Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine September 2014 | Page 21

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monetary and personnel benefits , there are also several awards and recognitions for companies that choose to do green business . The Australian Business Awards offer a specific award for sustainability , and Queensland ’ s Department of Environment and Heritage Protection offers several community , ecoefficiency and innovation awards .
Promoting the green concepts with your employees can have unexpected returns as well . Encouraging healthier diets and more exercise could lead to your workers taking less sick days . Don ’ t fill your vending machines with sugary snacks and drinks – see if there are more natural options .
Of course , leaving the planet better than we found it so future generations can enjoy it has a pretty big appeal as well .
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