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This week we will delve into the "Profit" aspect of our Sustainability Strategies model. Often referred to as "economics," profitability aspects of Sustainability are often unexpected results of Sustainability Efforts.

Tuesday 1. View video left

Session 1

              

                        Read: (13) Sustainability Profits Companies

                        Read: (14) Sustainabile companies are more profitable 

                                 (15) Apps: The New Corporate Cost-Cutting Tool                         

Key Learning Objectives:

o    Direct connection sustainability & profitability?

o    Examples of companies who purport connection

Thursday 2. View video left

Session 2 Read:  Browse KKR's Team Green site link bottom panel

              Case: KKR: Leveraging Sustainability

              Study Questions:

(1)    What is KKR doing “right” and “wrong?”

(2)   What other sustainability initiatives should KKR have considered at Dollar General?

              Turn in:  Study Question  (2)

Key Learning Objectives:

o    Integration of assessment of sustainability savings in the LBO industry

o    Understanding how LBO industry can contribute to sustainability

o    How sustainability initiatives often lead to cost savings and increased profitability as well as increased sales

Week Three - 6/4 & 6-13

The Dirty Word-$Profit

The Profit Aspect of Sustainable Business

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