The recently released MIT Sloan Management Review study showed that while most companies (92%) are addressing sustainability in some way, most companies don't have a clear idea of where to start. Those who do pursue sustainability aggressively, however, are seeing positive effects on their bottom line.

Harvard Business Review Discusses Green Metrics

The Harvard Business Review wrote an interesting article called "The Right Green Metrics" that discusses the definition of green. Who is greener? Walmart because they are demanding sustainable practices from all suppliers, or Dell because they plant trees for every computer sold? The article discusses Newsweek's Rankings of 100 Top Green businesses - both of which we shared on our Facebook page as part of a social media push this month.



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Mark Katchen, managing principal of the Phylmar Group, spoke on CNN Headline News Local Edition this month about what some companies such as GE and Nike are doing to incorporate sustainability initiatives into their core business processes. He shares his predictions for 2010 and reflects on the evolution of environmental efforts. To watch the interview please click here: CNN interview

In addition, Mark was a guest on the program "Sparks to Flame" with host Sheryl Parks on KBZNZ Business Radio. He discussed, "Sustainability - is it part of your value proposition?" and gave an overview of the Phylmar Group. Click here for details.

The Phylmar Group launched a new service for environment and safety professionals called the Phylmar Regulatory Roundtable Environment and Sustainability Forum in partnership with Beyond Compliance, LLC. Modeled after our successful, OHS, AFIRM and BioPharma forums, the Environment and Sustainability forum provides in-person and online networking opportunities for our members as well as specialized, current information pertaining to proposed and enacted California and federal environmental regulations and legislation. The group's Director is Gary Lucks, a principal attorney and scientist with Beyond Compliance, LLC with over 20 years of environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability experience. For more information on the forum, please click here.