Going Green with your Chamber
Saves money.
Green Businesses implement practices that lead to cost savings in energy, water, and garbage bills.
Improve employee wellness and productivity.
By using less toxic products, staff members benefit. And who doesn't want to work for a cutting edge environmentally-conscious firm?
Enjoy a marketing edge over the competition.
Customers increasingly want to patronize businesses that are doing their part for the environment. According to a recent survey of San Francisco Green Businesses, 42% reported an increase in business since receiving their recognition.
Receive recognition as an environmental leader.
Chamber Green Businesses are promoted on our websites, in our e-newsletters, in the press, in online and print advertising, at promotional events and mixers, and by using the program seal and window decal in marketing materials.
Conduct business according to their values.
For many Green Businesses, greening their operations fits perfectly into their business model.
Preparing to go green.
The first step is to make a commitment to go green.
Use the material that your chamber is providing you. Start with some of these links to publications located at http://members.goinggreenprogram.com
Go to the Internet to find more information about going green. The web site at http://energystar.gov is an excellent tool.
When you are ready to have your efforts recognized purchase this program
Your chamber has a checklist that will be completed by you and the going green coordinator.
After your checklist is completed GRC-Pirk (a green certification company) will contact you for a five-minute telephone interview.
Once qualified, you will be recognized by your chamber and receive the following benefits:
1. The official chamber going green window decal to be displayed in your business.
2. A commitment poster that you and your employees will sign provided by GRC-Pirk to be posted in your business.
3. Printed Code of Green Practices.
4. You will be listed in the Green Business Chamber National web site.
5. Your TCS page on the chambers web site will include a going green indicator.
6. Discounts for pursuing certification through GRC-Pirk.
7. Your TCS page will have an option for you to list your going green efforts and results.
8. Your TCS page will be optimized with photos and additianal information about your business.
