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Creating a basic green (environmental) policy What is a Green Policy? A Green Policy is your company’s statement about the commitment to sustainability and environmental management that your business is prepared to make. Having a formal green policy shows your employees and customers that managing environmental issues is a high priority for your company. A green policy usually contains the following components: A declaration of your company’s commitment to the environment. A concise description of what your company is trying to achieve with your environmental goals and how you will accomplish your goals. A commitment to prevent pollution and to continuously improve environmental performance. A commitment to keeping employees and community members safe. A statement of the strategies and actions your business is willing to undertake to meet its commitments. Green policies don’t have to be lengthy or wordy. The most effective policies are written in plain language that is motivating and inspires people to change. The policy should be communicated to all employees, stakeholders and customers as a commitment to improving environmental sustainability over time. Why do you need a Green Policy? A Green Policy defines the approach your company is taking to improve the environment and provides a framework for the development of your green practices. By creating a green vision for your business and implementing projects and practices to achieve the vision, you’ll accrue the following benefits: A healthier, safer workplace A way to engage employees and customers in discussions around green An improved financial bottom line The ability to meet customer green contractual requirements A competitive advantage in the marketplace An enhanced image in the community and with existing and potential customers. Example – ABC Pros ABC Pros is a temporary staffing firm, headquartered in Oakland, California. The company has contracts with several corporate customers. ABC Pros has a p