The Rewards of Sustainability

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  • Operational cost savings due to reduced waste
  • Compliance penalty reductions–the benefits of which go straight to the bottom line
  • Reduced health and safety costs
  • Lower labor costs–better working conditions can increase the motivation and productivity, and reduce the absenteeism of logistics workers
  • Reduced water, energy, fuel and transportation costs
  • Reduced dependence on fluctuating prices of resources
  • Regulatory compliance (SOX)
  • Enhanced reputation–engaging in sustainable behavior can make an organization more attractive to suppliers and customers, not to mention investors
  • Increased revenue from better customer relationship–improved supply chain automation increases deal size by 3-5%