Comments on: Only Small Number of Fortune 500 Embrace Sustainability

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:56:24 +0000

Many of the trend setters in sustainability are executing their strategies for a “competitive advantage” reasons. The majority of firms will most likely be forced to tackle sustainability for “liscense to operate” issues. They will need to grow, expand and enter into new markets and these actions will require them to take a sustainable approach to successfully execute their strategy.

By: Keith Winterhalter

Keith Winterhalter — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:08:11 +0000

I think the number of environmentally committed companies is much higher than reported. The difficulty is in standardizing the definition of green. Many in my company (Citi Smith Barney) believe that management that embraces good stewardship of the environment translates to good corporate stewardship.

By: Lyn Brown

Lyn Brown — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:23:26 +0000

There is no doubt a gap exists between sustainability trend setters, C-suite policy statements and day-to-day procurement practices along the B2B supply chain. That said, early movers who customize relevant sustainability initiatives into their business value proposition will be the ones who will be best able to show its commercial (not philanthropic) potential.

By: Shawn Kalin

Shawn Kalin — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:00:51 +0000

They need state and federal incentives.

Also, more interaction with small green companies who can provide cost lowering green solutions.

By: Burghardt Tenderich

Burghardt Tenderich — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:43:25 +0000

You’re pointing to a very interesting fact, which to me is a surprise. As a corporate communications consultancy, we work with a number of established technology firms that fully understand the benefits of embracing sustainability. Our point — which we’ve made in a white paper published today — is that public pressure will soon force companies to embrace sustainability. In order to do this credibly, companies need to align communications and operations in order to avoid the “green washing” label.