Business Sustainability Roadmap
The case for business sustainability is clear—cut costs, get ahead of competitors and importantly, help the environment. Queensland businesses embedding sustainability as a core part of their business are already capitalising on opportunities to improve profits, motivate employees and expand market opportunities.
A sustainable business is resilient and adaptable to a changing and challenging business climate. The community now looks to the sustainability features of products and organisations when making business decisions—making the case for progression to a sustainable enterprise clear and compelling.
The Business Sustainability Roadmap
The Business Sustainability Roadmap (PDF, 550K)* demonstrates the way a business can progress on the sustainability journey and what new capabilities are needed to become a sustainable enterprise.
It provides a framework for businesses serious about taking up the sustainability challenge. It includes a number of features, including:
- destinations which represent milestones in the sustainability journey
- a quick reference guide to help you evaluating your business’s position in regards to the key themes of engagement, footprint, innovation and systems
- a self-assessment checklist to give your business an overview of its progress in terms of business sustainability.
More information
If you would like to schedule or attend a Business Sustainability Roadmap presentation please email sustainable.industries@derm.qld.gov.au.
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Last updated 14 March 2012