A Philosophy of Sustainability The Antioch Company celebrates 80 years in business 1926-2006

"A business has to make money to stay healthy. Profit is necessary, but it is only a condition of staying in business and not the purpose. The real function of a business is serving human needs."  - Ernest Morgan, Founder of The Antioch Company

"I believe that within the concepts of sustainable business lies our next growth opportunity as a company. Business leaders often conclude that sustainable business is too complex and costly, but I would argue that a business focused only on the financial bottom line is focused only on survivability. Sustainability is about recognizing that there is a relationship between our financial, social and environmental assets. To favor one at the expense of others is short sighted and potentially self-destructive. Sustainability is about practices that can be sustained over an indefinite period of time - doing business in a way that is conscious of resources, communities, and how support systems can spell success for businesses, communities and individuals."  - Lee Morgan, Chairman and CEO, The Antioch Company
 


Resources for Learning

Ceres: A coalition of non-profits, investors and companies who work to improve the social, economic, and environmental performance of all organizations. www.ceres.org

E4S: Is a diverse network of over 2,700 leaders who are building a sustainable economy in Northeast Ohio. Members share a belief that sustainability principles are drivers for new business opportunities and tools to improve our quality of life. Together we are building a sustainable economy in Northeast Ohio that will create prosperity and total community health. See listings of their workshops for business leaders and certification programs for purchasing managers and others.
 www.e4s.org
 

GRI: Global Reporting Initiative: indicators of sustainability and social impact; the standard which is widely accepted as a baseline for corporate citizenship reporting
www.globalreporting.org

ISO 14001: a technical certification process for continuous improvement in corporate environmental management

SustainAbility, www.sustainability.com offers an evaluation of core citizenship business objectives and strategies which generate long-term sustainable value

 

 

Great Workplaces:
Sharing Our Successes

 

Is your company a "great place to work" with a positive impact on the community? Join a multi-company dialogue during 2006 to explore the accomplishments of Ohio companies and the impact of company mission, values and goals of sustainability and ethical performance.

 

The Great Workplaces Forums

Great Workplaces Forums:

November 2, Akron/Fairlawn, OH
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, Montrose
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Past Forums:

October 25 in Columbus
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Presentation by Karen Platt
Karlsberger Companies
Columbus, Ohio
Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Central Ohio 2005, 2006

Presentation by Leslie Schaller
Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina
Athens, Ohio
Incubator of entrepreneurs
Leader of "buy local" initiative
Winner of Ohio EPA Pollution Prevention Award

 

 

June 22, 2006
WSU Kettering Center
Co-sponsor, WSU Center for Performance Excellence

The Antioch Company:
Presented by Chandra Attiken, VP Human Resources
Winner of 2003 Social Legacy Award,
Business Ethics Magazine
for maintaining its social mission for over 75 years
click here for The Antioch Company presentation
For more info, www.antiochcompany.com


June 22, 2006

YSI Incorporated: Reporting on Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts
Presented by Lisa Abel,
Director of Quality and Corporate Responsibility
YSI is a member of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
and Ceres
click here for The YSI Inc. presentation
For more info, www.ysi.com

 

 

April 21, 2006
ComDoc Inc.
Presented by Andrea Capuano, ComDoc Inc., Akron, OH
click here for The ComDoc presentation

 

 

L to R: John Logue, OEOC with presenters Harry Walker, Cornwell Tools and Mike Kelley, The Chilcote Company and forum cosponsor Bob Meyer, WINOC, at the Great Workplaces Forum, November 2, 2006 Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, Fairlawn, OH

Karen Platt, Karlsberger Companies; Leslie Schaller, Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina; Carl Scheerens, Ohio Division of Natural Resources

 

John Logue, OEOC Director with Great Workplaces Forum cosponsors: Meredith Porterfield and Jim Cowles, Columbus Area Labor Management Committee

 

Great Workplaces: Sharing Our Successes Forum, June 22, 2006, WSU Kettering Center. Presenters (left to right): Lisa Abel, YSI Incorporated; Chandra Attiken, The Antioch Company; Mickey Scherer, Midmark Corporation; and Bud McCormick, CEMEX, Inc.

 

 

 

 

ComDoc panel presenters and others at 2006 Ohio Employee Ownership Conference, April 21, 2006