Companies, more and more, are beginning to adopt environmentally sustainable workplace practices. Not only does this fulfill a corporate social responsibility which is crucial in hoping to have a better future for both the consumer and the business but, because sustainability makes business sense, in terms of reduced operational costs, improved employee health and well-being, and a better bottom line. 

And bottom line, here are some cold, hard data points!!

• Buildings have the largest potential of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Emission savings potential could be as high as 84 gigatons of CO2 by 2050
• US Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings use 25% less energy and 11% less water than those uncertified and non-green buildings
• According to owners, green buildings, whether new or retro-fitted, increase around 7% in asset value
• Employees in environmentally sustainable workplaces are on average 16% more productive
• LEED buildings’ maintenance is 20% lower than typical commercial buildings. Green building retrofit can have an immediate effect of reducing operational costs by 10% in just a year
• An improvement in indoor air quality due to lower concentrations of CO2 and better ventilation) has been linked to at least 7% improvement in employee performance (Park & Yoon, 2011)
• Studies suggest employees prefer to work in companies with sustainability credentials.

In moving forward, we can make workplaces a place of transformation and change. With changes in energy management, waste reduction, digitization, employee engagement, and awareness, we can help build a better future and a more sustainable one!