Just 16 per cent of managers at UK organisations have vowed to improve the environmental impact of their company in 2010, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
As the most powerful environmental figures in the world gather for a summit in Copenhagen, the CMI has revealed that while 69 per cent of business bosses realise
green energy is a key issue, only 26 per cent are currently taking any action.
Interestingly, the research suggests that junior members of staff have embraced the concept of
green energy playing a key part in the running of any business, but their attempts are largely thwarted by those in control.
Indeed, more than half (54 per cent) of directors and owners were labelled "climate change cynics" in the study's conclusion.
Now the CMI is urging companies to come up with a green business plan, run by a
green energy team, which can be introduced from June 5th next year.
Chief executive of the CMI Ruth Spellman said: "On the eve of the Copenhagen summit, we are determined, as the voice of the UK's managers and leaders, to encourage and support them in ensuring their businesses are doing all they can to minimise the environmental impact of their operations."
Ms Spellman insists that businesses implementing green techniques will reap benefits themselves, as well as doing their bit for the environment.
She stated that many firms do not realise the significant cost savings that can be made by utilising eco-friendly technology and practices.
According to research by Abbey and Alliance and Leicester Business Banking last week, of the businesses in Britain which are making attempts to 'go green', 80 per cent use methods such as turning off computers at night.
And almost six in ten (59 per cent) have paid out for energy-saving lightbulbs which reduce the amount of power required to light an office.
