1. reasons
your company needs
a sustainability strategy
(and climate change isn’t one of them)

2. Sustainability is good for business — period
That’s why organizations around the world are implementing
sustainability strategies in increasing numbers
Consider these facts about sustainability:
It’s good for profitability. Your shareholders expect it.
1 Harvard Business Review cites more sustainable
companies as outperforming their peers on
net margin (+6%), return on assets (+3%), and
return on equity (+11%) for the past eight years.
5 In an Ernst & Young survey, 66% of sustainability
executives report an increase in inquiries
from shareholders and investors regarding
sustainability-related issues.
Source: Harvard Business Review Source: Ernst & Young survey in cooperation with GreenBiz
Group, Six Growing Trends In Corporate Sustainability
2 6
It drives growth. According to Accenture, Your customers expect it. According to
78% of companies agree that sustainability is Accenture, consumer demand is the primary
vital to the future growth of their business. driver of investment in sustainable initiatives at
Source: Accenture, Long-Term Growth, Short-Term 62% of companies.
Differentiation, and Profits from Sustainable Products Source: Accenture, Long-Term Growth, Short-Term
and Services Differentiation, and Profits from Sustainable Products
and Services
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It cuts costs. In an Ernst & Young survey, Your competition is doing it. 51% of companies
74% of respondents cited cost reduction surveyed by the Carbon Disclosure Project say
as the principal driver of their company’s they have a dedicated budget for energy efficiency
sustainability agenda. programs; according to an Ernst & Young report, 70%
Source: Ernst & Young survey in cooperation with GreenBiz of billion-dollar companies in the United States are
Group, Six Growing Trends In Corporate Sustainability implementing energy mix strategies.
Source: Carbon Disclosure Project; Ernst & Young Report,
Cleantech Matters
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It delivers superior stock performance.
Since 2006, companies listed on the Carbon
Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) delivered
returns of 67.4%, more than double the 31.1%
return of the Global 500.
Source: Carbon Disclosure Project
Sustainability strategies are not only good for the environment. They are good for your business, too.
With over 130 years of energy experience, as well as best-in-class software, hardware, solutions,
and services, Schneider Electric™ can help your company develop a sustainability strategy that
contributes to your bottom line.
Visit www.schneider-electric.com/struxureware to learn more!
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