, such as an energy-saving computer, an efficient light bulb or a mercury-free
business projector, can offer a business better quality while consuming less energy.
According to the Hindu Business Line, around 40 percent of the world’s energy is used in buildings, and energy accounts for more than 40 percent of a company’s operating costs.
