Listed are just a few benefits your company would gain from having/implementing an Environmental Management Program

	Improved environmental performance
	Reduce/mitigate risks (fines, penalties, lawsuits)
	Universal Waste Management Protects the Environment
	Fewer accidents
	Prevent pollution and conserve resources
	Employee awareness of environmental issues and responsibilities
	Experience an Increase in Employee Morale and Teamwork
	Enhanced image with the public, lenders, regulators, investors
	Attract new customers / markets
	Competitive advantage
	Meet customer requirements
	Desire to be seen as leaders and innovators

Potential Savings can far outweigh the potential costs by:

	Saving money on environmental consultants and legal fees
	Fewer hours expended on outside training of personnel
	Saving money in actual and potential fines, penalties and liability
	Identifying wasteful practices
	Identifying causes of environmental problems and then eliminate the root cause

Your Organization's Reputation:

	Enhance your company's reputation by embracing an Environmental Management Program along with green practices and initiatives
	A commitment to undertake an Environmental Management System and green initiatives that will create invaluable goodwill within the community
	Advertise and promote the Environmental Management System and market your green practices along with any eco-friendly initiatives on your company web site, and on printed material
	Multi-family housing, commercial and mixed use communities gain a marketable advantage through their environmental commitments, which is characterized by care for human health and sound environmental stewardship for the community

Employees:

	Employees have an enhanced awareness of environmental issues and responsibilities; this awareness makes them better equipped and more knowledgeable to identify the potential for injury, and potential risks associated with the property and the residents
	Enhanced employee productivity, involvement, and morale
	Better-trained employees make better decisions during their busy workday