Three sustainability trends for your business in 2016

Three sustainability trends for your business in 2016

As the new year gets underway, many individuals and businesses understandably are setting goals for the months ahead. People seek ways to improve themselves and advance their careers. Companies look for ways to improve branding and find new markets.

It’s an exciting time but also a daunting time.

At Slade LLC, we have found that a focus on sustainability can do incredible things for your company. Check out the photo gallery on our website or read our description of available services and you’ll discover an emphasis on things such as LEED accreditation, soil testing and energy efficiency. People want reassurance their actions are in keeping with strict standards to safeguard nature, and we help them do that routinely.

If you want to implement a focus on sustainability at your business in 2016, here are three trends you should know as shared by Inc., SolarCity and the Ethical Corporation.

1. Self-reporting will be king. Don’t wait until the government or another regulator asks you to report on ways in which you’re sustainable. Identify industry protocols such as those provided by the Global Reporting Initiative and outline in detail the ways you’re promoting corporate sustainability.
2. Going green will support sales. Various studies suggest Americans are willing to pay (see this PDF) for products or services whose creators make a conscious effort toward sustainable business practices. Find ways to weave sustainability into the fabric of your business, then tell customers how you did it.
3. Traceability will rise in popularity. The ability to source ingredients and other components of a product back to their origins will continue to be an emphasis from food production to manufacturing of furniture. Review your supply chain for opportunities to enhance sustainable production.

All of us at Slade wish you a happy new year and a bright, sustainable future.