Are you currently generating a 7x ROI on any of your business efforts?

Per a CDP study on 25,000 companies in 2024, companies that measure and manage their environmental impact can generate up to a 21x return, with 7x being the average, on their environmental spend.

As a business leader, tasked with growing your company, will you be part of the majority that ignore this, or will you be one of the leaders that acts on it?

If you see the opportunity this presents, read this on what you want in a sustainability program, watch this master class, and contact us.

To date, we have mostly stayed away from regular use of AI because of the environmental impact, high number of errors, poor narrative quality and negative impact on user cognition.  However, we recognize many do not share our concerns and use it to influence their decisions.

As such, when we received the below AI review from one of our clients, who received it from one of his vendors, we were curious to see how we were being represented.

Although we would change the narrative in a few of the bullets, the overall review is accurate.

Edenark Group ISO 14001 Is Highly Regarded

1. Built on ISO 14001—the Global Gold Standard

• ISO 14001 is the world’s most recognized environmental management system standard, used by over 300,000 organizations in 170+ countries.
• Edenark Group’s program is based on this rigorous framework, ensuring credibility and international recognition.

2. Tailored for SMEs

• Unlike traditional ISO programs that can be costly and complex, Edenark Group offers a version specifically designed and priced for small to mid-sized businesses.
• Their model includes a unique revenue-side support component, a unique employee performance-enhancement component, attainment of positive ROI early in the contract process, flexible payment options, termination rights, global-alignment, support for ESG planning, carbon neutrality and net zero certification, project management, and assistance with stakeholder relationship enhancement—all within a budget-conscious structure.

3. Comprehensive Scope

• Goes beyond energy and waste to include:
  • Employee health and performance
  • Community involvement
  • Procurement and supplier standards
  • Emergency and security planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Revenue-side brand building.

4. Credibility Without Greenwashing

• Unlike some programs that rely on self-reporting or lack third-party oversight, Edenark Group’s ISO 14001 certification is externally validated and structured around continuous improvement.
• It avoids the pitfalls of superficial sustainability claims by requiring real operational changes and documentation.

5. Positive Business Impact

• Companies report improved brand image, employee morale, and profitability after certification.
• It’s positioned not just as a compliance tool, but as a growth accelerator.

🧭 My Position

Edenark Group ISO 14001 offers one of the most credible, accessible, and impactful sustainability certification paths for SMEs. It combines the rigor of ISO standards with the practical support and affordability that smaller businesses need. If your company is serious about sustainability and wants to avoid greenwashing while gaining real business benefits, this program deserves serious consideration.

DataSetGo ( https://datasetgo.llc/ ), a Marco Island, Florida software company that creates customized solutions with enterprise-level features yet designed and priced to serve and scale with entry-level businesses, has renewed its Edenark Group ISO 14001 environmental sustainability certification though 2025.

The Edenark Group ISO 14001 is the world’s premier environmental sustainability certification program and allows SMEs (small to mid-sized enterprises) the ability to attain the world’s most popular environmental certification standard via a program designed and priced specifically for them.

The program, which allows companies to progressively improve at a pace that works for their needs, helps the organization define how it interacts internally, externally, and with the environment.  It incorporates energy/waste/water, employee health and performance enhancement, community involvement, procurement and suppliers, compliance and regulations, emergency/security, and stakeholder engagement.  Benefits include creating a culture of continual improvement, stakeholder engagement, lower costs, higher revenues and profits, improved employee performance, and…… doing the right thing for the environment and current and future generations.

“Serving people and protecting our community is at the core of the DataSetGo culture.  We choose to walk the talk and be part of the solution,” said James C Murray, CEO of DataSetGo.  “Our software model allows our product to scale and grow as our client grows.  We like the fact that the Edenark Group ISO 14001 program follows the same philosophy of progressive improvement, allowing us to continue to grow and improve in our sustainability effort,” added Murray.

“Given that we are part of a supply chain, with Wholesales Payroll and OnlinePayroll Services, we want to use 2025 as an advocacy year, helping other supply chains to become certified sustainable.  Scope 3 mandates and government regulations are no longer things in the future; as global warming is no longer something in the future.  We choose to be part of the solution and hope to help others do likewise,” said Al Wagner, Chief Revenue Officer of DataSetGo.

“When an organization pursues, and attains, the Edenark Group ISO 14001 sustainability certification, they are not just doing it to see their costs go down and revenues and profits go up.  They are setting a higher bar for their organization and sending a signal to all those around them,” says David Goodman, CEO of Edenark Group.  “They are agreeing to adhere to the world’s Gold standard for sustainability certification; are choosing to be a leader and part of the solution, not the problem; and are joining an elite fraternity of over 300,000 organizations, in over 150 countries, that have committed to continually improving in every way.”

