Businesses Take Green Movement Lead

Are businesses leading the green movement? If the recent Rio+20 Summit is any indication, then yes they are. Dozens of companies at the summit unveiled their plans for how they intended to lower their environmental footprint.

So what does it mean when Microsoft commits to being carbon neutral by the end of 2013? Why does Kleenex cutting their amount of wood fiber by 50% have to do with you?

It shows how businesses, no matter how big or small, are looking to benefit from the green movement. Several reasons for undertaking sustainability initiatives include good publicity, bottom-line savings, and happier consumers and employees.

There are many benefits for businesses that are going green. What are some of your favorites? Has your business discovered any benefits?

Source: Business Insider