Why You Need a Sustainability Consultant for Your Business

With climate change and environmental concerns growing, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for businesses of all sizes. Bringing in an experienced sustainability consultant can help your company develop and implement impactful sustainability initiatives. Here are some of the key reasons why working with a sustainability consultant is worth the investment:

Gain Expert Perspective

A good sustainability consultant has in-depth knowledge of current best practices for corporate sustainability. They can provide expert guidance on developing a sustainability strategy tailored to your company's specific needs and objectives. With their outside perspective, they can identify opportunities for improvement you may have overlooked internally.

Ensure Compliance

Navigating sustainability regulations and reporting requirements can be complex. A consultant will ensure your sustainability programs and disclosures comply with all relevant laws and standards. They can also help you stay up-to-date as regulations evolve.

Enhance Credibility

Consumers and investors are increasingly demanding transparency and performance data on sustainability. A consultant can help you measure, track and communicate your sustainability initiatives and progress. This builds trust and credibility with stakeholders.

Realize Cost Savings

Many sustainability measures result in long-term cost savings through energy efficiency, waste reduction and other resource optimization. An experienced consultant provides an objective assessment of savings and return on investment to help drive adoption of sustainability programs.

Boost Employee Engagement

A consultant can help make sustainability part of your company culture. They can assist with employee education and developing green teams. This drives greater involvement and buy-in at all levels of your organization.

Bringing on a reputable sustainability consultant provides objective guidance and expertise. With their help, you can execute meaningful sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact, realize cost savings, engage employees and meet stakeholder expectations. Taking this step demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

Jon Strassner

With over 25 years of industry experience, working closely with the architecture and design community and manufacturers, Jon is passionate about understanding the role we all play in Net Positive Impact, where we don’t just take less from the environment, but restore, regenerate, and replace what has been damaged or destroyed. A passionate founding

member of Next Wave Plastics, Jon has worked tirelessly to bring climate awareness to our industry. An Impact Icon 2022 award winner, his thought leadership has not gone unnoticed as designers and manufacturers alike are working to understand their role in climate change.

Jon is also the co-founder and co-creator of the Break Some Dishes podcast, where he and his partner, Verda Alexander, look for stories and personas in the sustainability world and bring them back to our industry for inspiration and greater understanding.

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