More small businesses than ever before are subscribing to the idea that they can save money, improve brand value and contribute to their communities by implementing environmental business sustainability practices. A study commissioned by Siemens Building Technologies found that 60% of corporations think that green practices would lower operating costs. So what are other benefits of becoming an environmental business as part of your core offering?
- Improve corporate reputation
- Create brand differentiation
- Improve company image in the eyes of customers, investors, partners, employees, and the community
- Capture synergies by aligning with other like minded eco aware companies
- Reduce business cost
- Improve employee satisfaction and retention
- Lead in your industry: create and define industry best practices
It's interesting to note that, ”Approximately 42% of American consumers are willing to spend more for products that are organic, environmentally-friendly, or fair trade.
With that being said, how can integrating eco awareness and business sustainability into your organization help you save money this year?
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