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Companies Going Green - Does it Pay Off?

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Between watching the nightly news, perusing the Web or unwinding with your favorite print media, you've probably heard about companies across the globe going green. The reason? To save money and be more environmentally friendly (and let's face it, it's a smart public relations move too).

However,are the costs associated with going green worth the trouble? Companies nationwide are giving the thumbs up. Check out this video from BusinessWeek.com and see how one company is successfully using solar technology to cut costs.

And according to a Barometer Survey from PricewaterhousCoopers, leading private growth businesses are addressing energy efficiency and reducing waste. In fact, about 50% of the the businesses surveyed are moving towards greater energy efficiency. Survey highlights included:

-47% of leading private companies are working to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste in their organizations.

-Primary goals are to operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and ensure long-term corporate growth.

-Most common efforts include introducing recycling programs, reducing energy usage, and exploring new energy-efficient technologies and equipment.



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