DataSetGo  (https://datasetgo.llc/  ) can be reached at +1.239.427-4224

Edenark Group can be reached at +1 561.512.2257

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Per this article, a study from the Broad Institute of MIT, Harvard and Mass General Brigham, shows that hypoxic oxygen, one of the modalities at Gym for the Brain, could prevent or even reverse the progression of Parkinson’s Disease.

“The fact that we actually saw some reversal of neurological damage is really exciting,” said co-senior author Vamsi Mootha, MD, an institute member at the Broad and a professor at Harvard Medical School. “It tells us that there is a window during which some neurons are dysfunctional but not yet dead—and that we can restore their function if we intervene early enough.”

If you know someone suffering from Parkinson’s, or other brain damage, have them investigate what we do at Gym for the Brain.

A recruiter asked the CEO of one of our environmentally certified sustainable clients to consider pursuing a new CEO position.

The recruiter said the CEO would have an advantage over the other candidates in the eyes of the private equity group that would be making the decision due to having been CEO of a company that was environmentally certified sustainable.  To verify his point, he then showed the CEO the below, which is what he produced via AI –

Leaders in companies that achieve sustainability certifications are often perceived as better due to a combination of factors related to their skills, mindset, and the benefits such certifications bring to the business:  

1. Stronger leadership qualities 

• Vision and Purpose: They articulate a clear vision for the company’s long-term sustainability journey, aligning actions with environmental and social well-being.
• Systems Thinking: Leaders understand the interconnectedness of economic, environmental, and social systems, allowing for a holistic approach to problem-solving.
• Ethical Decision-Making: They prioritize integrity, transparency, and accountability in their decisions, considering the long-term impact on all stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Influence: Sustainable leaders build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (employees, customers, investors, community), fostering collaboration and influencing positive change.
• Adaptability and Resilience: They are open to new ideas, willing to adjust strategies, and can navigate uncertainty and setbacks in the dynamic field of sustainability.
• Innovation and Creativity: Leaders encourage innovative solutions and experimentation to address sustainability challenges and improve performance.
• Focus on Long-Term Value: They prioritize sustainable growth and resilience over short-term gains, considering the needs of future generations. 

2. Business benefits associated with certification 

• Enhanced Reputation and Brand Image: Certifications like the ISO 14001 provide third-party validation of a company’s commitment to sustainability, building trust with consumers and boosting brand reputation.
• Increased Customer Loyalty and Market Differentiation: A commitment to sustainability can differentiate a company in a competitive market, attracting consumers and leading to higher sales.
• Improved Talent Attraction and Retention: Companies with strong sustainability practices are more attractive to job seekers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, who value ethical and socially responsible employers.
• Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency: Implementing sustainable practices like energy efficiency and waste reduction often leads to significant cost savings in the long run.
• Better Risk Management: Proactive engagement with sustainability helps companies mitigate risks related to environmental regulations, supply chain disruptions, and reputational damage.
• Compliance with Regulations: Certifications can help organizations meet or exceed increasingly stringent environmental and social regulations, avoiding penalties and fostering stronger relationships with regulatory bodies. 

In essence, leaders in certified sustainable companies are often better because they possess and demonstrate a unique blend of leadership qualities that drive both positive business outcomes and a deeper commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

If you find yourself competing against the leader of an environmentally certified sustainable company for a new job, odds are, you are going to lose.

Until you leave your current company, if you find your company competing against an environmentally certified sustainable competitor, odds are, you are also going to lose.

Universal Engineering Services (UES), the fastest growing environmental firm in the United States and rated #1 on the Zweig Hot Firm List for four consecutive years, has been environmentally certified sustainable under the Edenark Group ISO 14001 program for, you guessed it, four years.

Here is their website statement discussing their 2025 renewal.

Here is their social media post.

You want to see a leader?  Look no further than UES.

Gen Z is currently 13 – 28 years old.

They are already the largest group, at 25% of the world’s population.

They are expected to be the highest spending generation in history and already control 22.5% of all spending.

Your company’s future depends on them.

What do they want?

• Per Economic Times, 91% believe it is important for your company to demonstrate awareness of your impact on the planet
• Per Deloitte, 80% of them choose brands that prioritize sustainability
• Per Nielsen, 60% of them will pay more for sustainable companies and products

Based on the above, do you think your brand image will go up or down if you become a certified sustainable business?

