Build sustainability across borders

When it comes to the costs of products or services, organizations seldom leave a stone unturned in an effort to uncover potential opportunities to reduce or maintain costs. These efforts often include frequently reviewing internal operations to ensure the organization is operating efficiently. In addition, organizations commonly consider cost saving opportunities beyond their “borders” and work with suppliers and vendors to seek opportunities to reduce material and labor costs along the entire value chain.

Now, organizations are starting to use the same value chain approach to sustainability. Many organizations have fully explored sustainability options within their…