Sustainability Delivers Dramatic Competitive Advantage – Particularly in Recessionary Times

Volume 4, Issue 2 - 5/18/2009

A recent study performed by the AberdeenGroup shows companies are leveraging sustainability-driven strategies and initiatives to achieve impressive benefits all across the value chain - from cost reductions and enhanced brand value to optimized performance and an improved ability to attract and satisfy both talent and customers. Even in these tough economic times, companies are investing in sustainability technology solutions and services. According to the study, 57 percent of respondents indicated that they have budgets earmarked for 2009 investment in solutions and services. Click here for a copy of the complete report – Sustainability Matters: The Corporate Executive’s Strategic Agenda.

Learn about sustainability strategies and initiatives that industry leading retailers are creating and implementing to provide their companies with a competitive advantage by attending RILA’s Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC). RILA’s ESCC is the only sustainability conference designed and presented by retailers, for retailers. The conference includes quality education sessions as well as exhibit hall time where retailers and solution providers can network and discussion specific sustainability solutions. The conference will take place October 5-7, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Register today to take advantage of early bird pricing.