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Insurance Benefits of Cataloging Assets for Businesses
In the ever-changing landscape of business operations, cataloging assets emerges as a strategic necessity, particularly when it comes to securing comprehensive insurance coverage. In this post, we delve into the transformative benefits that asset cataloging brings to businesses in the realm of insurance.
7 Financial Benefits of Sustainability for Businesses
Sustainability isn't just about doing what's right for our planet; it's also about doing what's right for our businesses. The common misconception that sustainability is a cost burden is outdated, as today, it's a proven driver of financial success.
7 Reasons Why Your Business Should Catalog Assets
In the dynamic business landscape, meticulous asset management is more crucial than ever. This guide explores how effective asset cataloging transforms your business, from insurance optimization to fostering sustainability and user engagement.
Understanding the PPM: A Crucial Climate Indicator
The term PPM, short for "parts per million," measures the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, revealing the impact of human activities on climate change.
What is Circular Economy?
In a circular economy, resources aren't wasted. Instead, they're kept in use for as long as possible. A cradle-to-gate approach is taken by reusing materials so they don't need to be remade. It is an alternative to the traditional linear economy where products are purchased, used and thrown away, never to be used again.
We’re Curious… Does Your Company Know What Its Assets Are Made Of?
Material composition identifies your assets' raw materials, their combinations, and how much you have of each material. The ability to consider eventual redistribution and circulation of these assets is only possible when you know what you have.
QR Codes: Always Know Where Your Assets Are Located
QR codes were originally developed for point-of-sale applications, where they would help businesses track inventory and reduce the risk of missing items. This is exactly what Hyon's customers are using them for.
How HYON is Helping Businesses Practice Responsible Consumption and Production
In today’s world, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impacts of consumerism. There is a desire for businesses to practice responsible consumption and production, and we are pleased to help companies with this mission.
The Importance of Government and Industry Collaboration in the Circular Economy
As the world moves towards a more sustainable and circular economy, there is a need for increased collaboration between the government and industry.
What Does Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Mean For Your Business in 2023?
This year will mark 20 years since the first dotcom boom. In those 20 years, we’ve seen an explosion of technology that has transformed businesses, governments, and lives across the globe.
As these technologies continue to evolve, what does it mean for your business going into 2023? How will you need to adjust your corporate governance to keep pace?
HYON’s Contribution to Reducing Material Decomposition
Material decomposition is affecting the environment. But how exactly? It's not just simply dumping material in a landfill. There are other challenges facing the environment such as; leakage of harmful chemicals that pollute the water and ground, inefficient use of land for unnecessary materials, and causing environmental pollution due to global warming.
HYON Receives SDTC Funding
HYON is very excited to announce that we are a recipient of Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s Seed Fund awarded to cleantech companies working towards a more sustainable future.
Recognizing Our Member Organizations
We believe that environmental change starts with action. We are not just voices who write about environmental issues. We want to work with organizations that share our values and promote awareness of sustainability. That’s why we are excited to be partnering with organizations that believe in the same things we do.
Asset Management Awareness Month
March is Asset Management Awareness Month. You might be asking yourself, “what is asset management?” Well, it’s a lot more than just keeping track of your company’s assets. Turns out that asset management is so important to an organization, that there is a whole month dedicated to it.
The Impact of Remote Work on the Environment
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many homes have turned into office spaces, as the usual work environment has changed drastically. Employees are now setting up their own home offices, purchasing their own office desks, chairs and stationery to be fully equipped to work remotely.
Creating a Sustainable Workplace With HYON
You’ve probably heard of all of the “challenges” that come along with moving towards sustainability, however, it is possible to make better choices without sacrificing success or growth to your business - you just need the right tools to work with, and that is where HYON comes in.
A Look Back at 2021
Looking back on the past year at HYON, it’s been a whirlwind of growth which brings new challenges, new opportunities, and, most importantly, considerable discovery.
Top Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
While everyone is busy planning their holiday celebrations, the environment is preparing for something much worse - the waste. It is estimated that each Canadian throws away about 50 kilograms or 110 pounds of garbage over the holidays.
The Problem With Surplus Asset Management
Many businesses face the difficult problem of managing their excess inventory and equipment. This task can be tedious, time-consuming, and impacts the workspace. Not only is there the issue of how the mission of ridding surplus assets begins, but it is also then followed by the question of “What happens to this stuff now?”
4 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle
Before you toss those items in the dump, check out this list of 4 things you probably didn’t know you could recycle and where to recycle them.