The Sustainable Operations Summit

Three pledges that I am sure we will hear ad nauseam during this election year. Pledges that reflect the concerns of the American people and American businesses. Our leaders in government have mostly failed to tackle these issues because they put themselves and their parties before the interests of the American people. As the U.S. sits on the sidelines, debating the validity of climate change, the rest of the world is making substantial investments in clean energy and sustainable technologies for the sake of the planet and the betterment of their economies.

Well, we have sat on the sidelines long enough and it is apparent that it is now up to us to address these critical issues. The business community, city leadership and entrepreneurs are coming together to find cost effective solutions to address climate change. “Going green” is estimated to be a $100 billion dollar business by the year 2017. Whether you believe in the science behind climate change or not, you cannot overlook the solid data that confirms the cost savings and efficiency gains of organizations that have embraced sustainability as a core value. Further, as an American you cannot deny the need to invest in clean energy as a way to strengthen our economy, our national security and provide a wholesome future for our children.