In a recent survey, nearly 80 percent of corporate executives say sustainability is a major issue for today's businesses, and are willing to pay a premium to achieve it. (CoreNet Global and Jones Lang LaSalle, Oct. 2007). Of the 418 respondents to the survey, 79 percent said that sustainable business practices are an important issue now or will be within the next two years.

Of that same group, 77 percent said they are willing to pay a premium for that sustainability, which begs the question: why? Recent studies have found that LEED (Link to LEED® Page) costs only 1 to 5 percent more than conventional construction, with that cost steadily declining.

As our clients can attest, we focus on practical means for office spaces to become sustainable. Whether by using ROI from recommended improvements to fund other, more expensive applications, or introducing sustainable waste management policies that cost less, ESI’s energy efficiency can fit effectively into the leanest of budgets.