The Three Secrets of Green Business: Unlocking Competitive Advantage in a Low Carbon Economy

Gareth Kane

Dec 2009 · Taylor & Francis

About this ebook

Business is coming under increasing pressure from government, customers and campaigning groups to improve its environmental performance. Soaring utility and compliance costs are hitting companies where it hurts - on their bottom line. But there is another way of looking at the green agenda - as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Written by renowned green business expert Gareth Kane, this practical 'how-to' guide contains everything you need to know about making your business green and increasing profits. Key features include:

' The Three Secrets of Green Business Success.

' Preparing To Go Green - change management, indicators, communication and marketing.

' Small Steps - the easy actions that will cut waste of materials, water and energy and save you money.

' Huge Leaps - the really big changes that will make your business truly green by changing your processes, products and business models.

' Hundreds of handy hints and tips.

' Checklists and a brainstorming tool

Packed with examples, this book provides a highly accessible, practical guide to those who want to introduce sustainability into their business or organization quickly and effectively.

About the author

Gareth Kane, an environmental consultant, has worked with hundreds of organisations to improve their environmental performance. He has appeared as a media pundit on sustainability issues on the BBC Six O'Clock News, Countryfile and The Politics Show. In 2008 The Journal newspaper named Gareth as a 'Rising Star, Future Leader' for his work on sustainability.