Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting after winning the President’s Prize at OSU to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint. In this podcast episode, Dominique talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and how she is working to make sustainability accessible and easy for businesses.
Green Scope Consulting Services
Dominique explains how Green Scope Consulting offers Waste Diagnostics reports, sustainability consulting, and sustainability training and education to help businesses and organizations reduce their environmental footprint and save money. Waste Diagnostics reports are tailored to an organization’s output and footprints, such as a school, an office, a restaurant, or even a small cafe. The reports provide a data-driven approach to sustainability and help businesses navigate their footprint. Sustainability consulting takes the roadmap a step further, making changes possible or helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Additionally, Green Scope Consulting offers sustainability training and education to schools, cafes, and food restaurants, ensuring that these practices are incorporated and easy for team members to implement.
Dominique’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Dominique shares her experience of founding Green Scope Consulting and how it all began with her winning the President’s Prize while attending Ohio State University. She explains how she had no experience in entrepreneurship, and the learning curve was steep, but with hard work and dedication, she overcame the challenges. Dominique emphasizes the importance of networking and finding mentors when starting a business venture. She also discusses her experience of participating in the Sea Change social entrepreneurship accelerator, which was pivotal in her success.
Vision for Green Scope Consulting
Dominique’s vision for Green Scope Consulting is to create a sustainable community, make Columbus a leader in sustainability, and build a data-driven approach to sustainability. She wants to make sure that sustainability doesn’t fall out of the limelight because of lack of trust, and that everyone has a say in building a sustainable world. Dominique wants to establish a new normal for the next generation, making sure that they understand the importance of sustainability and the impact they can have in their communities.
Green Scope Consulting Clients
Dominique mentions some of Green Scope Consulting’s clients, including Strong Water, Boston Stoker, Florin Coffee, and Co-Hatch Upper Arlington. She explains how these businesses are making sustainability look smart and easy, and how Green Scope Consulting is supporting them with their sustainability goals.
Dominique’s passion for sustainability and her commitment to creating a more sustainable community are inspiring. She emphasizes the importance of a data-driven approach to sustainability and building a strong network of mentors and peers. To learn more about Green Scope Consulting, visit their website at greenscopeconsulting.com.