How Environmental Issues are Transforming Warehousing?

Warehouses are important for any business as it helps them in storing their excess products which can be accessed when there is demand for it. The warehouses also help in storing raw materials which can be utilised later or used in the production process.

Company-owned warehouses demand huge investments and not every business can afford to invest in one and this is where rented warehouses come into the picture. Even if a company has an in-house warehouse, they may need to rent a warehouse outside so they can use the office space for other purposes. There are several options to find a warehouse for rent in Quezon City but these days people have started looking for green warehouses as they wish to do their part in preserving the environment.

Benefits of going green:

• It has been observed that green warehouses are cheaper to run than conventional warehouses.
• The green brands have been observed to perform approximately 42% better than the others.
• Companies that take measures for environmental protection before the law being in act usually have a better reputation and wider customer support.
• These days, millennial customers explore deeper into every aspect associated with businesses and expect more from the supply chains.

Here’s a look at some tips that will help in making a greener decision when considering a warehouse for lease:

1. Start where you need to be

Many surveys suggest that the major source of energy consumption in large warehouses is not the building but the transport used to carry products from one place to another. Road haulage, order fulfilment and returns are significant energy users. Newer warehouses have come up with a better approach by building the warehouses closer to the source of products’ demand. It means small warehouse facilities are distributed across the wider warehousing network to minimise the transport usage for bringing /delivering goods to /from customers.

2. Build small, build green

The traditional warehouses are huge. However, green logistic enterprises focus on high density storage which is accompanied by automated retrievals that enable these companies to build smaller, taller, and more energy efficient warehouses. It saves money on the land purchased, reduces the impact from construction, and also helps in getting real estate permissions because smaller and cost-efficient buildings are more appealing to local authorities.

3. Doors, windows, and vents

It is important to consider when you take a warehouse for lease, the doors, vents, and windows are the three prime things you should stress upon. If you are using heaters in winter and air-conditioners in summer, you need insulated doors, well-fitted windows, and remote operated vents so they are not left open, which helps in saving money. You should also inspect the entry point of your warehouse. Automatic doors are more energy efficient as manually operated doors are left open quite often.

Explore the web for more information and suggestions on how to make your warehouse for rent in Quezon City green and environmental friendly.

Jason works as a senior consultant at a leading multinational company in Manila. He shifted to Manila from Singapore in 2000. He loves to write in his free time. Jason has travelled to various destinations but loves Manila more than any other city in