how to build a sustainable business
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What does improving your triple bottom line (TBL) do?
Save your business time and money…
…AND improve your reputation, the community and the environment.
So how do you improve your triple bottom line?
1. Learn about what it is
2. Figure out the best options for you
3. Make a plan that saves you money
4. Implement.
The most important aspect to doing this right?
• Learn in the right places• Talk to the right people• Stay ahead of the game• Become a part of the
community
Knowledge!
Where to look?
Here! We did the searching for you and compiled the four best resources for you in this presentation.
We’re also giving you 10 more resources. You can find them at the end of this slideshow.
Here are the top four:
#1 Triple Pundit
This is for:
TBL stories and news as well as a rockin’ description of what we mean when we say “triple bottom line”. To keep up to date with what other businesses are doing and innovations in the field, this is your source.
Something you’ll find on this site?
An article on how to create a climate adaptation plan, a feature on an Alaskan air group’s sustainability goals and other TBL news.
This is a:
Triple bottom line example analysis. This is a great presentation on how focusing on your triple bottom line will benefit your business.
Valuable info in this presentation:
How simple changes like using fluorescent lights can impact all aspects of your triple bottom line.
#3The Gaurdian
This is a:
Sustainable business blog. Want to interact and learn from likeminded people about their sustainability questions and struggles? This is the place for you. This is a “professional network” branch of The Guardian’s site, meaning it’s a “community-focused site.” The goal is to bring together advice and insight.
You’ll find:
Articles on system change for a sustainable future, editorials on sustainability with celebrity endorsements, advice and more.
This is a:
Complete tool kit that allows you to create your own profile and plan your TBL. This toolkit allows you to create checklists and look at case studies.
You’ll find: Planning tools like a business continuity plan, preparation checklists, case studies and more.
Complete Bookmark List
1. Sustainable Blog and Information Source2. Triple Bottom Line Analysis3. Sustainable Business News Source and Forum4. TBL Toolkit5. Triple Bottom Line Seminar6. TBL Alliance7. Guide to Triple Bottom Line Reporting8. American Sustainable Business Council9. Businesses for Social Responsibility10.The Triple Bottom Line by Andrew W. Savitz [Book
]11.Huffington Post: Triple Bottom Line Aggregation12.Sustainability Professionals Group13.Blog/Group on the benefits of investing based on
TBL 14.TBL Case Studies
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