SUSTAINABILITY

Evolving product and energy resource limitations, unpredictable market forces, and evermore strident regulatory policies provide an opportune moment to develop economic development strategies that employ pragmatic sustainability as a critical component. A business plan influenced by sustainable disciplines will better navigate emerging constraints in resources and regulation by utilizing raw material more efficiently to reduce the environmental footprint of a company or institution, which leads to reduced costs and improved margins. Concurrent to employing sustainability-based manufacturing operations and product delivery services, new markets of consumers should emerge to whom leading-edge product innovation and sustainable practices appeal.