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James George Lino Construction

Table of Contents

Executive Summary………………………………………………………… Pg. 3

I. Company Overview………………………………………………………. Pg. 4

II. Sustainability Issues……………………………………………………… Pg. 5

III. Current Sustainability Practices………………………………………… Pg. 6

-Triple Bottom Line………………………………………………… Pg. 7

IV. Stakeholder Management ……………………………………………… Pg. 8

V. Impact Management (Sustainability Evaluations)……………………… Pg. 8

VI. Reporting and Communicating………………………………………… Pg. 9

VII. Recommendations.……………………………………………………. Pg. 10

-Recommendation 1 and Rationale………………………………… Pg. 10

-Recommendation 2 and Rationale………………………………… Pg. 12

VIII. Appendix.…………………………………………………………….. Pg. 14

Executive Summary

Jim Lino, owner and sole proprietor of James George Lino Construction, a small, high-end construction business in Marin County. Although the company does not advertise itself as a “green builder,” his company is eager to build more sustainable homes for every customer who wants one. Moreover, Jim considers a sustainable home as one that uses technology and design to maximize efficiency. For example, using solar or geothermal technology to power a home will provide the capability to save and store unused energy. Based on our in depth analysis of the company’s triple bottom line, stakeholder management, impact management, and reporting/ communication, our group will provide 2 recommendations to display how George Lino Construction can become a more sustainable company.

I. Company Overview

Jim Lino, owner and sole proprietor of James George Lino Construction, a small, high-end construction business in Marin County. He is a master carpenter and woodworker who has built over eighty homes in Marin and San Francisco. When founding the company, Jim’s goal was to build high quality homes efficiently. Currently, Jim employs 1 full time carpenter, but also has 4-5 workers on call for larger projects. In addition, Jim has...