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Launch of Development of Standard for Sustainability Master Plans

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National Master Sustainability Plan

The Green Marketing Company provides marketing services for the National Master Sustainability Plan.

(Madison, WI, April 10, 2013) – Leonardo Academy announced the launch of the development of a standard for sustainability master plans using the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process to define sustainability goals and achievements for regions, states and campuses. The development of this standard was announced in ANSI Standards Action on March 22, 2013. Those interested in learning more or in participating in this process can visit the Leonardo Academy web site at: www.leonardoacademy.org

The Need
The affects of Hurricane Sandy along the eastern seaboard highlight the need for developing sustainability master plans that can guide and measure sustainability achievements for restoration and for the long term. In other areas where disasters have not occurred, sustainability master plans are also needed to define sustainability goals, steps for getting there and metrics for measuring progress. Since the need is most urgent in the eastern coastal states, the first sustainability master plans will be developed for New Jersey and other states affected by Hurricane Sandy. The master plan development process will then expand to other states.

Sustainability master planning brings together land use planning, sustainability for the built environment, waste management, energy efficiency, energy supply, renewable energy, transportation, water management, resource management, recreation and preservation. It takes the vision of a sustainable future for an area and makes it concrete by defining sustainability goals, implementation steps and metrics for measuring progress.

The Strategy
The standard for sustainability master planning will be developed in tandem with the sustainability master plan for New Jersey and other states affected by Hurricane Sandy. The interplay between the development of the standard and the state-specific plans will inform and energize both processes. Eric Hansel, President of EGM Green, and Michael Arny, President of Leonardo Academy, are partnering to launch this process and to drive it to timely completion.

The Standard and State Plans Being Developed
This standard will address how to develop a sustainability master plan for an area. It will be scalable so that it can be applied to wide range of areas, such as multi-state regions or states, as well as smaller areas like corporate, government and university campuses. It will address all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social and economic for the region/area – and define the current and target levels of sustainability, the steps and time tables required to reach the targets, and performance metrics.

The Benefits of a Sustainability Master Plan Standard for the Public and Businesses
Sustainability standards provide a framework that defines sustainability objectives, paths for reaching them and parameters for measuring achievements. Sustainability standards also provide recognition that helps to create incentives and a language of commerce around achieving sustainability goals. The public benefits from sustainability standards by living in a healthier environment and businesses benefit from the clearly-defined framework that gives them a new opportunity to compete and be recognized for their progress on sustainability implementation. An example of this is the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standard rating system for buildings, which has transformed the building industry into being more sustainable.

Funding and Sponsorship Opportunities
Fundraising for this standard development process has begun. If your organization or company would like to provide a grant or be a sponsor, please contact Leonardo Academy.

For More Information
Visit the Leonardo Academy web site at www.leonardoacademy.org. To be added to an email list to receive updates about the standard, send your request to development@leonardoacademy.org.

Corporate Sustainability at Walmart Canada

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WalMart Canada

Lots of opinions about Walmart and other corporate giants, we thought we would peak at their corporate sustainability and see what fuels their continued growth.  The good word is they score pretty highly and perhaps others can learn from them and this article.  Get the full article

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We are seeking associates for the Connecticut Market

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 We are searching for Motivated Representatives to help businesses save money,  become more sustainable,  more likeable,  and energy-efficient.

As Summer 2012 heats up we are offering exclusive territories to self motivated individuals who want to invest in their future by building a business. Can you walk through doors and teach people about sustainability? Would you offer to help your neighbors grow their business, reduce their energy use, earn federal rebates and save  money? Would you hand somebody a newspaper that carries local advertising and carries good news about your immediate community?

We will allow you to focus your efforts in your immediate zip code areas area, (initially restricted for the good of the organization and your personal success).  As you work through your probationary employment period you will be responsible for the  zip code defining your home office zip code. Actively marketing outside your area means you are not focused on fully developing your specific territory, which will be frowned upon.

Success in your primary area will open doors to more responsibility and opportunity in the fist ring of zip codes around your home office, the second.  Engaging friends and family anywhere will be encouraged in our new associate referral retention plan.  It’s that simple. Spreadsheet based commission splits that will spell out profits in your territory and your split outside your territory.

The Green Marketing Company is a full service marketing firm that partners with local print shops to provide marketing expertise to the local business community, both online and off. The Green Marketing Company seeks sales people who want to bring business development tools to the local market, including marketing, management, accounting and legal.  The print shops provide the brick and mortar presence in the community. We provide the sales team and online exposure. The sales team is able to provide cost-effective services, greater customer service and create one stop Business Development Centers with a green twist.

