We like this list from the Forbes Business Council of 18 reasons why sustainability can be a strategic advantage for your business:

  • It can set your business apart
  • It indicates long-term viability
  • It enables proactive responses to industry changes
  • It provides a competitive edge
  • It expands your target audience
  • It can narrow the divide between large and small businesses
  • It enables the surrounding ecosystem to thrive
  • It brings your business in alignment with clients’ values
  • It demonstrates care for more than profits
  • It enhances business efficiency
  • It can facilitate cost savings
  • It enhances brand reputation
  • It provides long-term financial benefits
  • It can drive operational efficiency
  • It enables risk mitigation
  • It centers future buyers
  • It grants access to innovative tech
  • It strengthens the company’s reputation

However, we would add two to the very top:

  • It is the right thing to do
  • It allows your company to be part of the solution

If this list looks attractive, read this on what you want in a sustainability program, watch this master class, and contact us.