Seattle Author’s New Book Offers ROI Case for Sustainability

Local Consulting Expert’s Book Presents

New Financial Model – “Return on Sustainability”

(Seattle, WA) -March 24, 2009- A new book, authored by Seattle-based sustainable business consultant Kevin Wilhelm, provides a compelling demonstration of the financial return on sustainable business practices. The book presents a new financial model called “Return on Sustainability” (ROS) which builds off triple-bottom-line (financial, environmental and social) performance concepts but provides a more tangible framework for business leaders to address climate change and realize increased financial returns and brand value.

“Climate change is the challenge of our generation. Wilhelm offers hope, and his new Return on Sustainability is a groundbreaking process that demonstrates to businesses the qualitative and quantitative benefits of taking action today.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

With significant increased interest among businesses and consumers around the environment, sustainable business practices have never been more important. In addition, our new administration’s increased focus on the green economy is a bellwether of this remarkable shift. There are currently 13 climate change bills under discussion in congress, and plans to invest $150 billion over the next 10 years in clean energy.

According to the 2007 McKinsey survey, Assessing the Impact of Societal Issues on Business and Society, “Environmental issues such as climate change are now considered by executives to be among the most important issues that will affect business over the next five years.”

“This book was created specifically for the business leader that needs to focus on the bottom line during this difficult economy, but still wants to take action on climate change,” says author Kevin Wilhelm.

Highlights of the book include:

·An overview of the upcoming regulatory environment around climate change – including carbon taxes & cap and trade markets

·Analysis of how the marketplace is adapting to sustainability around Finance, Insurance, Supply-Chain, Energy, Corporate Reporting, and Marketing issues

·Step by step guidance on using the ROS process towards improved profitability and sustainability

·Real world examples of over 40 companies that have taken action and have saved money and improved their brand value at the same time

For more information about Return on Sustainability, please visit the “publications” page at www.sustainablebizconsulting.com

About the Author

Kevin Wilhelm is an expert and thought leader in the field of business sustainability and climate response. He is the CEO of Sustainable Business Consulting, a Seattle based consulting firm focused on practical solutions that deliver profit improvement through the use of sustainable business practices. He has over thirteen years of experience working with client businesses ranging from renewable energy start-ups to numerous multinational companies spanning 14 industries.

Book Availability and Pricing:
Return on Sustainability
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Publication Date: February 2009
$14.95 U.S./ 225 pages
ISBN 978-159858-844-6

For Media Information and Photos:
Anne DeMelle, Sustainable Business Consulting
206-935-0210 or Anne@sustainablebizconsulting.com