We often hear the loosely used terminology of being “Green” or “Eco-Friendly” these days. This rapidly growing trend is becoming much more prominent among California businesses with the services and products they provide. When researching the self-proclaimed green services and products that most businesses advertise, you will often find two or less things that actually substantiate their green efforts. As Californians, we are responsible for the leadership and trends we set for the rest of the country. Our initiative in establishing better business practices that incorporate environmental consideration will certainly set the bar and minimum standards for others to follow.

 

We help business owners get ahead of the Green Trend.

 

In times of rapidly changing and challenging market conditions, companies have a unique opportunity to examine business as usual. Greening a business is a fundamental shift in how companies function in a new era of resource constraint and regulation, transforming challenges into opportunities for bottom line cost savings, innovation, and more efficient and engaging business practices. Incorporating environmental awareness into business practices allows you to differentiate your business in the eyes of customers, prospects and employees, as well as managing unpredictable energy and resource costs.

 

Golden State Employer Services is a green business committed to helping you expand your current potential and explore new business opportunities. The most powerful and cost-effective ways to "go green" are not always obvious. Kevin Kaanehe is an experienced LEED Accredited Professional who provides sustainability consulting services that identify the most impactful and cost-effective business strategies to maximize return on your investment, while also reducing your company's carbon footprint.

 

 

Green business is smart business. Going green provides bottom line cost savings, as well as a competitive advantage in the marketplace. It allows your company to act proactively to address new environmental requirements from vendors and suppliers, while getting ahead of upcoming legislation. A solid environmental program also attracts the highest quality employees to your company and keeps those that you have happy and healthy. Green companies operate their businesses to meet their needs, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. To learn more about business eco-advantages, contact Kevin for a consultation to review your current contribution to sustainability, or find out more about how to implement a green initiative into your business plan. 

 

Below are just a few examples of how Golden State Employer Services may help you optimize your business by implementing eco-friendly practices.

 

Improve Profitability with Cost Savings
Reduce energy and other resource usage and costs
Recycle and minimize waste
Optimize the supply chain
Take advantage of rebates and incentives
Use effective remote collaboration technologies to minimize expensive business travel

Competitive Advantage as a Partner in the Green Community
Attract new green consumers and open new markets
Generate interest from the investment community
Outperform your less savvy competitors
Improve company reputation and brand image in your community
Enhance customer, supplier, vendor and other stakeholder perceptions
Certify as a green business in California
Create innovative, environmentally focused products and services
California Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP)

Mitigate Risk & Enhance Knowledge of Environmental Laws
Meet legal requirements
Anticipate new regulations
Address new supplier and vendor environmental requirements
Engage stakeholders proactively

Attract Top Talent, Retain Employees, and Save Money
Increase employee productivity
Recruit top talent
Improve employee morale and retention
Promote a healthy and safe work environment

Make California a Safer and Healthier Place
Reduce environmental impacts
Practice corporate social responsibility
Build community goodwill
Contribute to the solution of California’s environmental issues