Verteego promotes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable business practices, highlighting their significance in mitigating risks and enhancing profitability for companies. The platform provides tools for small and medium enterprises to manage their sustainability efforts effectively and offers insights into eco-efficient operations and responsible procurement. By embracing sustainability, businesses can improve their reputation, innovate, and attract responsible customers while minimizing costs and competition.

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2. The world is changing and business will be inexorably impacted Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable Development Climate Change Polluter pays principle Eco efficiency Pollution Compliance Risk management Human rights Renewable energy Biodiversity Health Profits Responsible procurement Kyoto protocol Clean Tech Socially Responsible Investment The Global Reporting Initiative Greenhouse gas Talent shortage

3. Sustainable management has a strong impact on successful businesses Sources : Greenpeace, Novethic, War on Want NGO, World Bank Note : (1) Fair Labor Association Not to do BUSINESS & ETHICS Enron / Andersen , 2002 Accounting fraud and bankruptcy The Sarbanes-Oxley Act OPERATIONS Raw materials , 2006/07 Cost increase and Serious risk for all manufacturers SOCIETY Nestlé , 1974 The « Baby killer » report Nestlé lost USD 40 bn ENVIRONMENT Shell , 1995 Brent Spar Cut down 20 to 50 % on retailing LABOR Nike , 1998 Kasky legal case on labor conditions Nike paid USD 1,5 M to the FLA (1) The Co-operative Bank , 1992 Unique customer-led Ethical Policy Deposits amounts multiplied by 5 Patagonia , 2005 First garment take-back recycling program Save 76 % of energy on recycled fiber line The Body Shop , 1972 Invention of responsible Marketing Body shop bought for USD 1.1 bn in 2007 Interface Inc , 1994 Leader in industrial ecology USD 50 bn cost reduction in 1997 American Apparel , 1998 Sweatshop free strategy 440% growth on 3 years (2002-2005) To do

4. Sustainability may considerably improve your business's CSR 1 performance SOCIETY Assess your company’s license to operate Manage local integration Prevent costly legal expenses ENVIRONMENT Reduce your activity’s footprint Increase energy efficiency Reduce greenhouse gas emission OPERATIONS Increase your ability to generate sustainable growth 3R strategy (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse) Costs savings LABOUR Improve the well being of your employees Minimize turn over Increase attractivity BUSINESS & ETHICS Inspire trust to your stakeholders by exposing your values Prevent reputation & brand damage Access SRI 2 market The Verteego sustainability wheel perfectly applies to small & medium businesses’ preoccupations Less risks, optimized resources, new business opportunities, anticipated regulations Notes : (1) Corporate Social Responsibility (2) Socially Responsible Investment Environment Business & Ethics Activity Labour Society

5. The benefits of embracing Corporate Social Responsibility for an SME Green Procurement Responsible Customers More revenues, more trust, more compliance, more vision, more enthusiasm, more margins, more innovation, more rewards, more attractivity, more meaning, more longevity Less risks, less competition, less costs, less damage less frustrations, less unfruitful efforts, less pressure Investors Law & regulations Note: (1) Socially Responsible Investors Goodwill & intangible assets

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