Get Leaner, Greener and More Profitable
Next sustainability workshops for Marin businesses starting June 7
Is your company sitting on thousands of dollars in hidden profits?
By making some simple changes in your operating practices, you can recover savings that go directly to your bottom line. And, at the same time, make your company greener and more efficient.
Learn more about this series of results-oriented workshops:
Who should participate
Smart Start Workshop – June 7-8
Results you can expect
How the program works
What participating companies are saying
A collaboration of green business innovators
Greening for Profit is brought to you by the City of San Rafael, several Marin Chambers of Commerce and Dominican University of California’s Environmental Finance Center and Green MBA program.
- Lauralee Barbaria, Dominican Univ. of Calif.; Hunter Lovins, Natural Capitalism Solutions; Bob Brown, Volunteer Coordinator, Greening for Profit
The workshops are conducted by Natural Capitalism Solutions, the internationally renowned business sustainability consultants founded by Hunter Lovins. Their diverse client list includes the likes of Clif Bar, Stanford University and Williams Sonoma, as well as the Government of Germany — even the US Pentagon.
Thanks to a grant from Marin Community Foundation, Greening for Profit workshops are being offered at a deep discount. This one-time opportunity is available to only 36 Marin businesses. So sign up now.
Who should participate
While companies of many sizes and varied industries have profited from Natural Capitalism workshops, these categories offer high potential:
- 5-300 employees
- Family-owned businesses
- Company-owned facilities or with sub-metered utilities
- Food processors and independent restaurants
- Manufacturing and assembly, i.e., furniture makers, auto repair
- Distribution and transportation
- Independent retailers
- Hospitality
- Assisted living
- Banks
Results you can expect
Greening for Profit workshops are designed to deliver significant bottom line results, and more. Guided by an expert coach, your company will create a customized action plan that:
- Reduces energy and water use
- Increases employee productivity
- Attracts new customers
- Takes advantage of a powerful peer community
Through these workshops, you transform your business into a leaner, greener and more profitable company. That translates into happier employees, satisfied customers and visibility as a green business leader.
How the program works
Choose from two ways to participate — both help you implement detailed action items and measure your results.
Master’s Program (in progress)
- 8 local companies, 2 representatives from each
- 4 full-day sessions, once a month
- Expert coach from Natural Capitalism, assisted by Dominican University Green MBA alumni
- Topics covered include lighting, HVAC, office equipment, water, waste, travel & transportation
- Strategic guidance in branding, employee & customer engagement, change management, financing, purchasing
Session closed (started April 24)
Cost — $1,300 (a $4,000 value)
Smart Start Workshop – accepting applications now
- 20 local companies, 1 representative from each
- one full-day session, one half-day session plus a follow-up meeting
- Expert coach from Natural Capitalism, assisted by Dominican University Green MBA alumni
- Topics covered include lighting, HVAC, office equipment
- Strategic guidance in financing and purchasing
When you participate in the Smart Start Workshop you receive three benchmark audits: HVAC, Lighting and Office Equipment. The audits help identify which measures are most appropriate for you to focus on. To continue monitoring your progress after the program, you also receive a one-year subscription to your choice of these Solutions at the Speed of Business software modules: Lighting, Office Equipment or HVAC.
June 7-8 (additional follow-up session TBA)
*Workshop cost (a $1,300 value)
- businesses $400
- nonprofits $300
*Refer friends and business associates to the workshop and earn 25% off your fee for each organization that participates.
Space is limited, sign up now.
What participating companies say
“The workshop material is presented in a way that’s very doable.”
~ Mickey Pederson, Marin YMCA
“This program has been a real eye-opener for me. We’re finding ways to save money and resources.”
~ Kelly Augustin, United Markets
“I thought we were well on our way to sustainability … and we realized we were just scratching the surface.”
~ Hale Foote, Scandic Springs
