An introduction to the "Sustainability Quadrum," developed to help organizations implement sustainability on a daily basis.

1. Sustainability Quadrum Introductory Orientation The requires a brief www.FeliciaChavez.com

2. It is four quadrants: 1 2 3 4

3. Each square contains a spectrum. For example: Rigor Accountability

4. “ Accountability” is our “base line,” or “bottom line.” Rigor Accountability

5. “ Rigor” is our “target,” or “top line.” Rigor Accountability

6. Just as with semantic differential scales…

7. “ Are you feeling happy?” 

8. “ Sad?” 

9. “ Neutral?” 

10. … Rigor and Accountability are on a scale.

11. Quadrant 1 applied

12. When we have a policy to record who purchases what, when and why, we are facilitating accountability . Accountability RIGOR

13. When we go the extra mile to cross-pollinate with other organizations about products and services purchased, we are facilitating rigorous purchasing practices. Accountability RIGOR

14. Here we regularly and in widely comprehensible language communicate our, for example, financial standing. In this way everyone in the organization makes daily decisions against a background of current and comprehensive information. Accountability RIGOR

15. Apply the “triple bottom line” lens.

16. “ Triple Top Line” “ Triple Bottom Line” Ecological Social Economic

17. “ Triple Top Line” “ Triple Bottom Line” Ecological Social Economic

18. “ Triple Top Line” “ Triple Bottom Line” Ecological Social Economic

19. Combine the elements

20. Accountability Financial Social Ecological Ensure all departments are informed about the impact their activities have on the financial standing of the organization, positive and negative. Document who says what publicly as a representative of the organization, and when. Monitor impact/consequences. Document who/what/why for major decisions/purchases. Same with regard to social impact Ensure that persons making decisions with regard to materials and service use and purchase (purchase in particular) are on the lookout for the best choice environmentally. Ensure all departments are kept up to date with regard to the environmental, social, and financial impacts of the organization as a whole on the environment, society, and the economy. Same with regard to social impact Plug in to or develop info networks w/other organizations/individuals to make the most informed purchasing decisions w/regard to environmental impact. Audit Same with regard to social impact Develop a model/framework/check-list to optimally guide material and supplier purchases with regard to environmental impact. Financial Social Ecological RIGOR

21. Actions to facilitate accountability Accountability Financial Social Ecological Ensure all departments are informed about the impact their activities have on the financial standing of the organization, positive and negative. Document who says what publicly as a representative of the organization, and when. Monitor impact/consequences. Document who/what/why for major decisions/purchases. Same with regard to social impact Ensure that persons making decisions with regard to materials and service use and purchase (purchase in particular) are on the lookout for the best choice environmentally. Ensure all departments are kept up to date with regard to the environmental, social, and financial impacts of the organization as a whole on the environment, society, and the economy. Same with regard to social impact Plug in to or develop info networks w/other organizations/individuals to make the most informed purchasing decisions w/regard to environmental impact. Audit Same with regard to social impact Develop a model/framework/check-list to optimally guide material and supplier purchases with regard to environmental impact. Financial Social Ecological RIGOR

22. Actions to facilitate rigor Accountability Financial Social Ecological Ensure all departments are informed about the impact their activities have on the financial standing of the organization, positive and negative. Document who says what publicly as a representative of the organization, and when. Monitor impact/consequences. Document who/what/why for major decisions/purchases. Same with regard to social impact Ensure that persons making decisions with regard to materials and service use and purchase (purchase in particular) are on the lookout for the best choice environmentally. Ensure all departments are kept up to date with regard to the environmental, social, and financial impacts of the organization as a whole on the environment, society, and the economy. Same with regard to social impact Plug in to or develop info networks w/other organizations/individuals to make the most informed purchasing decisions w/regard to environmental impact. Audit Same with regard to social impact Develop a model/framework/check-list to optimally guide material and supplier purchases with regard to environmental impact. Financial Social Ecological RIGOR

23. Both Accountability Financial Social Ecological Ensure all departments are informed about the impact their activities have on the financial standing of the organization, positive and negative. Document who says what publicly as a representative of the organization, and when. Monitor impact/consequences. Document who/what/why for major decisions/purchases. Same with regard to social impact Ensure that persons making decisions with regard to materials and service use and purchase (purchase in particular) are on the lookout for the best choice environmentally. Ensure all departments are kept up to date with regard to the environmental, social, and financial impacts of the organization as a whole on the environment, society, and the economy. Same with regard to social impact Plug in to or develop info networks w/other organizations/individuals to make the most informed purchasing decisions w/regard to environmental impact. Audit Same with regard to social impact Develop a model/framework/check-list to optimally guide material and supplier purchases with regard to environmental impact. Financial Social Ecological RIGOR

24. The other quadrants are: Rigor Accountability Public Education Transparency

25. The other quadrants are: Rigor Accountability Public Education Transparency Restoration Metrics

26. The other quadrants are: Rigor Accountability Public Education Transparency Restoration Metrics Inspiration Continuous Improvement

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