Als Quote by Stuart Rose
“I have always been an advocate and was, in my last job at M&S, a supporter of the Al Gore dictum that a sustainable business can be a profitable business. We were the first sizeable company in the U.K. to prove that was the case.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Conference, United Kingdom, 2015
Sustainable practices can be profitable, proving environmental responsibility and financial success are not mutually exclusive.
In simple terms: Green business can also be good business.
Key Takeaway
Invest in sustainability for profit.
Themes
sustainability
profitability
business strategy
environment
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- policy making
- investor pitches
- educational seminars
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
corporate responsibility
economics
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure green ROI?
- What barriers hinder sustainable adoption?
A Different Perspective
Transition costs can be high and ROI may be delayed.
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