Over 50 professional teams participated in our second annual survey of sustainability practices conducted in September, 2009. The results reveal that while the current economic conditions have caused about a third of professional teams to curtail at least some of their environmental plans and programs, the long term trends indicate an increasing focus on implementing sustainability initiatives:
- 60% of teams say their sustainability initiatives are a ‘high or “very high” priority.
- Over 90% of teams say their executive management have a positive perspective on developing a green business strategy.
- 80% of teams have formed or are actively considering forming an internal green team.
- 80% of teams expect the emphasis on environmental programs to be increasing in the future.
- Nearly 50% of teams have developed or are actively considering developing a sustainability plan with short and long-term goals.
- 25% of teams have a full-time employee dedicated to their green program or are actively considering adding a full-time green employee.
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