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 steps
Suggestions to create a comprehensive program
Engaging both senior executives and employees in your efforts
Building momentum for your efforts
Creating a sustainability mission statement
Developing a waste management program
Measuring your carbon footprint
Folding practices into your employee training
Using sustainability in your marketing and public relations
Green facilities and ways to achieve this
How to create green products and practices
Thinking outside the box for events, daily consumables, and more
Resources for further reading and development

Lael Giebel

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