Resources

Client Case Studies:

San Francisco Fire Credit Union: We identified $89,000 in efficiency savings–an 18:1 benefit to cost ratio.

Seneca Family of Agencies: 67% of employees were more committed and satisfied with Seneca because of their green initiative.

Publications:

5 Huge Benefits of Becoming a B Corp: I wrote this article for CEOs and business owners who are considering B Corp certification. Published in Sustainable Industries.

Greening the Union: How Credit Unions can Benefit from Sustainability: This article was published in the Credit Union Times, the leading news magazine for CU’s in the United States.

How to Save Money with Energy Benchmarking: The easiest way for any business to cut costs. This should be the first step in a new sustainability initiative.

Why Your Employees Are the Key to Green Success: Most businesses miss this point. It’s not only about physically greening your building. It’s also important to motivate and engage your employees.

B Corp Certification:

“B Corp” Certification Factsheet: B Corps are a new type of corporation which use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.

Bill Clinton talks about Benefit Corporations at Oxford University.

New York Times: “A Scorecard for Companies with a Conscience”

Financial Times: “Riding the Wave to a New Type of Model”

BBC News: “U.S. Firms put Social Values ahead of Big Profits”

The Economist: “B Corps: Firms with Benefits“

Other Certifications:

U.S. Green Building Council: LEED: Add value to your brand, identify inefficiencies, and create a healthier work environment by attaining LEED certification.

Bay Area Green Business: Another great free certification resource for businesses in the SF Bay Area.

Energy Star Portfolio Manager: Free and easy way to benchmark your facility’s energy performance.

Newsletter:

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Websites:

SustainabilityConsultingForum.com: This site, created by HSC’s founder, Ryan Honeyman, has tips, advice, and resources for people interested in a career in green consulting.

Sustainable Industries: One of the best resources for sustainable business news.

Green Biz: Green business news, resources, and other tools.