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.