Which of the following statements about adding sustainability to a vendor analysis is accurate?

A. Sustainability is often a goal but is never part of how firms rate suppliers.
B. Attention to sustainability can result in cost savings.
C. Sustainability decisions may be the "right thing to do," but they don't impact a firm's bottom line.
D. Firms only add sustainability to a vendor analysis if they see financial benefits.
E. Most firms have rejected the use of sustainability in vendor analysis.


Answer: B

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