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Opportunity Assessment and Audit As part of this service we will.
Purpose : Provide clients with a comprehensive understanding of what opportunities exist and what actions are already under way to support the organization's environmental program. Example: The Hotel Madera in Washington D.C. identified practices and products that could be quickly made more eco-friendly, saving more than $30,000 in the first year. Example: An eco-conscious company explicitly booked a $59,000 meeting at the Hotel Monaco in Seattle based on the hotel's environmental program. This program includes all the items in "Opportunity Assessment and Audit" plus:
Purpose : Assist clients in implementing the recommendations of the "Opportunity Assessment and Audit" across the relevant functional areas. Example: Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants decided to formalize their environmental program, which they named "Kimpton Earthcare." Within 9 months they rolled it out to all 42 of their hotels. And, through the use of a performance dashboard, Kimpton corporate monitors and rewards the hotels for their progress and success, and helps the hotels improve in areas where they identify problems. Earthcare is now considered the leading eco program within the boutique and lifestyle hotel industry. A metrics-based software tool that enables you to assess the progress of your environmental program across the organization, either at a moment in time or cumulatively. Purpose : Provide executives with the hard data they need to evaluate and adjust the program. Example: Within 90 days of implementing a performance dashboard, the Hotel Burnham, Monaco Chicago , and 70 Park Avenue increased their green program compliance from 70% to 90%. Carbon, Energy, And Waste Audits An audit and report on your organization's carbon footprint, energy usage, and waste generation. This includes a review and discussion of clean energy and carbon offset options, energy conservation and efficiencies, and recycling opportunities. Purpose : Uncover carbon reduction opportunities and cost savings from energy and waste efficiency measures. Example: Hotel Allegro saved $21,000 in one year simply by implementing a cardboard recycling program. An environmental education and training program customized to your corporate culture, employee availability, and budget, including regular communication and updates through a monthly newsletter. Purpose : Educate and inspire employees about the importance of the program and their involvement in it. Example: After they were trained, employees at the Firesky Hotel in Scottsdale , Arizona were inspired by the benefits of the hotel's environmental program, and by the fact that each department could contribute to its success. Within 90 days the hotel implemented 10 new products and practices that had previously been "pending." One employee commented, "It is great to see what I do at home being done at the office." Brand Evolution through Public Relations and Marketing Business Evolution Consulting has relationships with the top green publications that focus on the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) sustainability community. Through these channels we bring visibility to your green programs to ensure maximum public awareness and business value. BEC will also identify environmental award opportunities relevant to your business and submit all application materials on your behalf. Purpose : Strengthen your company's brand by achieving publicity and third party validation of your environmental program. Example: National Geographic Traveler magazine gave its 2006 "National GeoTourism Award" for Kimpton Hotel's EarthCare program. The publication went out to over 300,000 subscribers. For more information:
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