When you study history, you see that the challenges society faces are cyclical in nature. If you get nostalgic for the good old days, watch the local television station that rebroadcasts shows from the 70s. You might notice the hot issues look awfully familiar: saving the environment, the energy crisis, race relations, immigration.
The buzz words have changed: global warming, carbon footprints, diversity. But the issues remain as thorny and controversial as ever. In the case of global warming, arguments rage on, with standard bearers on both sides questioning each others agendas, and the very validity of the issue itself.
Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of belief and philosophy, one thing seems to be clear: going green has become a mandate for business. Its time to take stock and consider how to approach this issue. Your business systems ERP, Accounting, Human Resources – can help you turn this challenge into an opportunity.
As you use your IT and software technology to track the direction your carbon footprint is taking you, consider these benefits to going green.
Despite the perception that greening a business is expensive,...