IT Environmental Mentor

As an environmentally responsible IT organization, Groupware Consulting Pty Ltd are leading by example in sustainable commercial practices. Through the 'Grow Me The Money' program, a Victorian Government initiative, Groupware provides mentoring assistance to companies on how they may become more environmentally responsible.

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) June 26, 2007 -- It is vitally important that all businesses - local, state, national and international, both large and small - consider their impact on the environment. Agricultural, transport, engineering, food, health, construction, shipping, public, mining, IT, telecommunication, manufacturing, retail and other Australian industry sectors have a profound effect on the environment, far greater than the residential sector.

Business reforms must include water conservation strategies, use of 100% renewable energy sources, consideration of the entire waste lifecycle, good air quality and avoidance of chemicals. These are all important aspects in an efficient business sustainability policy. Decisions must be based on environmental sustainability and good purchasing choices, not the cheapest price or the bottom line.

Groupware strongly promotes our own green policy throughout the company. A green office delivers the following benefits:

• better efficiencies are created

• environmental benefits

• cost savings

• reduction in waste by reducing, reusing and recycling

• reducing air and water pollution

• positive action which motivates our staff in the knowledge their actions enhance their environment

Groupware Consulting has joined the Grow Me The Money program as a mentor and active participant.

Grow Me The Money (or GMTM) is a joint environmental initiative by the Victorian EPA & VECCI (Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry). GMTM participants gain access to valuable resources including a network of services, up-to-date information, expert advice, training, support and network opportunities.

As a mentor, we share our knowledge and experience with similar business participants with a particular focus on implementing easy, immediate and effective sustainability strategies.

Groupware are able to showcase simple strategies that not only offer environmental benefits but also cost savings which in the end profit each business - hence the term 'Grow Me The Money'.

As an environmentally responsible organization, we are leading by example in environmentally sustainable commercial practices. In turn, our environmental commitment attracts environmentally conscious clients, enhances morale amongst our employees through engaging their involvement, and gains the respect of the wider community. It is also a moral issue and one that has led to an improvement in our core business ethics and values.

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