Some have said that the environment sector is crunch-proof – but is it? It all depends what you’re doing. A number of investors we’ve talked to remain positive.
Sure, the crunch may have slowed the process but credit is available to those involved in building new infrastructure, and venture capital funds are still very keen and actively seeking investment opportunities, particularly in renewables.
Where the downturn is having an effect is in reducing the amount of waste generated, with cardboard and other material processors already reporting volumes shrinking, and price fluctuations due to reduced demand in manufacturing economies.
As for communications, our advice is to think smarter and really make your communications activities count. Now is a good time to review how businesses communicate with their customers, making your competitive advantage count and retaining your hard won reputation.
On the consultation front, “fewer and better” is the mantra of The Consultation Institute. As an approved partner of the Institute, you can be sure that working with us to develop and deliver your consultation or community outreach programme will provide the best value for money.
Please see a recent survey on ‘The effect of the economic downturn on corporate sustainability strategy’ by 2degrees, green business networks for sustainable business solutions: View Survey (PDF)
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