There are still those who laugh behind their hands at the whole greenie idea of sustainability. After all, in the real world when you’re focused on making budget for the next quarter, who has time to save the planet with a smaller carbon footprint? But, ironically, that misapprehension illustrates the whole point of sustainability – most particularly as it applies to those who are immersed in the day-to-day business of implementing SAP software solutions.
Let me explain that. Call it the Law of Unintended Consequences. The impact of the big idea of sustainability is to empower and enable practical and sensible measures. Here’s an example: sustainability in architecture is giving rise to office environments which are simply a lot nicer to work in. Measures to lower the overall consumption footprint of buildings is making them warmer in winter and cooler in summer, with better use of natural light, better air quality, more pleasing aesthetics, and much higher durability. And, as it turns out, these green buildings are boosting productivity and staff retention for employers, delivering a higher return on investment for property developers – and of course saving the planet with a smaller carbon footprint.
Click here to read the full article in the May 2010 edition of Inside SAP.
