Identify sustainability issues affecting the triple bottom line.
For each of the sustainability initiatives, whether it will impact social(S), environmental (En), or economic (Ec) factors in the triple bottom line. Include more than one factor as appropriate.
1. Implementing a health and wellness program to employees reduce stress, improve and reduce
2. Ensuring that all future construction projects are LEED certified.
3. Implementing a just-in-time inventor,' system to reduce costs and improve product quality.
4 Providing all employees with glass water bottle to reduce the use of plastic water and the cost of company-sponsored lunches.
5. Purchasing web software to give employees the flexibility to work remotely, reduce the number miles they must commute to work, and save on travel costs for off-site meetings.
6. Creating a code of conduct for suppliers to establish guidelines on labor wages, working conditions, health and safety.
7. Expanding into international markets to increase market share.
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