Challenges & Opportunities for Economically & Environmentally Sustainable Development A Port’s Perspective
Port Business Model Public Funds = Social responsibility Generate Revenue = Profit motive
Public Ports Public Infrastructure Economic Development Jobs Tax Base
Port of Ridgefield Community Owned Real Estate Investment Trust Balanced Development Triple Bottom-line
Ports & Sustainability Investor Perspective Owner Operator Perspective Immediate Tangible Benefits
Making Change Big Investment Shifts Incremental Improvements Communication Policy Makers Stakeholders Clients
Challenges & Opportunities Organizational Capacity v. Required compliance. Competition Technology & Entrepreneurship Land Use
Conclusion 1. The challenge of addressing environmental sustainability will create real, local & sustainable economic opportunities 2. Sustainable companies are the best building blocks for building a sustainable economy