Green or Sustainable Business/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions across the breadth of sustainable business planning and operations, including assessment, planning, carbon foot printing, energy efficiency, waste reduction and reuse and green marketing. I cannot answer deeply technical questions regarding the specifics of lighting or heating projects, but I can make referrals to other experts to handle such questions.

Experience in the area

I am a founder and principal of Kalpa Consulting http://www.kalpaconsulting.com, a business consultancy providing sustainable solutions that deliver financial results to companies, not-for-profit organizations and municipalities. I am well versed in the areas of sustainable business planning, green marketing, energy efficiency and waste reduction strategies. I am very familiar with The Natural Step framework, as well as the materials of the Northwest Earth Institute.

Organizations

The Northwest Earth Institute. Clean Technology Alliance of The Software Association of Oregon. The Natural Step-USA. International Society of Sustainability Professionals. The Energy Trust of Oregon.

Publications

The Portland Business Journal Green For Good.Com Harmonious Living

Education/Credentials

Certificate in Sustainable Business from The Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Trade ally of The Energy Trust of Oregon. Completed Energy and Resource Management Courses, Clackamas Community College. Level One Training from The Natural Step in Strategic Sustainability for Leaders. Associate of the The Northwest Earth Institute. Graduate of Master Recycler Program, City of Portland and Washington County, Oregon.