Efforts'
Companies, cities and individuals are getting involved in the green movement.
They are doing there part to keep the environment healthier by reducing humans'
impact on the land, using recycled metals and nontoxic substances, organic
gardening, adding more green space, building using environmentally friendly
materials and more.
An increasing number of businesses are beginning to see it as a market
advantage, especially when you consider organic foods is one of the fastest
growing markets.
Here are some reasons that organizations and businesses have moved in that
direction:
* Employees care
o According to a recent survey by progressive community network Care2, 48
percent of employees say they would work for less pay, if they could work for a
socially responsible company. And they would work hard; according to the survey
40 percent of employees would be willing to work longer hours for a job at a
socially responsible company.
* Research dictates they need to be concerned
o Turner Construction company conducted a study that revealed more than 70% of
executives believe that green buildings enhance student performance.
* Environmental groups are forcing companies to become more responsible
* Due to pressure from environmental groups, now the top 30 banks have stopped
funding environmentally and socially irresponsible corporations and have become
more "green."
* Competition from other environmental activities pressures companies to change
their marketing initiatives
* Levi's is introducing its 100% organic jeans this fall.
* Nike is making organic sportswear and talking about becoming a responsible
citizen.
* A growing number of retailers are experimenting with more environmentally
sensitive and energy efficient stores.
* McDonald's started serving Fair Trade Certified(tm) coffee in 658 of its
restaurants in New England and Albany, NY. These locations switched 100 percent
of their coffee products over to Fair Trade Certified(tm) organic coffee from
Newman's Own Organics, roasted by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. They started
this as a regional launch and with a goal of expanding it across the country.
Even more so, companies are starting to recognize that they need to be
concerned with the triple bottom line-how they make decisions based upon the
economic, environmental and social impact.
Unfortunately, the majority of people believe that green marketing refers
solely to the promotion or advertising of products with environmental
characteristics. This is only part of the equation. Green marketing incorporates
a broad range of activities, including product modification, changes to the
production process, packaging changes, as well as modifying advertising.
Here are some of the things you can do to incorporate the green movement into
your marketing efforts:
* When manufacturing your products - consider using recycled materials for
packaging and incorporating organic fibers or other materials. Once you have
changed the way you manufacture, then make sure to make people aware that your
product packaging or materials are made using natural materials that do not harm
the environment.
* When renovating or building new - consider choosing alternative,
environmentally sound building materials and using more insulation to minimize
energy use. Make people aware that you're a company who practices socially
responsibility.
* Designate a place to recycle for both your internal and external employees as
Staples does. They promote recycling programs at its stores for printer
cartridges and consumer electronics.
* Identify local and global causes where your company and employees can get
involved and make a difference in the environment. o Consider the efforts of
Clif Bar Co., which was aware of scientific predictions of global warming and
how it would diminish the snowpack by up to 70 percent in western U.S. coastal
mountains over the next 50 years. Last winter, it launched a campaign to help
ski resorts, skiers and snowboarders combat global warming. Research dictate
consumers care about the environment. Even in the Midwest, consumers feel the
same-eight-four percent of general consumer population indicate they care about
protecting the environment, according to the Ohio Health and Wellness Research
Report(c), a research report by The Marketing Insider found in its August 2005
survey of 1,100 consumers in Ohio. They want to know that companies care as well
and the only way they can know is if you tell your story.About the Author
Colette Chandler can help your business market to the emerging green consumer.
Learn more about her October seminar at
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