Conservation

“ Integrating sustainability is not just a good opportunity for business. It is essential for success in a world of constrained resources. Right now every business has a choice to make. We choose to move fast, using sustainability as a force for innovation. We choose to embrace transparency, collaboration and advocacy as tools to unlock opportunity and enable us to thrive in a clean and green economy.” Mark Parker, CEO and President, Nike

“ We simply cannot afford to wait any longer. Our planet’s natural resources are depleting at unprecedented rates. We are already seeing real leadership from some of the largest companies around the world. The time has come for all in the business community to stand up, take meaningful action, and become part of the solution.” Frances Beinecke, President, Natural Resources Defense Council

“ We expect our portfolio companies to do what is necessary to position themselves for a sustainable economy. Environmental, social and governance issues are core to business performance. We are looking for companies that are managing these risks, developing business opportunities, and disclosing their results.” Anne Stausboll, CEO,California Public Employees’ Retirement System

“ Our economic future depends upon establishing a low-carbon energy system. We need to dramatically increase our investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and other innovations. These investments will ensure that our future is not only sustainable, but prosperous.” Peter Darbee, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President, PG&E Corporation

Why Perform a Sustainability Assessment?

Environmental Benefits

• Improved environmental performance and responsibility

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint

• Improve community air quality

• Reduce waste sent to landfill

• Reduce water waste and water pollution

• Reduce resource consumption

 Social Benefits

• Improve employee health (physical and psychological)

• Improve personal responsibility and workplace morale

• Expansion of sustainable practices to personal life

• Increase employee productivity and efficiency

• Improve community and stakeholders relations

 Economic Benefits

• Reduce water, energy, disposal and materials purchasing costs

• Possible grant funding for sustainability program

• Support local business through purchasing locally

• Support of sustainable businesses – renewable energy, organic agriculture, sustainable products

• Creation of sustainable metrics and improved operational guidelines

• New employment opportunities