Quick
Wins: 10 Low-Investment Sustainability Measures That Pay Off in Year One
Ten proven, low-investment sustainability actions you can implement now: many pay off within months and build momentum for larger change.
Did you know the average SME can save €20,000 per year with simple, budget-friendly actions? Here are ten proven changes:
- Upgrade to LED lighting (up to 80% lighting energy saved)
- Review HVAC settings and perform seasonal tune-ups (10–20% savings)
- Stop leaks in compressed air or water systems (up to €4,000 saved per leak fixed)
- Install automatic shutoff or occupancy sensors
- Reduce paper use by switching to e-invoicing
- Improve recycling for raw material offcuts (often brings in small rebates)
- Buy energy-efficient office equipment
- Consolidate shipments to cut transport fuel
- Negotiate better rates with suppliers based on green performance
- Launch a ‘switch it off’ campaign for staff
Most of these require little capital and pay back within months, sometimes even weeks. Track your progress and reinvest the savings into bigger initiatives for compounding results.
Ready to start saving? Download our free Quick Wins checklist or chat with an advisor.