Earth Day 2013: Action Essential to Reduce Environmental Impact

Reader Contribution by Tim Snyder
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It’s tough for a writer to say this, but I have to: Actions speak louder than words. And it looks like 2013 is shaping up to be a year for taking action, at least in the environmental arena. Hybrid and electric cars are the fastest growing segment in the automotive industry. Sales of these green vehicles are projected to rise by 14 percent in 2013, a faster growth rate than any other vehicle category. Meaningful action is also happening with regard to climate change. Instead of inciting a war of words like it did in the past, climate change is now a reality driving infrastructure upgrades like New York City’s $2.4 billion PlaNYC program –a sweeping initiative that includes features such as rainwater harvesting and many different storm readiness upgrades.

Recent research done by McKinsey & Co. reveals that companies have come to associate “green” practices not just with reputation management but also with improved efficiency and lower operating costs. Helping the environment doesn’t have to hurt your bottom line, as critics have alleged in the past. More and more companies are discovering that reducing waste and environmental impact can actually improve profitability.

Big actions are possible.

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