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Climate change policies are no longer a 'nice to have' - They must be at the heart of business practices

Business Green

Tara McGeehan, President of CGI in the UK and Australia, argues all businesses need to make climate action core to their long term strategy. For decades, businesses have measured their success on profits and growth, often without consideration of whether these were sustainable or the cost to our planet.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. General business sustainability certifications. GENERAL BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS.

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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Green Business Bureau

SDGs are driving governments, individuals, universities and businesses to adjust their practices to achieve benchmarks and secure a sustainable future by 2030. SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, is one of the most applicable and easiest ways for companies to incorporate the UN SDGs into their business practices.

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Sustainable Construction: 6 Initiatives to Create a Robust Sustainability Strategy

Green Business Bureau

In this Green Business Bureau article we present 6 key developments to help you establish a sustainable construction strategy. These developments focus on the most pressing sustainability challenges the industry faces, that is, carbon footprint reduction and the ethical sourcing of materials.

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ESG vs Sustainability: What’s the Difference?

Green Business Bureau

Companies that adopt ESG principles will define a vision, mission, strategy, tactics and values that consider, measure, and report the environmental, social, and governance aspects of their business. Let’s consider a few popular usages of “ESG”. ESG Investing. ESG investing is also known as impact investing. ESG Framework.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

It’s used to gain a financial advantage that’s often short lived and can expose businesses to long-term financial risk. As business leaders and employees , we must understand the nature of corporate greenwashing. In this Green Business Bureau article, we define corporate greenwash. What is corporate greenwash?

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Synterex: Clinical Service Provider That Gives Back to the Environment and Society

Green Business Bureau

Synterex has achieved Gold-level certification status at the Green Business Bureau , and as such, stands as a valued and model green business. The team meets bi-weekly to plan and implement new ways to make the Synterex brand more sustainable and ensure the business is making consistent progress toward their goals.