{"id":1042,"date":"2014-10-10T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2014-10-10T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=1042"},"modified":"2014-10-20T10:51:15","modified_gmt":"2014-10-20T15:51:15","slug":"pe-sustainable-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/1042\/pe-sustainable-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Inputs Gives Companies a \u201cSustainable Edge\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SustainabilityPESM2\"\u201cThe Sustainable Edge\u2122<\/a>,\u201d a new report from UL Environment details findings that companies with active sustainability strategies are able to reduce operating costs as well as drive profitability and new market opportunities. In fact, the report posits that \u201cconcerns about the impact of products and manufacturing processes on the health of people and the environment are now a driving factor in purchasing decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

From this engineer\u2019s perspective, a commitment to sustainability involves analyzing every input, process, design, and standard we use. The old saying goes \u2013 \u201cthat which is measured, improves.\u201d\u00a0 The process of understanding inputs and how these are utilized has been proven to result in measureable savings. The ability to identify and improve inputs across a broad spectrum – sales process, design, raw materials, processing, reprocessing, back-end practices, and energy utilization \u2013 leads to the ability to effectively use inputs to your advantage. Companies who\u00a0understand how to best manage their inputs will have a lasting competitive advantage over those who do not.<\/p>\n

The advantages of a sustainable company include:<\/p>\n