Introduction Ethical sourcing is an investment in the future, and it’s a win-win for everyone involved. At its most basic level, ethical sourcing means making sure that products are sourced from responsible suppliers that treat their workers well and don’t use child labor. But ethical sourcing goes beyond just being […]
Sustainable Business Practices
Introduction If you’re like me, then your mind is always racing and full of ideas. If you’re also like me, then you’ve probably found that those ideas can be difficult to bring to fruition. I’m here to tell you that it’s not impossible—in fact, all it takes is a little […]
Introduction Today, companies are facing unprecedented challenges as they seek to remain competitive while also protecting people and the planet. Resource efficiency is a key factor in this equation due to its ability to help businesses achieve both goals at once. In short, resource efficiency is about measuring and optimizing […]
Introduction The world is changing. Even though times seem tough, there are opportunities to improve the environment. We can all make a difference by making small changes in our lives and habits. If everyone followed these steps, we would be one step closer to creating a greener future! Reduce Waste […]
Introduction In this day and age, everything is about being green. It’s hard to find a product or service that doesn’t have some sort of green label on it. What do all these “green” labels mean? Are they just buzzwords used by marketing departments to sell products? Or are they […]
Introduction Sustainability reporting is a business practice that helps companies measure and communicate their efforts towards improving the environment, society and the economy. Why measure and report sustainability efforts? Measure and report your sustainability efforts for the following reasons: How to measure and report sustainability efforts Achieving your sustainability goals […]
Introduction The world is a confusing place. Every day, we’re bombarded with information that seems to contradict what we know and believe. We see pundits on TV telling us one thing, then seeing another pundit on another channel tell us something completely different. Most of this information is about money […]
Introduction The business world is changing. More and more, companies are making it a priority to be sustainable. It’s not just about the environment anymore; it’s about saving money, boosting employee morale and increasing profits. That’s why measuring and reporting on sustainable practices is so important for companies who want […]
Introduction Long-term thinking is an important component of business success. It’s not just the right thing to do, it’s also good for business. Over time, short-term thinking can lead to a lack of innovation and creativity that could have led to much greater growth and profits for your company. This […]
Introduction There are many ways to improve resource efficiency. It can be done by shifting production to higher-performing assets, increasing the utilization of existing assets, improving planning and logistics of assets and workforce activities in order to reduce idle time, reducing material waste and rework during production processes, and reducing […]