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Sustainability and green practices are
becoming increasingly important as

businesses recognize the need to address
environmental challenges and create long-

term value. Nidhi Malhotra, Director, Harvey
CleanPro Industries lists down the areas of corporate preference in
implementing sustainable solutions.

orporates are By choosing eco-friendly By adopting sustainable
adopting green products, companies contribute to transportation practices,
building practices as the creation of a more sustainable companies are reducing their
part of the broader economic system. carbon footprint and lowering
Csustainability Another area is energy-efficient costs. Sustainable transportation
strategy while addressing technologies and practices that initiatives demonstrate
emerging challenges in the are widely being used to reduce commitment to environmental
environment. An integrated energy consumption. It is a stewardship and corporate social
strategy is being followed that strategic decision for companies responsibility.
leads to the development of 3Rs principles of Reduce,
green buildings. Overall adopting to improve operational efficiency, Reuse, and Recycle is the
reduce costs, and align with
green building practices aligns sustainability objectives. fundamental concept in
with the company’s goals of waste management and
reducing costs, mitigating risks, Companies have recognized sustainability. Waste generation
enhancing brand reputation, and the importance of reducing their is being minimized, additionally,
contributing to a more sustainable carbon footprint and increasingly implementing these principles
environment. procuring renewable energy can lead to cost savings and better
One of the most effective sources. This not only helps operational efficiencies.
ways for businesses to reduce in fulfilling the environmental Companies work with suppliers
their environmental impact is responsibility but provides to ensure that products and
to incorporate sustainable and companies with long-term cost materials are sourced responsibly,
eco-friendly products into their savings by reducing dependence with consideration for
operations. Green products on non-renewable fossil fuel. environmental and social impacts.
are designed to minimize By prioritizing water By tracking sustainability metrics
environmental impacts during conservation practices, companies in supply chain management
their end-to-end life cycle and are not only reducing their (SCM) systems, companies
even after it’s of no use. Green water footprint and operational prioritize renewable energy,
products play a crucial role in costs but also contributing to recycle products, and encourage
promoting sustainability by environmental sustainability and greater social responsibility
reducing environmental impact. long-term business success. among the suppliers.

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