Corporate Sustainability: Developing Strategy for a Leaner, Greener Footprint

Mar 08, 2010 No Comments by Leon Kaye

Moving your company to a more sustainable, “carbon neutral,” or “green” policy is a bold, cost-saving, and difficult shift for your firm and employees.  Several factors can throw your plan awry, including:
 
- Unengaged employees resisting such a change.
- A misguided or inefficient allocation of resources.
- Poor communication throughout your organization.
 
If you and your company are [...]

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The Recall – Don’t Dismiss Toyota

Feb 05, 2010 No Comments by Leon Kaye

I realize that defending Toyota in February 2010 is like defending Richard Nixon in August 1974, but I’m about to do something that will make me about as popular at a Green Drinks gathering as a big juicy Costco steak.
 
I’m going to cut Toyota some slack.
 
I have not followed this story as closely as all [...]

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What to Consider in Anticipation of a Major Transaction

Jan 31, 2010 No Comments by Ara Babaian

GreenGoPost.com has spent much time talking about the “what-if” scenarios in the world of renewable energy and green technology.

But there are companies out there that have found much success.  For those of you considering a major transaction for your business, whether it is a sale, merger, private equity financing, or debt financing, I invited Ara [...]

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Year-end tasks for the green entrepreneur

Dec 28, 2009 1 Comment

It’s the end of a year–and decade–so I wanted to discuss some tasks your firm should undertake for year-end housekeeping.  Some may not want to rehash 2009, a difficult year for many of us–but I am hearing optimism for 2010 from many corners . . . and these lean times can offer learning opportunities that [...]

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