Your initial method of community contact will be spreading The Good Word, a single sheet newspaper, in your zip code areas.  You will pick up copies at your print center, then establish a schedule of business community networking and business development. More about this in your orientation.

Our goal is to help business lower expenses by 1)becoming more sustainable, 2)re-connected to their immediate base of potential customers,  3) discovering their second and third level and green connections, and 4)creating an expanded marketing budget from the savings that tells their market about the sustainable improvements that have saved them money.  This makes the business more likable, increasing customer loyalty and share holder earnings”, said Schappert.

We plan to work with 25 sales executives in CT.  New offices are being planned by  Sept  1, 2012 in Bridgeport, Hartford, Manchester, New London, Norwich, Middletown, Torrington, Farmington and Greenwich.  The website is available in 52 languages. David Carr (203.627.4213) will coordinate associates, assigning territory, developing a region specific business plan, tracking progress and supporting the  exponential business development of our associates.

“This is an innovative opportunity to provide one stop green business development services to Connecticut companies. I look forward to working with like-minded people.” ~ David Carr, CT Sales Manager, The Green Marketing Company.

To apply please use this form Thank you!  Please fill out the form as completely as possible, we are experiencing rapid growth and to be considered we need to have all the information in one place thank you. The more we know about you the easier the hiring decision becomes.

We look forward to working with you!

David Carr 
203-627-4213
CT Sales Manager
 
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Our dynamic bundle of services can take the worry out of the green business growth process. Brochures and/or proposals on each service that interests you are available by request. Flexible Billing is available

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BUSINESS PLANNING / BUSINESS BUILDING

The Green Marketing Company provides business planning and business plan development services.  Contact us for a free consultation to determine your exact needs. The Green Marketing Company’s network of business consultants is now at 15,641 and is growing by a few thousand each week, We have the international contacts to help you grow green!

What We Do
 Our dynamic bundle of services can take the worry out of the green business growth process. Brochures and/or proposals on each service that interests you are available by request. Flexible Billing is available, some services can be paid for via Google Checkout, Certified Check / Bank Wire Transfer . Terms are available for some services, 30/60/90 day billing, performance based billing, barter payment (through trade exchange). Consumer finance options are available for longer term needs to accommodate our clients (up to 12 months). Money ddoesn’t have to be a barrier to your success!  More Soon!

Build  Your Green  Business Workshop
 A unique program unlike any other, we provide an “experience” based business workshop that is customized for your particular business need (based on you information).
Everything needed for your business or service profession in one session:
 Utilizing our international network of business consultants, we provide Planning, Financing, Marketing and Management..(documents, resources and strategies)   More Soon!

90 Days to Success
 What would you like to accomplish with your business in the next 90 days? Our performance based program can help you achieve it! If not ..YOU DONT PAY FOR THE SERVICE* How can you lose? * must qualify requires business evaluation only $350  More Soon!

Business Building
 This program is for businesses with cash flow (positive or negative) that are in need rapid business growth to increase revenues and financing opportunities. Program term can be from 6 to 12 months based on your requirements (determined by business review) Cash flow increases between 20% to 55% is the primary goal of this program. The Best part… if your business qualifies, there are 0 upfront fee’s & 0 direct out of pocket cost (monthly consulting fee’s are paid from the net savings and net profit increases)  More Soon!

 Outbound Lead Development
In keeping with our performance based model, we offer an outbound calling program specifically for lead development and prospect appointment setting. Pay for results …not by the hour.  More Soon!

The Business Incubator
Through our arrangement with multiple business centers, we can now offer shared office space , executive suites, virtual offices and business support services all from fully furnished and equipped offices on an “as needed ” basis.
Joint Venture Formation – Need rapid business development and funding to get you to the next level? A strategically arranged joint venture formation can provide you with access to support and resources such as capital, equipment, marketing, branding, customers, supplies, contacts, etc… that can propel your business or venture further then the standard growth process.  More Soon!

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About Green Living Tips

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About Green Living Tips

Welcome! I’m Michael Bloch, owner and editor of this site.

I just thought I’d take a few minutes to jot down what Green Living Tips is all about!

Living an earth-friendly life in a remote place has been a dream of mine for decades. It’s a long time to dream and I’ve come so close on several occasions in achieving that goal. Still, I persist as anticipation is half the thrill I’m told :) .

I’m probably best known for my work via Taming the Beast.net; web marketing and online business are also my passion, but for years I’ve wanted to put together a site like this, to not only share what I know, but also to learn from others.

