As you look for ways to reduce expenses and attract new customers, consider the business benefits of operating your business more sustainably and getting a Green Business Certification to recognize the steps you have taken.
Your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant will walk through your office, talk with you and any employees you designate, and start you on the path to greening your office and business practices. Your local Eco-Consultant will then present a set of initiatives and recommendations that you and your team can further implement at your own pace either on your own or with the support of your local Eco-Consultant or our Ask Green Irene service. Ideal for small- and medium-sized business who do not have a Chief Sustainability Officer, pricing is graduated by number of employees (1-9, 10-25, 26-99, 100+) starting at $450.
A Green Irene Green Business Makeover with Green Business Bureau Certification covers topics such as:
- Energy conservation and efficiency
- Energy efficient lighting replacements
- Water conservation and water purity
- Improving indoor air quality
- Creating a toxic-free workplace
- Recycling and waste reduction strategies (including paper reduction)
- Green purchasing strategies
- Sustainable travel and transportation options
- Tax credits and other financial incentives
Our Green Business Makeover with Green Business Certification includes:
-Your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant will normally allocate 2 to 4 hours on site during an initial visit, depending on the size of your organization.
-In-person assistance by your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant to help implement the Green Business Bureau certification and to confirm ongoing eligibility with the requirements of each level of Green Business Certification (Aware, Gold, Platinum). The Green Business Bureau is quickly becoming the standard for green business certification and accountability.
-Industry specific green initiatives for 20+ industries to help your business adopt sustainable practices most relevant for your industry.
-Action plans to help implement each initiative.
-Unlimited 12-month access to "Ask Green Irene," a combination online database of the most effective green innovations and expert U.S.-based green researchers who offer personalized support in helping businesses on their path to more sustainable business operations.
-Phone and email follow-up with your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant.
-Display decal for your business location(s).
-Online seal for your website, which will link to your Green Business Bureau personal landing page so customers can learn more about your specific green commitments (Click on the Platinum Green Business Certified seal at the bottom of this page for an example).
-Environmental Compliance Poster for your office.
-Optional onsite presentation for employees about their company's green initiatives and ways they can live a greener lifestyle.
A Green Business Makeover with Green Business Bureau Certification requires a relatively small commitment of time and money. In return, you are making a strong initial commitment to yourself, your employees and business partners to provide a less wasteful, more sustainable and healthier work environment.
To perform a Green Business Makeover with Green Business Bureau Certification, your local Eco-Consultant will have had specific training. Not all Green Irene Eco-Consultants have had this additional training, so please fill out the appointment request form before buying the service in the catalog.