Creating Organizational Change and the Policies to Support It – Friday, April 30th, 11am to 12pm ET
In order to obtain your organization’s commitment to sustainability, it is important to put the structure in place to support the effort.
This webinar will:
Walk you through the development of a sustainability policy
Discuss the items that are most relevant for inclusion in the policy
Provide guidelines for creating a successful and dynamic Green Team Show you how to obtain buy-in from the various departments on your policy Review tools to engage employees in going green
At the end of the webinar, you will be provided with examples of policies, activities and incentives to get started and get staff involved.
Cost - $30
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Tracking and Improving your Energy Efficiency –
Friday, May 14, 11am to 12pm ET
Given the current economic climate, businesses are looking to save money as well as to help the environment. One way in which this can be done is by minimizing energy consumption.
During this webinar, we will:
Walk through a sample energy management policyConduct an energy assessment (even if you don’t own your space) Review short-term and long-terms actions and the potential costs and benefitsSuggest ways to minimize overall energy consumptionDiscuss renewable energy options for your business
At the end of this webinar, you will be provided with additional resources and tools to help you decrease your organization’s energy consumption.
Cost - $30
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Moving to Environmentally Responsible Purchasing –
Friday, May 28, 11am to 12pm ET
Environmentally responsible or preferable purchasing include products and services that conserve energy and water, minimize waste generation and releases of pollutants, are made from recycled materials and can be reused or recycled. Identifying and buying these types of products need not be a confusing and costly exercise.
This webinar will:
Walk through a sample environmentally responsible purchasing policy Discuss a framework for assessing current purchases Suggest criteria to use when prioritizing ‘green’ purchases Compare sustainable alternatives in key procurement areas Offer additional suggested resources and vendors
At the end of the webinar, you will be provided with a list of suggested supplies that will have the most environmental impact.
Cost - $30
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Minimizing Waste and Increasing Your Recycling Rate –
Friday, June 11, 11am to 12pm ET
Waste reduction is an important part of a business’ sustainability effort. Meeting reduction goals involves not only making physical changes, such as providing recycling bins, but also changing staff behavior.
This webinar will:
Review recycling and waste laws Walk through a sample waste reduction and recycling policy Suggest ways to educate your staff and customers about your efforts Discuss metrics for tracking waste Provide tips and tools to increase recycling and decrease waste
At the end of the webinar, you will be provided with a sample waste policy, as well as tools and resources to decrease your organization’s waste to landfill.
Cost - $30
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Assessing Your Organization’s Carbon Footprint –
Friday, June 25, 11am to 12pm ET
The United States is the second largest contributor of carbon emissions in the world. Businesses contribute a significant amount to these emissions. In light of this and increased emphasis on carbon emissions from regulatory bodies, it is important for your business to be able to quantify its emissions.
During this webinar, you will:
Learn the definition of a carbon footprint Review the various components that can be included in a business carbon footprint Determine which components are most relevant to your organization Identify where carbon reduction efforts should be focused Obtain additional resources to help you continue the process, including a review of open source carbon calculators
At the end of the webinar, you will be have a better understanding of what should be included in your organization’s carbon footprint, and how to begin collecting the data to begin tracking carbon emissions.
Cost - $30
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