Schubert joins team at TransEco Services

SANDPOINT — Sustainability: more than just a powerful buzzword, or is it?

Do we really know what sustainability means? Some people think it means growing your own food. Some think it means reducing energy consumption by switching to LED lighting. Many of us have no idea what it means to make a business sustainable or who to call if we want to know more.

TransEco Services, a local boutique sustainability consultancy, is breaking new ground by engaging businesses in the conversation of what it means to be sustainable. Staci Schubert has joined TransEco as the bellwether of creative solutions.

Schubert spent 15 years in the digital design and Internet development world, then transitioned to product design and manufacturing. Schubert has initiated grass-roots to global efforts, observing market trends and business development.

“Staci really adds to our existing suite of services with incredible talent in marketing, technology, creative design, and business development,” Stacey Stovall, president of TransEco Services, said. “I’m looking forward to Staci building our brand recognition and serving as our social media evangelist. She’s perfect.”

TransEco Services helps businesses create a sustainability roadmap and boost profits by performing baseline assessments, identifying opportunities and risks, setting priorities, and measuring results. The company also helps businesses achieve internationally recognized eco-certification in sustainable tourism, Stovall said.

TransEco’s goal is to help businesses take a long-term view toward managing environmental and social risks. Many companies recognize that by addressing environmental and social issues they can achieve better growth and cost savings, improve their brand and reputation, strengthen stakeholder relations, and boost their economic bottom line, she added.

Stovall believes that it is difficult for businesses to know how to make the first step toward sustainability. “The sustainability space is filled with jargon, and unless you know what services you’re looking for, it can be very confusing for a business to take that first step,” Stovall explains. “Business as usual is no longer an option. Companies must have strategies in place for reducing inefficiencies. There are so many examples of companies and cities that have made a successful transition to a sustainable business model. Many businesses have figured out that they can actually make more money by using energy, water, and raw materials more efficiently. There is a strong link between implementing sustainability initiatives and financial performance and financial outcomes.”

Schubert said she’s excited about the future.

“I’m really looking forward to helping make Sandpoint a sustainable city.” Stovall concludes, “Sandpoint is a treasure that bears protecting. Clean water, less waste, and job creation are linked to our collective efforts to operate our businesses more efficiently and create sustainable economic solutions.”

Information: TransEco Service, 255-4487