• Welcome
  • Community
  • Blogs
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Join
  • Log in
Follow MNN    
MNN - Mother Nature Network - Envrionmental News
improve your world

 

Monday, May 21, 2012
  • Earth Matters

    Browse All » Animals Weather Energy Politics Space Translating Uncle Sam Wilderness & Resources

  • Health

    Browse All » Allergies Fitness & Well-Being Healthy Spaces

  • Lifestyle

    Browse All » Arts & Culture Travel Natural Beauty & Fashion Recycling Responsible Living

  • GREEN TECH

    Browse All » Computers Gadgets & Electronics Research & Innovations Transportation

  • Eco-Biz & Money

    Browse All » Green Workplace Personal Finance Sustainable Business Practices

  • Food & Drink

    Browse All » Beverages Healthy Eating Recipes

  • Your Home

    Browse All » At Home Organic Farming & Gardening Remodeling & Design

  • family

    Browse All » Babies & Pregnancy Family Activities Pets Protection & Safety

Tweet
Pin It
Email Bookmark and ShareShare
WorldShares lets you earn donations for your favorite nonprofit. Earn up to 20 points now.
Learn More

Earn Points
What's this?
MNN.COM›

MNN BLOGGERS

Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Note to businesses, go green now

Although businesses across the world are embracing sustainability, there are still quite a few holdouts.

Tue, Jun 02 2009 at 3:23 PM EST

Photo: mccready/Flickr
If you own a business and have not embraced the sustainability trend, you need to begin planning your sustainability program now. A new article by Deborah Fleischer answers the question, “Why Being a Green Laggard is Bad for Business.”
 
To make her case, Fleischer explains that going green will save your company money, it will allow your company more access to capital, and having a comprehensive sustainability program will drive top-line revenues.
 
Businesses can begin saving money today – changes in energy usage can quickly add up. On the investing front, today’s investors are drawn to socially responsible companies. If your business does not have a sustainability initiative, you are missing out on these financial opportunities.  
 
“A commitment to sustainability can also drive top-line revenues. It can catalyze innovation, attract the best and brightest talent, inspire new products and increase market share by differentiating products.”  Source:  GreenBiz.com
 
Fleischer makes a great case for the need for businesses to embrace sustainability, now. The article is the first in a series that will help companies begin creating their sustainability programs. The second part in the series will focus on the topic “You are a Sustainability Director: Now What?” 
Previous Post
Master's degree for conservationists
   Next Post
No trash cans for Google employees
You might also like:
Related Topics: Green Business

Comments

Follow this conversation
Add your comment
View:
  • All (2)

anonymous
hermes birkin 01/30/2011 21:12 PM

Of all of the gods of the Greek pantheon, Hermes handbags was the most popular subject of sculpture. The image of Hermes which you will like very much.Hermes Birkin handbags is usually portrayed as a rambunctious yet benevolent deity. If you likes the Birkin Bags online with low price and enjoy Free Shipping, you need to hurry up to pick your .... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
marc jacobs outlet 01/30/2011 21:12 PM

Our Marc Jacobs Handbags are custom-crafted by highly qualified optical professionals, using the latest in materials and technologies. Because we have more volume and less overhead than retail stores, we can offer Marc Jacobs bags to you at a deeply discounted price everyday! In fact, many of our customers get more than one pair to fit every occasion. You can see the Marc Jacobs Outlet Sale the discount Marc Jacobs Handbags, which you could keep you lovely bags at.... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

Add your comment

Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below.
    Log in or
    create an account
     
    •  
Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post
Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article.
The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our Terms of Use

ADVERTISEMENT

EDITORS' PICKS

tease to rocket launches

tease to sunscreen

tease to Kennedy

NEWSLETTER

Mother Nature. Delivered

CONNECT WITH MNN

Follow @twitterapi
 Tumblr
 Google +

About Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Business guru blogs about the latest in green biz.

RSS feedMore about Melissa

Recent Posts

  • Weekend reads: Facebook
  • Watch: Mark Zuckerberg circa 2005
  • Facebook IPO shares set at $38
+ Add this to my site
From our sponsor

From Washroom To Showroom

Wave one hand in front of an enMotion® dispenser and you get a paper towel, wave... more >

Georgia Aquarium's Cold Water Quest protects endangered African penguins

Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific, the new Georgia Aquarium Cold Water Quest exhibit... more >

Walmart: Partnering on Zero Waste

Walmart's slogan, "Save Money, Live Better," doesn't only... more >

Are You an Everyday Superhero?

When it comes to the environment, it doesn’t always take big, bold action.... more >

Georgia-Pacific Professional Seeks Champions of the American Workforce

The 2012 Brawny Industrial® Brand Great American Worker to Win Ford® F-150 Truck more >
SUSTAINABILITY FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

GP Facebook link

Melissa's BLOGROLL

Real Life LEEDInhabitat
Jetson GreenCrunchy Goddess
Organic ManiaFake Plastic Fish
Eco-Office GalsThe Smart Mama

ADVERTISEMENT



Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Advisory Board
  • Editors' Blog
  • Press
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service
  • WorldShares

MNN Tools

  • Advice
  • Blogs
  • Day in History
  • Eco-glossary
  • Infographics
  • Lists
  • Photos
  • Videos

Connect

  • Community
  • Contact Us
  • Contests
  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Newsletters
  • Polls
  • RSS

Channels

  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Eco-Biz & Money
  • Your Home
  • Family
  • State Reports

Follow MNN

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Google+
  • StumbleUpon
 

Copyright © 2012 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE
 
SPONSORS