Business For Good
Our mission is to transition the business sector to people, planet, and profit (triple-bottom-line) operation. We are the hub for triple-bottom-line education and implementation. We teach you how to do the right thing; how to do well and do good.
Business for Good, LLC
is a high-value investment.
Our memberships pay for themselves.
You will learn in our online courses how to make far more revenue and cut more costs using the strategies on our platform than the cost of your membership, and they will benefit you throughout your entire career.
Using our programs creates real-time, measurable, and trackable financial, social, and environmental ROI. Collaborate in our
Business for Good helps companies reduce costs, increase revenue, and retain top talent—while making a measurable difference in their community and the planet.
Business for Good
Memberships Drive ROI
Using the smarter strategies and decision making taught by us in our online courses for everything from materials selection, waste reduction, product design, practices, and other strategies taught by Business for Good, LLC, companies
New Lines of Business
Nike
Nike's "Nike Circular" initiative, which promotes the reuse of materials and products, has opened new business lines in sustainable apparel. Nike’s "Move to Zero" initiative has led to a 25% increase in sales for products made from recycled materials since its launch.
Market Efficiency
IKEA
IKEA’s transition to a circular business model (e.g., using recycled materials and offering product repairs) has improved supply chain efficiency. IKEA has saved an estimated 25% in materials costs through its sustainable supply chain practices since 2015.
Cost Savings & Revenue Growth
Nike Flyknit Technology
Cut labor costs by 50%
Reduced material waste by 20%
Increased profits
Overall, the sustainable products, Business for Good teaches you to create:
See a 20% price premium due to consumer demand.
Reduced Regulatory Risk
Patagonia
Patagonia has proactively adopted sustainable practices, ensuring they stay ahead of potential environmental regulations and avoid fines. Patagonia has avoided substantial costs by maintaining transparency and meeting regulatory standards well before deadlines, helping to ensure smooth global operations.
Charging a Premium
Lush Cosmetics
Lush’s commitment to sustainably sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging allows the company to charge premium prices for its products. Lush’s sustainable approach has resulted in a 10% price premium on products, contributing to a 15% increase in overall revenue.
More Loyal Customers
Starbucks
Starbucks’ sustainable practices, such as the introduction of reusable cups and reducing plastic use, have attracted more environmentally-conscious customers. 50% of Starbucks customers reported that they are more likely to buy from a company with sustainable practices, boosting loyalty.
Innovation
Tesla
Tesla's focus on sustainable energy solutions, including electric vehicles and solar products, has driven innovation in the automotive and energy industries. Tesla’s electric vehicles helped the company become the world’s most valuable automaker with a market capitalization of over $800 billion as of 2024.
Workforce Efficiency
Unilever
Unilever has implemented a sustainable business model that focuses on reducing waste and energy use across its global workforce, improving productivity. Unilever’s "Sustainable Living" brands grew 69% faster than other brands in their portfolio, reflecting workforce efficiency and morale improvement.
New Products
Apple
Apple’s development of a carbon-neutral product line, including its MacBook and iPhone models, appeals to environmentally-conscious consumers. Apple’s carbon-neutral products represent a 5% increase in consumer purchases of green technology in the personal electronics sector.
Employee Engagement & Retention
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Companies with sustainability programs see a 25% reduction in turnover.
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90% cost savings on employee replacement through retention strategies.
Compliance & Risk Reduction
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Companies implementing strong, affordable, easy to implement ESG & compliance programs reduce regulatory fines and legal costs significantly and improve operation.
Our strategies optimize company performance & ROI
FINANCIAL
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Cost savings & risk reduction: Prevent costly legal issues and fines through up-to-date and comprehensive compliance practices.
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Cut operational costs & increase efficiency: Identify waste in energy, water, in procurement and every department of your company to streamline and cut costs.
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Increase revenue by accessing new markets & new customers and/or charging a premium: Make new, innovative, sustainable new goods, services, and processes to customers in new markets, bringing immediate value to your product lines.
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Increase employee retention: Employees stay at companies that are values-aligned and where they feel meaning in their work longer; our programs drive employee development, performance, leadership, accolades, and give employees a sense of purpose in their work, saving your company from costly frequent turnover, especially among younger employees.
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Increase employee retention: Employees stay at companies that are values-aligned and where they feel meaning in their work longer; our programs drive employee development, performance, leadership, accolades, and give employees a sense of purpose in their work, saving your company from costly frequent turnover, especially among younger employees.
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Customer loyalty & lifetime value: Aligning with values-driven practices attracts and retains more profitable customers, increasing revenue.
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Unlock access to additional funding & certifications: Position your business for grant and supplier contracts that require these optimized practices.
SOCIAL
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Improved brand reputation & trust: Show stakeholders you care about people and purpose, not just profit.
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Employee-focused programs: Strengthen employee development, training, culture, and performance through our actionable online education, programs, and learning community.
