As businesses increasingly focus on sustainability, the shift towards digital solutions has become more urgent. While audits and inspections may seem like a small part of the puzzle, moving to paperless audits & inspections can be a simple yet impactful step towards greener operations.
GoAudits is an easy-to-implement solution that not only streamlines the auditing processes, but also significantly lessens the environmental footprint. Read on to discover how businesses have saved thousands of trees using GoAudits.
Why Switch to Paperless Inspections & Audits?
Inspections might not be the biggest process in your business, but they’re essential for smooth operations. Going paperless will help improve your productivity, improve operational standards and work more sustainably. Here’s how:
- Work Faster: With digital tools, inspectors can enter data straight into their devices, skipping the hassle of paperwork. This means quicker inspections and faster decisions.
- Avoid Mistakes: Paper forms can be messy—think bad handwriting or lost documents. Going digital keeps everything clear, accurate, and easy to find.
- Stay Compliant: Keeping up with regulations is tough with stacks of paper. Digital checklists and real-time updates make it simple to meet the rules and stay audit-ready.
- Save Money: Printing and managing paper can be surprisingly expensive. Going digital cuts these costs so you can spend on what really matters.
- Help the Planet: Using less paper means saving trees and cutting down waste. Companies like GoAudits have already made a big environmental impact by going paperless.
Switching to paperless inspections isn’t just a smart choice—it’s an easy way to work better and make a positive difference.
How GoAudits Paperless Inspection Software Eliminates Paper
Audits and inspections are typically paper-intensive, involving printed forms, handwritten notes, and physical reports—each requiring multiple copies that consume time and resources. GoAudits paperless audit software streamlines this process by eliminating the need for paper forms and manual reports:
- Instead of using paper, inspectors use smart digital checklists that can be updated and shared instantly.
- They can attach digital photos directly from their devices to the checklists, providing clear visual evidence.
- Once an inspection is complete, reports are generated with one click and can be shared via email or stored online, eliminating the need to print and physically distribute them.
- All this data is accessible in real-time on mobile devices or any digital platform, which significantly improves communication and efficiency.
The more audits an organization conducts, the more significant the impact of switching to digital. For organizations that perform 100s of operational checks daily, the reduction in paper use can quickly add up, leading to substantial savings.
By moving to paperless inspections with GoAudits, organizations not only optimize their operational efficiency but also significantly reduce their environmental footprint. This shift supports broader sustainability goals, making it a smart choice for any forward-thinking business.
The Impact: 2.5M Paperless Audits, 2000 Trees Saved in 2023
GoAudits customers have successfully conducted 2.5 million paperless audits last year. Through our internal research, we’ve calculated the impact of these audits on paper usage and, subsequently, on tree conservation.
Our data shows that typically, each audit report would average about 8 pages if printed. Given that an average tree produces approximately 10,000 sheets of paper, we can break down the savings as follows:
- Total pages saved: 2,500,000 audits × 8 pages per audit = 20,000,000 pages
- Trees saved: 20,000,000 pages / 10,000 pages per tree = 2,000 trees
These 2,000 trees would have been cut down to produce the paper for these audit reports. By avoiding this, GoAudits customers have also contributed to a broader reduction in carbon emissions. Indeed trees are vital to carbon sequestration; they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, mitigating the effects of climate change.
The environmental impact of going paperless extends beyond just saving trees. It reduces the energy used in paper production, lowers chemical use (like inks and solvents), and decreases waste in landfills due to paper disposal. All these factors combined mean that the move to paperless audits by GoAudits customers is a substantial step towards more sustainable business practices, significantly lowering their carbon footprint and promoting a healthier environment.
Going Beyond: our Partnership with One Tree Planted
To amplify the positive environmental impact already achieved through paperless audits, GoAudits has taken a significant step forward by partnering with One Tree Planted. This organization is dedicated to global reforestation, undertaking projects across various regions to restore forests, create habitats for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact.
Under this partnership, GoAudits has committed to an inspiring initiative: for every 10,000 paperless audits conducted by its customers, GoAudits will sponsor the planting of one tree. This commitment leverages the scale of paperless audits to directly contribute to reforestation efforts.
Considering the volume of paperless audits already conducted, this means that by the end of the year, hundreds of additional trees will be planted thanks to our combined efforts. Each tree planted not only helps to absorb CO2 but also contributes to restoring forest ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting reforestation efforts that are critical for the health of our planet. This partnership exemplifies how corporate responsibility can align with global environmental goals, creating a greener future with every paperless audit.
How GoAudits customers transitioned to paperless inspections
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