There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. The ROI of Sustainability white paper defines a model for calculating the ROI for investments in sustainable business.It includes tangible and intangible benefits related to cost savings, revenue enhancement, employee and customer satisfaction and business risk.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary – The ROI Model for Sustainability Programs
The Business Benefits of Sustainability – Roadmap and Executive Alignment and Support
The ROI Model Defined – Tangible and Intangible Benefits, KPIs, Metrics
Tangible Benefits – Cost Savings & Higher Revenue
Intangible Benefits – Marketing Improvements, Employee Retention and Recruitment
Risk Reduction – Understanding materiality and business impact
Conclusion – Creating the Business Case for Sustainability