Organizations face increasing operational challenges related to climate change, energy management, and reducing their overall carbon footprint. Many are meeting the challenge by adopting environmentally responsible or “green” initiatives, not only because it’s the right thing to do, because it’s also good for business, and for the bottom-line. These initiatives are aimed at changing organizational culture toward conservation and preservation.
If your company is wasting valuable energy on lighting, heating and cooling, or water consumption, making employees aware of the effects of waste is one way to create cultural change. However, if they don’t feel motivated to embrace the new mentality, or they feel that the organization is trying to put an environmentally friendly spin on existing policies, employees may come to regard the movement as “greenwashing”.
Creative Options and Protiviti can work together to develop an internal communication program that inspires change. Our strategies help organizations comply with government mandates,
drive adoption of new best practices, and inspire ongoing employee enthusiasm and compliance.
Retail companies spend nearly $20 billion on energy each year. A 10 percent reduction in energy costs for the average supermarket can boost net profit margins by as much as 16 percent and sales per square foot by $44.Energy Star,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
With a range of customized services, Protiviti is an expert in working with companies, governments and other organizations seeking advice and guidance as they adapt to the new environmental paradigm. In any scenario Protviti’s industry expertise and Creative Options’ communications savvy can help educate your workforce and shape the attitudes and behaviors associated with your green initiatives.
