Q & A's - The Business Case for Sustainability

"We believe it's in business's interest to become more sustainable... this will become
a must-have rather than a nice-to-have issue, going forward.
We want to build our brand round that position" - John Duggan, CEO, Gazeley (2006)

Why should my business go green?
The marketplace is changing. Climate change and the drought are major social and political issues. The terms 'eco', 'green' and 'carbon neutral' are now household names. Increasingly consumers are demanding environmentally responsible products. This is creating new opportunities for businesses that can adapt and innovate to re-invent their product or service.
By going green you are enabling your business to take full advantage of the emerging green economy.

"Companies that understand their links with the communities they operate in, and their
impact on the environment, are most likely to prosper in the long-term."
- Sir Digby Jones, Director General of the CBI (January 2006)

You're paying for your energy and water, so why waste it?
Our services are designed to help you manage your resources more efficiently. Reducing your energy consumption, saving water or managing your waste stream can provide immediate and long-term cost savings.

But is it affordable?
Yes, no matter the size of your business or budget, we can find affordable solutions to suit your needs.

What does environmental responsibility have to do with risk management
Understanding the environmental impacts of your business can extend far beyond changing your light globes, going carbon neutral or saving water. Environmental responsibility involves the management of all key business resources. Recently toy maker Mattel issued a recall of 967,000 toys due to possible unsafe levels of lead in the paint. Could this have been avoided by an effective environmental responsibility management program?

Does your business have a strategy in place to manage the environmental risk of its operation?

Woolworths has recently removed its 'select' brand of tissues and paper products from its shelves after receiving public criticism for labelling the products with a 'sustainable forest fibres' logo even though the product had not received an official accreditation of its environmental performance. This has caused a loss of faith by consumers in Woolworths marketing material and damaged Woolworths' environmental credibility.

Manage the risks to your business posed by an environmentally and socially engaged marketplace. Talk to one of our consultants to discuss what solutions are best suited to the unique needs of your business.