10% Challenge for Businesses

The 10% Challenge is an initiative led by West Sussex County Council to encourage people to reduce their effect on the environment. It aims to show that everyone can easily reduce their environmental impact by 10% by carrying out some very simple changes to the way they live their lives. This is not just a campaign for individuals, but also aims to encourage businesses to pledge thier support. As well as demonstrating a concern for the environment, reducing your business' impact can also save money!

Waste costs money, typically up to 4% of business turnover.

Most businesses can save 20% of their energy costs

Simple and inexpensive water saving measures, can make a saving of between 20 and 50%.

How to get involved

Taking action in 3 easy steps:

1. Use the calculator to measure your business' impact.
2. Pledge to reduce your impact
3. Identify some simple actions you could take to achieve your goals.