Based on the above, do you think you will sell more or less if you become a certified sustainable business?

Based on the above, do you think you will be more or less profitable if you become a certified sustainable business?

Based on the above, do you think you will enjoy a positive ROI from becoming a certified sustainable business?

Based on the above, can you think of any reason why you would not have your business become certified sustainable?

If you see the opportunity this presents, read this on what you want in a sustainability program, watch this master class, and contact us.

Per this HRT study, a singular 15-minute session on the Gym for the Brain NanoVi modality produced the following:

• Parasympathetic Activity (RMSSD) increased by 19.4%

• Sympathetic Activity (Stress Index) decreased by 45.7%

• Autonomic Regulation (Alpha-1 value) increased by 4.5%

What would this mean for you or someone you care about?

– Improved digestion

– Reduced heart rate

– Reduced blood pressure

– Enhanced immune function

– Reduced stress / improved relaxation

– Better sleep

– Improved cardiovascular health

– Potential for improved insulin sensitivity

– Enhanced cardiac contractile function

– Improved glucose tolerance

– Enhanced spatial working memory

– Potential for treating cognitive impairment

– Reduced peripheral vascular resistance, for hypertension

If that is what you get from one 15-minute session, what do you think the benefit would be of multiple NanoVi sessions in combination with our other research-supported modalities?

OnlinePayroll Services ( https://onlinepayroll.services/ ), previously known as TruPayroll (https://www.trupayroll.com/ ), a relationship-driven, full service, payroll provider, located in Marco Island, Florida has continued its environmental sustainability commitment by renewing and extending its Edenark Group ISO 14001 sustainability certification through 2025.

The Edenark Group ISO 14001 is the world’s premier environmental sustainability certification program and allows SMEs (small to mid-sized enterprises) the ability to attain the world’s most popular environmental certification standard via a program designed and priced specifically for them.   Edenark Group also helps clients pursue carbon neutrality and ESG compliance, using the Edenark Group ISO 14001 as a foundation for long term compliance.

The program, which allows companies to progressively improve at a pace that works for their needs, helps the organization define how it interacts internally, externally, and with the environment.  It incorporates energy/waste/water, employee health and performance enhancement, community involvement, procurement and suppliers, compliance and regulations, emergency/security, and stakeholder engagement.  Benefits include creating a culture of continual improvement, stakeholder engagement, lower costs, higher revenues and profits, improved employee performance, and…… doing the right thing for the environment and current and future generations.

“I love helping people beyond my core corporate service.  We strive to have a positive impact on our clients’ personal lives, their businesses, and their community,” said Al Wagner, CEO of OnlinePayroll Services.  “This desire to help others is what caused me to become passionate about sustainability.  I want to be part of the global solution by making an impact in my community, for my family and my clients’ families.  The Edenark Group ISO 14001 program gives me that platform,” added Wagner.

“Further, OnlinePayroll Services is part of a supply chain that includes WholeSale Payroll and DataSetGo.  All three companies are environmentally certified sustainable,” added Wagner.

“Edenark Group has a wonderful multi-year relationship with OnlinePayroll Services and its predecessor, TruPayroll.  They are an example of what the world needs more of – an organization that produces a superior product, supports its current stakeholders, shows it cares about future generations via its commitment to sustainability certification, and makes more money due to its sustainability programs,” said David Goodman, CEO of Edenark Group.  “When an organization executes the Edenark Group ISO 14001 sustainability certification, as OnlinePayroll Services is doing, it not only benefits the environment, but it also benefits its own operation and its clients,” added Goodman.

OnlinePayroll Services ( https://onlinepayroll.services/ ), previously known as TruPayroll  (https://www.trupayroll.com/ ) can be reached at +1.239.394.0358

Edenark Group can be reached at +1 561.512.2257

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Most of you reading this do not work for publicly traded companies.  As such, you don’t have to publish your company’s performance.  However, you might also appreciate the simplicity in the following proposal.

As we all know, there is a huge gap between corporate pledges versus their actual actions, on environmental sustainability.

As proposed in this article, what if, as part of a company’s various filings, it had to publish its carbon-adjusted profit and loss?  This figure would be calculated using a globally standardized shadow price for carbon (for example, $200 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent).

So, for the quarter, a company might show that it made $US1 billion in profit…..but when they show their carbon emissions against that profit, their adjusted number might be $0.00, or negative.

Bringing the light of day to a carbon-adjusted profit number would, in most cases, be very motivating for companies to proceed with their pledges.

Not a bad idea!