Keep Louisiana Beautiful Business Sustainability Workshops
From Clean Biz To A More Sustainable Company
Workshop Overview
Keep Louisiana Beautiful has partnered with LifeCity to conduct three workshops throughout the State of Louisiana to help businesses and organizations take meaningful actions to be more environmentally responsible. Come learn how small changes in the way you do business can lessen your environmental impact and increase your sustainability efforts. You can deepen your impact while improving your bottom line.
If you've always wanted to understand how to keep up with the changing constraints of environmental resources, this workshop will help you quickly get up to speed as a business leader ready to adjust to changing times.
Who Should Attend a Workshop?
Whether you are a company just starting its green journey wanting to learn how to shift to become more environmentally responsible, or you are a seasoned sustainability leader who is interested in taking your company's impact to the next level, this workshop is for you!
At this workshop, you will learn:
- Basic principles of sustainability and resilience
- Immediate strategies to save money with positive community outcomes
- How to take advantage of local, state, and national green incentives
- How to leverage sustainability to improve your customer and coworker relationships
June 6: Ouachita Parish - Tower Plaza 1500 North 19th Street, Monroe
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch will be served. Please bring a reusable water bottle, snacks and a sweater.
Agenda
- Welcome by KLB and LifeCity
- Introductions
- How to Save Money and Go Green - Learn how operating a more sustainable company can help you grow your business and save costs. Green Tax Credits and Rebates -Learn about available local and federal resources to incentivize sustainability at your business.Green Tax Credits and Rebates -Learn about available tax credits and rebates to incentivize sustainability at your business.
- Assess Your Business for Opportunity - Learn how your business can identify opportunities for cost savings through sustainable practices.
- Best Practices for Recycling, Litter Abatement, and Energy Reduction - Learn the principles and best practices to take action today to reduce energy, waste, and litter at your workplace.
- Lunch provided by KLB
- How to Engage your team and community in your business sustainability efforts.
- Create Your Sustainability Roadmap - Take action by developing the top 3 opportunities for your business through a sustainability and resilience plan.
About Our Presenter
Liz Shephard has more than a decade of experience in coaching and training companies working towards greater equity and sustainability, including small and large corporations like the J.M. Smucker Company and Ochsner Health. Grounded in a place-based approach, Liz understands the challenges facing Louisiana and our opportunity to lead our State toward a brighter, healthier future. Trained as both a facilitator and LEED Green associate, Liz and her company help businesses maximize both social and environmental impact while growing profits. Learn more about Liz here.
