How to Build an Effective Green Team

摘要

How much time does your FM team have to spare for sustainability initiatives? If the answer is less than you would like, a green team can be a valuable ally in your quest for better facilities management. Often referred to as sustainability advisory groups, green teams are more than ad hoc committees filled with enthusiastic volunteers. To arm your green ambassadors with true staying power, make sure this group has formal oversight, tools for measurement and verification, and a clear mission. Spell Out Objectives Green teams can be tasked with a variety of goals - it all depends on what kind of sustainable goals you want them to fulfill for your business. "The goal of any green team is to share ideas, knowledge, and best practices that focus on the triple bottom line of environmental sustainability," says Roger McFad-den, vice president and senior scientist for Staples.