This week we will delve into the "Profit" aspect of our Sustainability Strategies model. Often referred to as "economics," profitability aspects of Sustainability are often unexpected results of Sustainability Efforts.
Session 1: The Profit Aspect of Sustainable Business
Read: R10-Sustainability Profits Copmpanies
Read: R11-Sustainable Companies are more profitable
Read: R12-The Proof is in the Profits: America's Happiest Companies Make More Money
Browse: R13-The Union Difference: A Primer On What Unions Do To The Economy
Browse: R14-Unionization and Economic Performance: Evidence on Productivity, Profits, Investment, and Growth
Browse: R15-Unions and Profitability: A Meta-Analysis
Key Learning Objectives:
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Show empirical evidence direct connection Sustainability & profits
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Start dialog on connection between Happiness and Profitability
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Draw attention to disjoint between some People & Profitability aspects of business
Session 2. View video left
Session 2 Read: Browse KKR's Team Green site link bottom panel
Case: KKR: Leveraging Sustainability
Study Questions:
(0) Run the InterAct exercise and prepare for class discussion.
(1) What is KKR doing “right” and “wrong?”
(2) What other sustainability initiatives should KKR have considered at Dollar General?
Turn in: Study Question (2)
Key Learning Objectives:
o Integration of assessment of sustainability savings in the LBO industry
o Understanding how LBO industry can contribute to sustainability
o How sustainability initiatives often lead to cost savings and increased profitability as well as increased sales
Week Three - 10-26-13
The Dirty Word-$Profit$
