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Sustainability Edge Solutions specializes in sustainability consulting services to help organizations to develop and implement sustainability programs and service offerings that generate a competitive advantage, increase profitability, reduced environmental impacts, as well as enhanced social wellbeing.
The global drive toward sustainability is a paradigm shift that is creating the greatest business opportunity of our time. Sustainability is not just the latest fad; there is a growing realization that doing the right thing for the environment and society makes good financial sense.
The impacts of climate change, resource depletion, pollution and rising costs are critical global issues for investors, insurance companies, consumers, governments, advocacy organizations and the general public.
Rising energy costs present a direct bottom-line challenge, driving organizations to systematically decrease energy, water and materials use and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, throughout the life cycle of products and services.
Proposed carbon tax and carbon cap and trade systems present new opportunities and added financial incentives to promote and adopt sustainability practices by reducing your carbon footprint and helping others reduce theirs.
An integrated approach to corporate sustainability goes beyond energy efficiency and encompasses low impact land use, water and materials efficiency, renewable energy technologies, emissions and waste minimization, enhanced indoor environmental quality and environmental and quality management systems. Socio-cultural considerations and economic impacts must also be considered to ensure proper community planning and stakeholder engagement that will contribute to sustainable development in a fiscally responsible manner, while enhancing corporate image and reputation.
What We Do
We advise corporate sustainability champions to develop and implement strategies, programs and initiatives that improve environmental and social impacts of businesses while opening up new markets, increasing profitability and enhancing competitive advantage.
Our areas of focus:
- Corporate Sustainability Strategy
- Sustainable, green buildings and rating systems (LEED, Green Globes)
- Sustainable product and technology standards, codes, labelling systems
- Life cycle thinking, life cycle management
- Organizational eco-efficiency
- Climate change and Carbon management
- Greenhouse gas verification programs
Sustainability consulting and facilitation services:
- Corporate sustainability strategy planning, development and implementation
- Advisory services for sustainability standards, codes and certification programs
- Executive briefings, employee training on sustainability
- Stakeholder and community engagement workshops
- Education, outreach and awareness
- Speaking engagements
- Market research, marketing strategy
- Capacity building for sustainability and environmental roles and initiatives
We would be pleased to discuss your organization's needs to determine how our sustainability consulting services can improve your triple bottom line.
