Nature has been a giver all this while, but mankind has not been so kind. With decades of over-consumption, over-development and encroachment into nature’s ecosystem, there will come a time when threats to mankind’s well-being will arise. Some examples we can see today include severe climate change, pollution and increasing risks of pandemics. 

With nearly 3 billion people in over 210 countries and territories under COVID-19 lock downs for a short period of two months, nature has started to respond positively – clean air and clear skies prevail in heavily polluted cities; dead waterways come to life again with clear water teeming with marine life. It is the clearest message to mankind that we should reconnect with nature and embrace sustainable living.

Life should not be the same again after this episode. Let us not take an indifferent attitude anymore. There are many ways we can make a difference by reducing our carbon footprint. Reducing dependency on fossil energy and adopting sustainable energy is the major thrust of the United Nations and countries all over the world. To achieve sustainability, going solar is one of the best solutions because solar energy is a renewable and clean source of energy. To put things into perspective, a typical 12 kWp solar panel system will eliminate up to 10.5 metric tonnes of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting almost 200 trees annually. 

For businesses specifically, the well-being of our environment should never be a factor with which we compromise, let alone sacrifice, in the name of development. Today, many companies have realized the social and economic benefits of harnessing solar power. One thing is for sure, commitment to sustainability has become an important component of an organization’s corporate social responsibility. Moreover, consumers and communities are increasingly recognizing and rewarding businesses which choose to operate responsibly. Businesses having environmental credentials are granted better response in terms of improving business results, driving consumer purchasing decisions and creating goodwill.

To achieve sustainability and make a difference for the well-being of our environment, going solar is one of the best solutions because solar energy is a renewable and clean source of energy. To put things into perspective, a typical 12 kWp solar panel system will eliminate up to 10.5 metric tonnes of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting almost 200 trees annually.

The environment should never be a factor with which we compromise, let alone sacrifice, in the name of development. Today, many companies have realized the social and economic benefits of harnessing solar power. One thing is for sure, commitment to sustainability has become an important component of an organization’s corporate social responsibility.

Today’s consumers and communities are increasingly recognizing and rewarding businesses which choose to operate responsibly. Businesses having environmental credentials are granted better response in terms of improving business results, driving consumer purchasing decisions and creating goodwill.