The Rewards of Sustainability

• Operational cost savings due to reduced waste
• Compliance penalty reductions – the benefits of which go straight to the bottom line
• Reduced health and safety costs
• Lower labour costs – better working conditions can increase the motivation and productivity, and reduce the absenteeism of logistics workers
• Reduced water, energy, fuel and transportation costs
• Reduced dependence on fluctuating prices of resources
• Regulatory compliance (SOX)
• Enhanced reputation–engaging in sustainable behaviour can make an organisation more attractive to suppliers and customers, not to mention investors
• Increased revenue from better customer relationship – improved supply chain automation increases deal size by 3-5%