Creating and implementing a new sustainability program can be daunting – where to start?
2023 FAPA PRESIDENT'S BOOK AWARD SILVER MEDALIST
This book is a roadmap for the ABCs of starting a sustainability program for your business. There’s no better time to start than now (no matter how long you’ve been in business). Designed to be a practical tool for any professional, this guide provides a hands-on approach to implementing programs and practices including referencing real-world examples. Whether your business is public, private, government, non-profit, etc., and regardless of its size, you can discover meaningful ways to make any business operations more sustainable. The intent is to create a holistic, integrated, sustainable ecosystem that is both impactful and inclusive. The ideas offered within this book include:
How to outline practical stepsSuggestions to create a comprehensive programEngaging both senior executives and employees in your effortsBuilding momentum for your effortsCreating a sustainability mission statementDeveloping a waste management programMeasuring your carbon footprintFolding practices into your employee trainingUsing sustainability in your marketing and public relationsGreen facilities and ways to achieve thisHow to create green products and practicesThinking outside the box for events, daily consumables, and moreResources for further reading and development
