Beyond Green

Almost everything I have read about sustainable organizations revolves around going green. I would agree that this is a large part of the sustainability and fits within the original context of the word. However, in the workplace, the concept is larger than just "green."

I was mulling this over and I will throw out the major components I think are important:
- Operating profitably (see earlier post)
- Using the fewest natural resources and producing the lowest waste stream possible
- Operating ethically
- Providing a workplace which provides employees with a safe, healthy, and productive environment
- Developing and using employment practices that recruit, develop and retain needed talent for the organization now and in the future

We'll work on each of these areas in upcoming posts.