5. Transformation Methods and Green Sigma

5.1. Transformation Methods Facilitate Implementing Initiatives

New legislation, community pressure, or customer-safety concerns have historically spurred initiatives that benefited the environment. Section 1.1 in Chapter 1, “Driving Forces and Challenges That Organizations Face,” provides examples of such improvements, and all stakeholders of society—from government lawmakers to corporate executives and consumer advocates—deserve the credit. In recent years, many companies have developed their own green strategies specifically to foster environmental stewardship, methodically identify new opportunities, and prioritize investment decisions to meet internally driven objectives and respond to external ...

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