I’ve been active in green business for 8 years and currently work for an Australian company that sells solar and wind power equipment, Energy Matters. I also operate a global warming resources site, Carbonify.com

I warmly invite you to join me on my journey of discovery in learning about living a more environmentally friendly life; and I hope you’ll also teach me along the way.

I’ve published up a series of green living tips I have researched that I hope you find useful, and I do certainly encourage visitors to add to those through the comments section under each article. I fully realize that with some of the tips, I’ve only just scratched the surface and I look forward to building on them substantially, hopefully with your help ;) .

Some people have referred to me as a “green guru”, but I’m nothing of the sort; so please bear that in mind when reading articles on this site.

While I have made many inroads into reducing my environmental impact, I’m still a long way off from living a green life. Just because I write about something, it doesn’t mean I am or am not doing it – at times it’s just a record of my research or opinions that I feel would be of interest to readers and something for me to refer back to when I’m ready to tackle that topic in my own life.

Aside from writing, I’m also active in a more hands-on fashion. In my youth, I was heavily involved with native fauna welfare – but life got in the way and I strayed from the eco-path for quite a while, forgetting about my passion for the most part while I pursued other things. Thankfully the green bug bit me again and in a big way a few years ago.

I’m currently a member of Trees for Life in Australia, have carried out a revegetation project and I also recently worked as a volunteer with the Department of Environment and Heritage and Friends of Parks on a project to help protect and clean up local bushland.

My revegetation project in Outback Australia

300 trees were propagated from seed and planted by hand.

If you have a handy hint that’s not on the site, please submit your%2

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SustainableBusiness.com

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About SustainableBusiness.com

We Help Green Businesses Grow

What is our vision?

A world where human activities live in harmony with the earth’s carrying capacity.

What is the definition of Sustainable Business?

Business that contributes to an equitable and ecologically sustainable economy.

How does a business do this?

Sustainable businesses offer products and services that fulfill society’s needs while contributing to the well-being of all earth’s inhabitants.

Sustainable businesses operate across all business sectors: energy efficiency and renewable energy generation, water and wastewater treatment, resource-efficient industrial processes, advanced materials, transportation and agriculture. They create products and services that compete on price and performance while significantly reducing humankind‘s impact on the environment.

Sustainable technologies – also called cleantech or greentech today – improve financial performance because products are made using less energy and materials, and less waste and toxics. These companies tend to attract experienced, visionary management and top employees. They also attract leading suppliers and customers who want to work with and buy from companies that contribute to their own green business strategies.

We are the future of business: organic products, efficient and renewable energy, green materials, recycled products, and green building. Isn’t it about time?

The Business of Restoration & Stewardship: True Sustainable Business

We are witnessing the beginning of a profound transformation – the successor to the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions – the Environmental Revolution. We are finally in the early stages of transitioning from our current extractive, exploitive economy into one where humans will learn to live within the means of nature. At the 11th hour of climate change, biodiversity collapse and extreme human overpopulation, society is starting to get serious about doing things differently. That is the silver lining to the grave environmental problems human and animal-kind are about to experience – out of the impending crisis will come true change.

The fundamental long term goal is a re-ordering of priorities. “Quality of Life” – the stuff that makes us human – will eventually supersede profits #for business# and consumption #for “consumers”#. In the next stage of our evolution, the role of business will change from thoughtless Industrial Age producer of endless products and profits for an unsustainably expanding population and economy to Environmental Age trader of services and products necessary to maintain a steady state balance for life on earth.

We’re nowhere near attaining this vision, but since we opened our web doors at SustainableBusiness.com in 1996, the landscape has completely changed. In the last few years, as the science behind climate change became irrefutable (and, luckily, gas prices spiked), we’ve seen every segment of society commit

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Deloitte green business training on sustainable measurement and reporting

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Shades of Green

Walk the Green Talk

Deloitte: Green Training on Sustainability Measurement and Reporting

by Dfleischer on January 4, 2010

Deloitte, the firm originally known for its accounting and audit services, has begun to integrate sustainability into its core business functions, including strategy, consulting and tax services. It also recently launched the Center for Sustainability Performance (CSP) to provide on-site client training, research and development, with a focus on corporate sustainability measurement and reporting.

The CSP just announced a new training, Sustainability Measurement and Reporting: Tools, Methods, and Metrics, a two-day workshop on January 14, 2010 in Waltham, MA, led by Mark W. McElroy, director of research at Deloitte’s CSP.

Deloitte has coined the term “Sustainability Management” (SM) as a new and credible management function that is here to stay. And as we know, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.”

The goal of the workshop is to help make sense of the range of tools, methods, and metrics currently ava

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