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Community engagement strategies: Build goodwill, strategic partnerships, and new customers by reinvesting in your local or global communities.
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Employee purpose & morale: Foster a culture of mission-driven innovation that improves productivity and reduces turnover.
ENVIRONMENTAL
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Carbon footprint reduction: Measure, reduce, and report your emissions through data-backed strategies.
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Sustainable product and packaging redesign: Replace wasteful materials with cost-effective, eco-conscious alternatives.
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Waste and energy reduction: Implement smart systems to reduce utility costs and environmental impact.
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Circular economy practices: Shift to reusability, repairability, and sustainable sourcing to future-proof your business.
What services do we offer?
Online Courses
Online courses for employees, business leaders, and entrepreneurs that teach these proven strategies that drive measurable ROI for profit, the planet, and people
Programs
Programs that allow employees and business leaders to take action and implement the smartest, new strategies in every department of your company using concepts from areas, such as:
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compliance,
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sustainability & innovation, and
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social entrepreneurship
Global Learning Community
Join a community taking action in business for good. Network, track ROI, earn certifications, and access resources.
How does it work?
Take Online Courses & Access Certifications
You select a learning, course path that makes sense for your goals, whether you’re an:
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Employee,
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C+ suite leader,
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Entrepreneur,
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HR or learning director
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Student, or
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Interested in joining our movement for business for good.
Programs - Guide
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you step-by-step guide to implement what you’ve learned in our courses into your company:
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Whether you want to start a social enterprise from scratch,
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An employee looking for professional development & to make smarter decisions in their daily work,
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A student looking for career training and certification,
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A business leader looking for ways to optimize your company’s performance,
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An HR director wants to drive retention, engagement, while furthering business goals and increasing financial outcomes.
Global Learning Community
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Track the financial, social, and environmental ROI from your work in our programs in our global learning community, network with business leaders, employees, and entrepreneurs, get valuable resources, professional accolades, awards, and certifications, and learn about proven strategies to optimize your business. It’s perfect for your compliance and ESG needs.
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Train employees and business leaders in smarter decision-making
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Teach entrepreneurs how to create businesses that make a difference
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Improve the lives of people, the planet, and the bottom line
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Make work meaningful by solving important problems in our daily work
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Provide the tools for employees and business leaders to learn how to implement triple bottom line principles in their businesses and create businesses for good
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Harness the incredible power and brilliance of a global community of employees, business leaders, and founders to use their knowledge in action through projects
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Innovation
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Market efficiency
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Workforce efficiency (ex. employee recruitment, retention, fulfillment, employee morale, professional development and training, productivity increase, recruiting pipeline, lower turnover costs, etc.)
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Reduced regulatory risk
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New lines of business
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New customers & more loyal customers
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New markets
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New products
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New customers & more loyal customers
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Companies can charge a higher premium, up to 20%, based on CSR performance
How do we do it?
Courses & Programming
E-learning and programming in business for good topics, including triple-bottom line approaches and building a social business from scratch.
Action Projects
Put your learning into action. Service Corps for Business for Good provides a service learning opportunity for employees to use their new knowledge & talents to directly benefit their company & society. Social Entrepreneurs can use our programming to create their own businesses for good.
Community
We build the community to collaborate and work together for humanity & their companies through business for good.
How do employees & companies benefit?
Through our Service Corps and Social Entrepreneurship Programs,
you get to put your knowledge into action to make a difference for your company and society.
Step 1
Read about the Service Corps For Business for Good on our website.
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Apply and take courses to learn the skills you need to start your service project.
Step 3
Propose a project or join a team and get the necessary approvals.
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Step 4
Make your company and the world better by implementing your recommendations & join a life-long community for good.
Why do we do this?
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We believe businesses can be tools for good. We want our work to have meaning and purpose. We want to make a meaningful difference in our daily work that makes us happier, more productive, and makes the world better while remaining fiscally responsible.
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We believe we can create a future of business that values people, planet, and the bottom line by teaching the steps to achieve it and empowering a global community of Business for Good to implement it themselves.
What are our company principles?
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Doing good is valuable.
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We believe in creating meaningful work that is fiscally smart and makes a difference.
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We exist to help solve important problems for society and the company.
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How you do the work matters:
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Work together.
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Do the right thing.
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Treat people well.
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Success is being a good human being.
How did we come to be?
Atlantic Magazine
Power of Purpose
Allison Alt, CEO & Founder of Business for Good, received calls from young business leaders at top companies expressing frustration with their lack of purpose at work. They felt disconnected from meaningful contributions and exhausted by their routines. To address this, Allison collaborated with employees at Deloitte and business leaders to create a Service Corps in the business sector and a global Business for Good community, empowering individuals to shape a smarter future for business, make work meaningful, and drive societal progress.
Vashti Joseph
Take courses. Join programs.
Start your journey for Business For Good today.
Take action for good with our global community.