Program Details
Servicing Options
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FREE Business Sustainability Certification Program
- Review program details, implement your sustainability initiatives and submit for your free certification
- **First 100 businesses in 2021 will be added to our Green Business Guide (eco friendly certified businesses listing on website) and social media announcement upon certification**
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Base Membership (optional)
- $79 annual membership fee includes:
- One hour phone consultation to help guide you along the sustainability path that is best for your business
- Your business added to our Green Business Guide (eco friendly certified businesses listing on website) and social media announcement upon certification
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Consulting (optional)
- Custom designed sustainability projects managed by a skilled business sustainability consultant available for a fee
Certification Framework
Tiers
We offer a tiered approach to appeal to all businesses, regardless of where they are in their sustainable journey, as well as providing a next level to work toward.
- Participant - nothing required, other than a commitment to work toward certification
- Bronze - Complete 2 bronze (or higher) initiatives within each of the 4 areas
- Silver - Complete 3 silver (or higher) initiatives within each of the 4 areas + 2 tracking metrics
- Gold - Complete 4 initiatives within each of the 4 areas, one must be gold in each + 1 tracking metric in each
Areas
We have identified four key areas of sustainability, organized by sub categories. Initiatives included within each are organized in three tiers:
- Bronze: little to no funding required to implement
- Silver: moderate funds required to implement
- Gold: significant capital required to implement
Waste Reduction
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
Energy & Transportation Efficiency
- Energy
- Transportation
Environmental Protection
- Natural Resources
- Water Conservation
- Wildlife
Education & Leadership
- Communication & Education
Timeframe
Annual time frame runs April 1 - March 31. Businesses must be re-certified each year.
Application
Please complete your online submission by clicking the button below.
Suggested Initiatives & Resources
The Great Lakes Green Businesses Sustainability Program was built to accommodate businesses of all sizes across all industries. An illustration is shown below. For a detailed guide with additional suggested initiatives, please click here.
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