• Ask your management team to make a long-term commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.  While your company is likely to reap bottom line benefits in addition to the overall health and environmental results, a commitment of employee time and attention is required along the way. 
• A small budget for computer and spreadsheet resources may be needed, or a consulting budget if outside expertise is desired. 
• Through management designate a ‘climate champion’ with enthusiasm, communication skills and some flexibility in his/her schedule for team related tasks. 
• Include the initiative in his/her job description to help sustain and focus organizational accountability. 
• Help define organizational boundaries with respect to CO2 emissions.

Form a Team

• Recruit a team to lead internal efforts to give the initiative the benefit of multiple perspectives. 
• Involve representatives from a range of departments and business functions helps ensure that proposed improvements are workable
• Give new initiatives an ambassador for implementing in each area. 
• If an organization is large enough, several smaller teams may be needed for different areas.