Stephen P. Ashkin

Today’s environmental challenges demand more than just efficiency; they require creativity, courage, and a willingness to challenge old ways.

From eco-friendly product labels to social media hashtags, sustainability claims are everywhere. However, cleaning companies need to treat sustainability not as a slogan, but as a documented, data-driven business practice.

Some of the largest U.S. states are introducing new laws to address climate change. Even if your business is in a state with no climate risk reporting law today, your clients may still ask for emissions data tomorrow.

Cleaning industry customers increasingly expect climate risk reporting and sustainability disclosures from their vendors.

Cleaning industry customers increasingly expect climate risk reporting and sustainability disclosures from their vendors.

Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) helps businesses demonstrate leadership in sustainability and signals a commitment to reducing environmental impact, enhancing reputation, and building customer loyalty.

Sustainability initiatives can help your business reduce costs, improve efficiency, increase profits, and meet client demands for high-performing products and services from sustainability-focused companies.

The U.S. Green Building Council updates its Leadership in Energy for Environmental Design for Existing Buildings rating system every five years, with Version 5 currently in development.

While large organizations can hire dedicated sustainability professionals and teams of consultants, small- and medium-sized enterprises often must chart their own path.

The green cleaning movement is embracing innovative solutions that will minimize the environmental and health impacts of cleaning while enhancing its efficiency.

Overall, the fifth version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v5) for Existing Buildings Rating System (LEED-EB) v5 has improved LEEDEB’s impacts on energy and the environment. However, several changes are seen as cleaning industry setbacks.

The professional cleaning industry is pivoting toward sustainability driven by a growing awareness of environmental issues and the realization of the economic benefits.