Lara Valentine
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
Lara Valentine from Green Habits
Green Habits is an Austin-based consulting firm which helps companies “go green” in ways that improve their bottom line. CEO Lara Valentine, the former director of Clean Energy Initiatives at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, is a problem solver who understands both the demands of Wall Street and the reality of climate change. Drawing from her own experience in running successful businesses and her practical knowledge of alternative energies and renewable resources, Valentine is a pioneer in the greening of America. After conducting thorough evaluations of her clients and their business models, she is able to recommend changes that will not only reduce consumption and waste, but will also increase efficiency and worker productivity.
Valentine’s expertise is in identifying environmentally sustainable opportunities for her clients and then developing a custom plan to achieve results in a way that increases the company’s profitability. Ultimately, Valentine helps increase profit margins, improve efficiency, and reduce waste by changing the way companies do business.