SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS ???

In business sustainability refers to the effect companies have on the environment or society. A sustainable business strategy aims to positively impact one or both of those areas. 

The global issues that sustainable business strategies help:-

• Climate change
• Income inequality
• Pollution  
• Fair working conditions 
• Racial injustice 

Although it may sound like it, sustainability in business is not purely altruistic. 

It is a Fact

You can't use business to do good in the world if you're not doing well financially. Doing well and doing good are intertwined, and successful business strategies include both. 

5 Sustainable Business Practices 

Partner with Employees 

Invest the time in training your employees on the importance of sustaining the environment and share what the organization is doing to help conserve resources. 

Solicit additional ideas from employees for resource conservation. 

You might be surprised at what employees are experiencing and can offer ideas to reduce waste and improve their work environment. 

Water And Electric Conservation 

Conserving our water is something we can all participate in by reducing the opportunities for wasting this valuable resource. 

Develop a Recycling Program 

Develop an in-office program for recyclable products like: - 

• electronics 
• computers and monitors 
• paper products 

Use your waste management vendor to create a process for this. 

Chemical Management 

We are learning more and more about the impact of chemicals on our environment. 

If you outsource your facility cleaning to a professional cleaning company, insist on the use of green products. 

Develop Sustainability Work Policies 

Develop sustainability policies and procedures to reinforce the efforts. 

The challenge to sustain the environment can be overwhelming, but if each of our organizations, large or small, does its part, we can all contribute to conserving this great planet that we call home. 

What are some things your organization does to help sustain the environment? 

Happy Earth Day to one of the most amazing creations on Earth! That would be You!