- In the center of the page are the steps to completing the going green process.
- On the right side of this page there are links to government publications and other useful documents to help you go green.
- You can purchase the going green program by going to your organizations main page and clicking on the going green program button.
Going Green Help
This page is for members who want to start a going green commitment.
Why Go Green?
- There has never been a better time to go green!
- Going Green 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 environmental leaders.
- 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.
- Join the growing Green Business community.
- Conserve valuable resources and protect the environment!
How to qualify a business for the Going Green program?
The first step is to make a commitment to go green.
Use the material that your chamber or organization is providing you. Start with some of the links to publications located on the right side of this page.
Use the Internet to find more information about going green. The web site at http://energystar.gov is an excellent tool.
When you have started the process of committing to go green contact your chamber or organization for an assessment by their going green coordinator.
After consulting with your green coordinator you may decide to purchase the program from your chamber or organization. You can do this by clicking the button on your organizations main page called Going Green Program. Your chamber or organization 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 or organization and receive the following benefits:
1. The official chamber going green window decal to be displayed in your business.
The first step is to make a commitment to go green.
Use the material that your chamber or organization is providing you. Start with some of the links to publications located on the right side of this page.
Use the Internet to find more information about going green. The web site at http://energystar.gov is an excellent tool.
When you have started the process of committing to go green contact your chamber or organization for an assessment by their going green coordinator.
After consulting with your green coordinator you may decide to purchase the program from your chamber or organization. You can do this by clicking the button on your organizations main page called Going Green Program. Your chamber or organization 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 or organization 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 Traffic Catcher Web Page will be optimized and will include going green indicators. You will have a spot on your page to indicate what efforts you are making to go green and what green accomplishments you have made.
6. Discounts for pursuing certification through GRC-Pirk.
4. You will be listed in the Green Business Chamber National web site.
5. Your Traffic Catcher Web Page will be optimized and will include going green indicators. You will have a spot on your page to indicate what efforts you are making to go green and what green accomplishments you have made.
6. Discounts for pursuing certification through GRC-Pirk.
Documents and Publications
