HUDDERSFIELD firms have been urged to get online to save thousands of pounds.

Environmental advice body Envirowise said companies across Yorkshire could save more than £550m by increasing efficiency in areas such as water use, waste disposal, heating and transport.

By inputting a few basic details into a calculator, users can reveal the savings they could make.

Elin Crebbin, Yorkshire and Humber regional manager at Envirowise, said: “Businesses are increasingly looking at ways to cut their costs as the challenging economic climate hits their bottom line.

“Putting profit back into the business rather than seeing it wasting away is a great place to start.

“Those companies with a positive attitude towards resource efficiency are reaping the rewards.”

She said: “Although many businesses have already taken steps to improve their processes, there is always something more that can be done.”