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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

The ROI Of Sustainability in Business. There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. There is company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business. The Business Case for Sustainability Programs.

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Sustainability Regulations for Business: A Brief Review

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Companies need to be informed as new policies are enacted across the globe and ensure their practices abide by these changes. Understanding which sustainability regulations apply to and influence your business is part of the responsibility that comes with being a green business. Sustainability Regulations Taking Hold.

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Sustainability 101: What is a Sustainable Business

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Businesses all around the world are becoming more sustainable, balancing their fiscal, economic, environmental and social responsibilities to protect the planet and people. Executives and business owners are finding ways to make the necessary sustainability changes while still growing their businesses and maintaining profit.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

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Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. Below we have organized the world’s most popular sustainability certifications into these categories: Corporate sustainability reporting certifications.

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Defective Meters and Whistleblower Complaints Raise Questions About Gas Utility’s Profits

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A little over a decade ago, Gary Dye, then a gas measurement engineer at NW Natural, Oregon’s largest gas utility, lost faith in his employer to responsibly deal with what he believed to be systematic inaccuracies among the company’s hundreds of thousands of gas meters. Faulty Meters Raise Questions About Profits.

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Sustainability Guide for Food and Dining in the Workplace: Creating the Right Policies, Programs and Culture

Green Business Bureau

A sustainable business plan involves evaluating lunchroom or cafeteria practices and policies as well as how food is sourced and served. Compared to vegetable production, livestock farming and the manufacturing of animal products requires more water, land, and energy. Sustainable Food and Dining in the Workplace.

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8 Steps to Green Business Certification With Little Monetary Investment

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Becoming a Certified Green Business. Congratulations on starting your green business journey and for considering making your organization a green certified one. The ROI of Green Business Certification. Becoming a green business delivers a strong ROI and requires only a handful of green projects to get that return.