Video: Defining Sustainability—A Business Framework for Generational Companies

Stephen P. Ashkin, founder of the Ashkin Group and CMM’s Sustainable Solutions columnist, defines sustainability for companies in a new light in this Straight Talk! episode with ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross.

Ashkin says sustainability definitions are typically equal parts inspiration and aspiration. But for the cleaning industry and other companies in the service sector, it may be important to define sustainability using more business-oriented terms—terms that connect the operational strategy and tactics directly to the long-term guiding framework of a business.

Watch the video to learn more and look for Ashkin’s related article in the July/August 2022 issue of CMM.

           
Posted On June 8, 2022
Topics Tags
 

Also in Business and Management

How to hire the best employees
August 21, 2026 Jeff Cross

Hiring Without an HR Department

August 21, 2026 Jeff Cross

Accountability Isn’t Punishment—It’s Clarity

August 19, 2026 David Wachs

Personalize Your Client Communication With AI and Robots

August 17, 2026 Stephen P. Ashkin

Advocacy Meets Sustainability

Sponsored in Business and Management

DCS Global
May 18, 2026 Sponsored by Novonesis

Where Cleaning Contracts Are Really Won or Lost

July 17, 2025 Sponsored by Sofidel

The Sofidel Standard: A Bold Sustainability Journey With a Conscience

July 3, 2025 Sponsored by City Wide Facility Solutions

Operational Excellence at Scale: The City Wide Solution to Facility Management

October 7, 2024 Sponsored by Spartan

Transforming Clean: An Inside Look at the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program

Recent News

hospital cleaning

WHO Reports Gaps in Global Health Facility Sanitation

CloroxPro HealthyClean Program Sunsets

CDC Reports More Kindergartners Starting School Without Full Vaccination Coverage

Columbus Becomes First US City to Provide Free Period Products at Major Sports Venues

Video: Defining Sustainability—A Business Framework for Generational Companies
Share Article
Subscribe to CMM