More companies are joining the charge to develop and invest in environmentally friendly work practices and environments — not just because it’s good for nature, but it’s also good for the bottom line.
Companies are increasingly considering their environmental costs as a way to bolster their brand name and consumer confidence in their product. Outside of obvious costs, their returns are also measured in corporate reputation gains and the ability to continue operations into the future. A recent edition of Newsweek showed nearly 10 percent of Wal-Mart shoppers stopped patronizing the store because of its worsening reputation – including its commitment to the environment.
More businesses are implementing environmentally friendly practices as companies worldwide begin adopting what is known as the “triple bottom line,” measuring not only how the company is doing financially, but also regularly reporting the company’s impact to the environment and society.
If companies understand the true cost of environmental factors to their bottom line, they are more likely to do something about it on their own. Paying attention to the environment saves money.-Janet Ranganathan, World Resources Institute
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The current gold standard for green buildings is the LEED certification developed in 1998 by the U.S. Green Building Council. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green, or sustainable, buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. Green building practices aim to reduce the environmental impact of buildings.
LEED-certified buildings provide healthier work and living environments, which contribute to higher productivity and improved employee health and comfort. In fact, a 2003 study by the California Sustainable Building Task Force suggested that an initial up-front investment of 2% extra will yield more than ten times the initial investment over the life cycle of the building. And that’s a return on investment even the most cautious financial advisor would endorse!
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