What are sustainable business practices and why should small businesses have a sustainability plan? Simply put, sustainable business practices can help your business “do well” by “doing good.”

Reduce Expenses By:
• Conserving energy and water
• Cutting back on paper and disposable items
• Eliminate waste from products and packaging

Increase Revenue By:
• Attracting values-driven customers and build customer loyalty
• Recruit, engage, and retain productive employees
• Increase brand value and reputation

Key Elements

• What is the Triple Bottom Line: Sustainability 101
• Energy: Simple Steps to Help Profits and the Environment
• People: Be More Sustainable Tomorrow
• Q&A With Businesses to Help with Your Sustainability Plan
• Next Steps: Know Your Resources

All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.