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WellnessWonder
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| 01/12/2009 10:06 AM |
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In order to implement an effective framework for sustainability for any organization, the thing that matters the most is action. Yet so many of the actions implemented are episodic or temporary. Sustained change in any organization can only occur when there is a shift in the underlying operating policies. I think the first step towards operating effectively within the sustainability framework is to adopt and maintain the concept of the "triple bottom line" and proceed from there.
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Tread Lightly
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| 01/29/2009 6:57 AM |
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| What about quadrupole bottom line - People, Planet, Pride,Profit? What about an infinite bottom line that occurs when you do the right thing. Everyone needs this so-called 'framework' to be established. How hard is it really? Or how stupid is our society to not know that each organizations has different needs with different effects on themselves and the community at large. Everyone should begin by evaluating their current practices, setting short-term and long-term goals, holding EVERYONE - top to bottom - in the organization accountable. And including EVERYONE in the dialogue. Make it part of the BUsiness PLan. Reward people for better choices. |
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Sustainable Diva
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| 01/30/2009 7:19 AM |
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| I agree with you about the quadruple bottom line. I feel that one of the greatest challenges is to really get the people at the top on board. I recently worked for a small business, where I was constantly proposes new ideas to make the business more sustainable, yet the owner didn't really want any part of it other than to recycle in the office....I suppose that was a good step. The owner was really interested in finding a way to promote the products as "green" when they really weren't....I quit shortly after. It would be nice for owners and executives to put a level of trust in their employees. Once we do get them on board, it is important to hold everyone accountable. In addition to making sustainability initiatives part of the business plan, there needs to be guidelines set forth in the employee handbook as well. |
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