Benefit Corporations

Benefit Corporations: What You Need to Know

One of the never-ending sources of confusion regarding B Corps is the difference between being a Certified B Corp and becoming a Benefit Corporation. Getting certified as a B Corp involves getting a minimum score of 80 on the B…
business sustainability program

3 Steps to Establishing a Business Sustainability Program

Small business can face many challenges when it comes to sustainability. Yet the companies I’ve seen that are most committed to sustainability repeatedly follow a three-step formula, which can serve as a model for establishing and maintaining a sustainability program in a small business.…
how to manage natural capital in your business

How To Manage Natural Capital In Your Business

What is one of the fundamental features of sustainable business? If you said the concept of the triple bottom line, you’re absolutely correct. Rather than just focusing on growing financial profit, a sustainable business will take into consideration its social and environmental…
greening offices

Greening Offices: 25 Tips to Get You Started

Let me share with you something I’ve learned over the years: Most people want to do the right thing with their businesses. They want their business to be green. They want it to be sustainable. They want it to align…
Small Business Guide to Sustainable Business Practices

The Small Business Guide to Sustainable Business Practices

Could you use some help in implementing sustainable business practices for your company? If you’re like most busy professionals, the answer is yes! Sustainability is a vast – and rapidly evolving – field. Fortunately, there are best practices that have…
the benefits of a community service policy for your business

The Benefits of a Community Service Policy For Your Business

When it comes to the triple bottom line and sustainability, many companies begin by looking at their environmental impact. However, in their focus on reducing waste and conserving energy – both important components of environmental stewardship – they often overlook…
The breakthrough thinking of the triple bottom line

The Breakthrough Thinking of the Triple Bottom Line

Let’s face it: Business as we know it has changed drastically in the past few years. Many businesses, both large and small, have adopted sustainable business practices. This move towards sustainability has involved the adoption of the triple bottom line.…