Net zero commitment is a promise or pledge to reach a state of net zero greenhouse gas emissions. It means balancing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced with the amount removed from the atmosphere, effectively reducing the impact of human activity on the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change. This commitment, for which businesses certainly play their part in, is often accompanied by a plan of action to achieve the goal, such as reducing emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other low-carbon technologies.
For businesses, achieving net zero can be a challenging task, but utilising technologies like robotic mowers which can manage and maintain green spaces cleanly, it can play a significant role in reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices. In this blog, we will explore how robotic mowers can help businesses achieve net zero in a bid to looking after our planet.
First and foremost, robotic mowers can help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by using rechargeable batteries instead of traditional petrol or diesel-powered engines. While there are battery machines entering the market, those still using traditional mowers are consuming large amounts of fossil fuels, which emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In fact, research has shown that using a traditional petrol lawnmower for only one hour can produce as much pollution as driving a car for four hours. So owning green spaces can be more detrimental to your carbon footprint if you are not maintaining it in an environmentally friendly way.
Robotic mowers can also help businesses achieve net zero by reducing waste and transportation from mulching the grass clippings instead of collecting and disposing of them. Whist some traditional mowers are capable of this, they are often left sitting on top of the grass, which can look unsightly, or, instead, collected up and disposed. This not only contributes to the overall carbon footprint of maintaining green spaces but also generates unnecessary waste. On the other hand, through regular cutting, robotic mowers mulch tiny clippings, which can be left on the lawn to provide natural fertiliser and reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers and chemicals. This results in a healthier lawn, better eco-life and a reduced carbon footprint.
Another way that robotic mowers can help businesses achieve net zero is by promoting the use of renewable energy sources. Most robotic mowers are compatible with solar panels, which generate clean, renewable energy for the mower. By using renewable energy sources, businesses can reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, which are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, by using renewable energy, businesses can help reduce the carbon footprint of energy generation, further contributing to the goal of net zero.
Robotic mowers can help businesses reduce the expense of manual labour and the carbon footprint associated with manual mowing, such as the need for transportation and regular visits. Businesses that use external contractors require transportation to and from your business and topping up fuel cans to power machinery. Robotic mowers do not require any transportation, as they are designed to be used on-site and are powered by rechargeable batteries. This means that businesses can reduce their carbon footprint associated when working with contractors which contribute to the goal of net zero.
There are other by-products of using traditional machinery such as noise pollution. Robotic mowers are designed with noise-reducing features such as soundproof covers and quieter blades, which helps to minimise the noise they produce while in operation. Our clients comment on how silent they are, particularly schools and churches who have observed how students and staff are able to concentrate better without the noise and distraction coming from outside. So robotic mowers can help businesses increase workplace productivity too.
In summary, commercial robotic mowers can play a significant role in helping businesses achieve net zero by reducing energy consumption, reducing waste, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, reducing manual labour and the carbon footprint associated with manual mowing, and reducing the need for transportation. By adopting these machines, businesses with green spaces can take a step towards a more sustainable future and help to achieve the goal of net zero. The use of robotic mowers is just one aspect of a larger effort to reduce the impact of human activity on the environment and achieve a more sustainable future for all.
For more information or an on-site survey, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you with robot lawnmower installation, or your business, in your efforts to achieve net zero!
