What is a green business?

Green businesses are those businesses that have adopted forward-thinking models in terms of:

• Environmental concerns

• Human rights

• Social justice

Green businesses almost exclusively use sustainable resources and attempt to stay true to socially responsible policies and practices.

Environmental stability is related to natural resources such as water but also concerns waste management, energy, and emissions. Green businesses can be considered 100% sustainable if they replace the resources they use, while unsustainable businesses cause environmental pollution by using more resources than they can replace.

Economic sustainability refers to a profitable green business rather than one amassing financial debt. This sub-set of green businesses also relates to purchasing products with minimal environmental impact, like energy-efficient appliances.

Social sustainability relates to how a green business gives back to its community. This includes:

• Ethical principles

• Education

• Charitable programs

• Human rights provisions

• Health and safety measures

• Fair opportunities and pay

• High quality of life for employees

Social sustainability for green businesses also includes thwarting and rooting unethical behavior and ensuring that its resources and supply chain do not violate human rights standards or laws.