This Report is intended for use by global companies seeking information on sustainability strategies that deliver business value – economic, social, and environmental performance improvement. It was prepared by Susan Graff and a team of researchers for presentation at The Conference Board: The Promise and Challenge of Sustainable Development conference held in New York June […]
Read MoreThis article appeared in the January/February 2003 issue of Green@work Magazine. A hot topic, corporate responsibility embraces the most dynamic set of business issues facing leadership today. Living daily under heightened scrutiny from consumers, investors and communities that question business practices, global companies are now seeking to manage the social, human and natural capital of […]
Read MoreSusan Graff and her project team conducted an independent assessment of the Delta Air Lines Environmental Management System (EMS). The team evaluated the existing EMS and recommended changes; gathered evidence of sustainable “beyond compliance” activities as a means for generating productivity gains; and evaluated how activities were measured, communicated and tied to Delta daily operations. […]
Read MoreSusan Graff and her project team provided FedEx with corporate sustainable development awareness training and facilitation to support executive team business strategy development on sustainability reporting. They benchmarked marketplace developments on sustainable development and designed the executive training program.
Read MoreFoodservice Packaging Institute’s Paper Recovery Alliance and Plastic Recovery Group: Working with MRFS, composters and end markets to reduce existing barriers to the successful recovery of paper and plastic foodservice packaging.
Read MoreSkanska USA / Beers Construction came to Susan Graff and her project team for assistance with sustainability-related staff trainings, ISO 14001 EMS development, and guidance on reducing resource use and improving construction waste recycling. The team created an instructor training program on sustainable development awareness, which was designed to efficiently reach 2,500 employees. Graff also […]
Read MoreGreetings from RRS! We’ve shortened our Resource Recycling Systems name to reflect our expanded outlook, which now goes well beyond our proud roots in recycling. For years we have been known for our recycling, waste reduction and recovery work. Heck, recycling has been part of our name! We have success stories from various municipalities, associations, […]
Read MoreProject Overview Resource Recycling Systems operated a Waste and Recycling Management Program at 11 health system campuses in Michigan and northern Indiana. This case study shows how we were able to increase recycling levels while simultaneously providing financial savings to the health system. Enhanced Recycling Programs Recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, and plastic typically […]
Read MoreStrategic Assessment, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement and Reporting for Commercial Operations The Client Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management group with luxury hotels, resorts and residences in destinations around the world. The Group operates 45 hotels in 28 countries worldwide. Mandarin Oriental strives to create value for stakeholders, care for […]
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