In this article in Progressive Grocer, Jostein Solheim, currently EVP of Unilever, says “When I started in 2010 as CEO of Ben and Jerry’s, I was asked, ‘Why are you doing all this [sustainability] stuff?’ Now, it’s like, why aren’t they doing it? In 10 years’ time, the situation has flipped, and the reason is because consumers [...]
Hinkle, Richter & Rhine, LLP, CPAs, a 40+ year old, full-service accounting firm, serving clients in South Florida and across the country, has continued its environmental sustainability commitment by renewing and extending its Edenark Group ISO 14001 sustainability certification through 2023. The Edenark Group ISO 14001 is the world’s premier environmental sustainability certification program and [...]
Per this Entrepreneur Magazine article, nearly three-quarters of CEOs are prioritizing sustainability. However, if you are running a small business, or even a start-up, with a thousand things pulling at you, is proving you are sustainable ‘worth it’? Consider this: Buyers are using sustainability as a yardstick 64% of consumers say they will pay more [...]
This article forecasts five things to look for from sustainability / ESG in 2023. If you are a SME, focus on the first two. The first one will bring potential cost and the second one is a potential opportunity. Full Lifecycle Funding – Expect the beginning of increased prices, taxes or escrow on materials, [...]
Safran Oil Systems, a 36,250 SF manufacturer of commercial airline oil tanks, located in Fort Myers, FL, and operating as a subsidiary of Safran Aero Boosters, a $1B, Belgian-based global leader in lubrication units, oil tanks, heat exchangers, and special valves, has become environmentally certified sustainable under the Edenark Group ISO 14001 program. The Edenark [...]
There is opportunity for businesses and buildings in NYC to make more money by getting ahead of Local Law 97 and managing it properly. Most businesses and building owners are going to see the Local Law 97 de-carbonization requirements as nothing more than profit-eating CapEx. But some will realize this as an opportunity to turn [...]
This podcast series, titled Sustainability Explored, from host Anna Chashchyna, studies all things sustainable. She interviews David Goodman, of Edenark Group, to discuss the Edenark Group ISO 14001 program and how it is both affordable and beneficial to small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Edenark Group ISO 14001 program is the world's best environmental sustainability [...]
This article, titled “Greenwashing concerns aside, fund managers tout ESG credentials” discusses Companies are using their ESG credentials to differentiate from competitors and gain market share Sustainability offerings are becoming increasingly important as a competitive necessity If you are looking to differentiate and take market share, and might also enjoy helping the environment and future [...]
Per this article, “Sustainability, once considered a ‘nice to have’ goal for businesses, is now a strategic priority for businesses as consumers demand, and investors reward, responsible operations. For US businesses, that priority is now considered a competitive advantage, as more than 60% of US firms cite sustainability as potential differentiator…”. The Vodafone study shows [...]
If you want to boost corporate image to consumers and investors, positively impacting your valuation, develop a legitimate plan to become Net Carbon Zero. As this article explains - - Green companies are trading at a 30% premium to brown companies; - PE ratios of companies with a Net Zero Carbon date are 60% higher [...]
