Sustainability
Today there is a tremendous amount of focus on corporate sustainability. The Fortune 100 companies have led the way and have dramatically lowered costs and risks while at the same time discovering new sources of revenue (see The Triple Bottom Line and Green to Gold). When was the last time that your firm took a good look at itself to determine if there were steps you should take to unleash the power of your firm’s assets (intellectual, social, technical, financial, and material) and boost its bottom line? For example:
Does your firm and its employees fully understand the importance of sustainability? Do they realize the significance of the firm's supply chain, energy costs and security, waste generation, product exposure, stakeholders, and the continuous commitment of each member of the staff to the health of the company?
Do they know that companies can lower costs and increase profitability by:
- Reducing energy consumption
- Reducing waste disposal costs
- Reducing supply chain costs
- Reducing staff turnover
- Taking advantage of incentives and stimulus funding
- Revamping purchasing and HR procedures
- Integrating operations, planning, and marketing efforts
If not, then it is time to incorporate sustainability into your training and strategic planning efforts. This chart represents 1 of 9 areas where we can help you lower costs and refine your mission.
Assessment Areas
- Management
- Fleet
- Facilities
- Purchasing
- Human Resources
- Environmental Affairs
- Office Operations
- Marketing/Public Relations
- Finance/Accounting
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