This saves money and protects the environment. We encourage all businesses to turn a shade of green and save money and our earth.

In the longer term, green firms can also expect reduced recruiting and attrition costs, and increased productivity. Three-fifths of graduates and potential employees surveyed by global management consultancy Accenture in 2004 rated "ethical management" as an important factor in choosing an employer.

Moreover, more savings can be achieved by green businesses, as financial institutions view them as better risks, in the form of reduced insurance and interest rates. In contrast, environmental high risk businesses have difficulty getting and maintaining financing.