Going green has become a trending theme for businesses and individuals committed to reducing adverse effects on the environment. It's a smart business. Most of the companies today are going sustainable. Adhering to eco-friendly or green practices has become the need of the hour for companies ­ irrespective of region, industry or size. Such companies operate their businesses to meet their needs, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. Sustainability provides an unprecedented opportunity to businesses increase profitability, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and attract and retain top talent.

Green business consulting, in this context, has become an essential factor and is fast gaining popularity amongst organizations of all sizes and all over the world. This is primarily because government have realized that our impact as humans on the planet, our manufacturing, processing and energy generation, amongst a host of other activities, all contribute to global warming, and other environmental problems. And so, they have all introduced much tighter controls on what is allowed, and how one must operate a business. With the help of such expert consultants, businesses are boosting their performance by integrating new environmental, social and economic practices into your daily operations and business decision making. They allow companies to act proactively to address new environmental requirements from vendors and suppliers, while getting ahead of upcoming legislation.

Understanding this, we have featured a list of "10 Most Promising Green Consulting Services." With India making rapid progress in the field of industrialization, concerns have also been made by various sections of environmentalists regarding the repercussions on the environment. The companies themselves are now more aware about the ways in which their factories often affect the ecosystem and have taken a greener path to success.

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