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Facts & resources » Why build green?

Why build green?

• Green buildings outperform nongreen buildings.

  • % of execs agreeing, Turner Construction Survey, Sustainable Commercial Interiors, Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik, 2007

  • Recruitment and retention are increasingly important today.

    Going green gives you a competitive edge.

    “Workers today want purpose and meaning in their work; younger workers, in particular, know a great deal about sustainability. Amidst a talent shortage, individuals are looking for employers that “get it” and care about sustainability. Thus, an organization’s approach to sustainability will make a difference in its ability to attract, engage and retain employees”

  • — SHRM 2008 Exec. Roundtable Symposium on Sustainability and HR Management Strategy

• EGG can help you develop and execute a plan to improve indoor environmental quality.

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  • Treatment for conditions influenced by the indoor environment costs employers about $750 per employee annually:
  • Sustainable Commercial Interiors, Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik, 2007