Sustainability Strategies
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