“ [We] are convinced that in a more globalized, interconnected and competitive world the way that environmental, social and corporate governance issues are managed is part of companies' overall management quality needed to compete successfully. Companies that perform better with regard to these issues can increase shareholder value by, for example, properly managing risks, anticipating regulatory action, or accessing new markets, while at the same time contributing to the sustainable development of societies in which they operate. Moreover, these issues can have a strong impact on reputation and brands, an increasingly important part of company value. ”
— Reported by Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and 16 other multinational banks in cooperation the Investment Financial Corporation/World Bank as part of the U.N. Global Impact initiative (2004)

Company

Vision

The vision of Sustainable Business Solutions (SBS) is to help companies achieve economic results through socially and environmentally sound business practices. Underlying this vision is our belief that each company must take accountability for its impact on climate change, public health, and human rights—not only as part of its civic duty, but also its core business strategy.

Today, issues such as pollution and unfair labor practices can be just as damaging to a company's bottom-line as they are to the environment and social equity. However, by working proactively to address these issues, companies can protect their long-term economic interests, while providing a valuable service to the community.

Strategy

SBS helps companies adopt a sustainable business strategy in a way that creates market opportunities, reduces costs, and minimizes the client's overall risk. A well-designed strategy allows clients to:

  • Capitalize on the growing demand for "green" and "fair-trade" products and services.
  • Eliminate waste throughout the organizational value chain: procurement, manufacturing, production, operations, and distribution.
  • Protect the organization from regulatory issues, litigation, and negative publicity.
  • Recruit and retain talented employees
  • Build closer ties between the organization and the community.

Planning & Implementation

Helping clients implement a sustainable business strategy requires thoughtful planning. SBS works closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop an implementation plan tailored to each client's specific goals, needs, and organizational challenges. Once a plan is developed, SBS will help guide each step of the implementation to ensure aspects of the sustainability initiative are smoothly integrated into the client's operational workflow. More specifically, SBS will help clients:

  • Conduct a Sustainability Assessment to further identify, prioritize, and define business opportunities
  • Outline the specific steps needed to capitalize on these opportunities
  • Incorporate these steps into a comprehensive project plan including key milestones and timelines
  • Execute the plan and identify, track, and address issues that arise throughout the implementation
  • Provide ongoing support (as needed) once elements of the plan are in place
Sustainable Business

For a free assessment including a comprehensive plan on how you can make your business more sustainable, please email us at or call (503) 816-7555.