How much paper do you think the UK consumes in a year? 3 million tonnes, 5 million tonnes, 7 million tonnes? Well, the real figure is much higher than that. Annually the UK consumes a staggering 12.5 million tonnes of paper across various businesses, personal use, etc. 

We cannot keep going without changing our ways. Therefore the onus is on finding greener ways of conducting sustainable business wherever possible to mitigate the risks of global environmental damage. But, is it really possible when it comes to the fire safety industry at large? Let’s have a look at it, shall we?

How Is Onetrace Pushing The Limits & Taking The Industry Towards A Sustainable Business Approach?

According to the World Economic Forum, by the time we approach 2030, technologically driven solutions are most likely to reduce emissions by a staggering 30%.

Onetrace has been pushing the limits to digitalise how the fire-safety industry and minimise the paper footprint. 

1. Go Paperless with Onetrace & Pave Way For A World Of Sustainable Business

There’s no longer a need to print a job form to be filled out using a pen. Everything can be done on the app, from creating a new project to adding details regarding the job site. Your operatives will no longer need to take printouts and fill in the details using a pen and paper. 

With the amount of people within this trade, it would drastically reduce the usage of paper if every person were to choose a digital solution like Onetrace to carry out their day-to-day job activities.

2. No More Printing Out Drawings - Sustainable Business Approach Here We Come

You no longer need to burden yourself with printing drawings and carrying them to site. Onetrace lets you upload unlimited drawings at no additional cost. You can upload pictures instantly, pin the locations and markup your photos and drawings straight on the app.

With the amount of drawings required during every construction or fire protection project; being able to completely eliminate the need to have physical prints will tremendously decrease the dependency on pen and paper. 

3. Did You Say Even Reports Can Be Generated Online? 

Yes, you read that right. Generating digital reports for your clients is now easier than ever. You can export all your reports in either PDF or Excel formats, and have them directly mailed to you with the click of a button.

And, rather than spending hours printing everything, you can send them to your clients instantly. So, potentially no more manual reports, filing cabinets or paper wastage. 

4. Why Drive To Site When You Can Track It Online?

One of the most time-consuming tasks for a contracts manager is to physically visit all the job sites to inspect your teams work. But, with Onetrace’s cloud-based system, you can see job updates in real-time, allowing you to track your project's progress more efficiently than ever before. 

There’s no longer a need for you to travel to the site which in turn will lead to a reduction of carbon emission and therefore lessen your carbon footprint in the environment.   

We truly believe that using technology and digital tools to manage your fire protection projects will significantly improve your company in becoming a more sustainable business. 

And, a platform like Onetrace is all about actively seeking ways to reduce emissions, consumption and operational costs while also driving productivity to pave the way for a sustainable future.  

Eager to find out if Onetrace is the right platform for your sustainable business needs? Tap this link to get in touch with us right away!