Companies understand more and more that the prospect of incorporating issues of sustainability into their planning is invaluable. In fact, it is increasingly apparent that companies that treat climate change and sustainability as matters of fundamental business strategy can minimize their exposure to new risk and increase their chances of identifying potential new opportunities.

In his new column “Strategic Thinking” in Green Business magazine, Rob Abbott, leader of Deloitte’s Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability practice in Calgary, will examine these issues and pose solutions that can help get your business on track for success in an increasingly carbon-constrained world.

Published on a bimonthly basis and launched in September 2007, Green Business magazine will explore “a broad range of issues related to energy, the environment and emissions,” informing its readers not only of the risks associated with environmental issues but also of the potential rewards of addressing those risks.

Read articles by Deloitte’s contributors below and watch for updates as new installments become available.

 "Employers of choice"
by Rob Abbott | September 2008
Sustainability can help win the war for talent. Does your company stack up?

 "In praise of audacious green goals"
by Rob Abbott | July 2008
A case for big, rather than incremental, change.

 "Valuing nature's capital"
by Rob Abbott | May 2008
Examining the true environmental and societal costs of natural resources.

 "The risk universe: Why climate change is a strategic issue"
by Rob Abbott | March 2008
Reconciling economic development with environmental protection and social welfare.

 "Bridging the gap between strategy and sustainability"
by Rob Abbott | January 2008
How business can “lead the charge” to a more sustainable society.

 "Corporate environmental policy: good governance, plain and simple"
by Johanne Gélinas | September 2007
Why “going green” can lead to increased efficiency, new business opportunities and a healthier bottom line.

 "A strategic lens on the future"
by Rob Abbott and Pat Concessi | September 2007
Recognizing the new level of uncertainty that climate change introduces in long-range planning exercises, especially when capital expenditures will be involved.

All articles posted with permission.

Related links:
 “Putting a price tag on nature” – A National Post Green Report
Featuring comments from Deloitte’s Rob Abbott, this article explores the concept of placing economic value on services provided by the ecosystem, such as carbon sequestration, habitat preservation, and support for biodiversity.