Use an alternative/natural refrigerant (non-HFC) with a global warming potential less than or equal to 10 for your office refrigerators, freezers, and HVAC systems

Use high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, like high efficiency toilets (HETs) and urinals (HEUs)

Ensure at least 60% or more of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon, Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems.

100% of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon (DF2000, EcoSolv), Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems.

Upgrade from older fluorescent T12, T8 and T5 lamps to LED alternatives

Use a tankless or otherwise highly efficient hot water heater

Regular maintenance schedule for all boilers, return systems, steam traps, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems.

Rent or purchase a building that is close to public transportation stops and bike paths

Replace water-intensive grass with regionally native, climate resilient ground coverings

Have a composting program for your business food waste

Use of Energy Star washer and dryer in wetcleaning department.

Create an executive leadership team with women, minorities, and people from underrepresented communities in top leadership roles

Plant native, regionally-friendly plants to minimize water use and impact on local habitat

Proactive Waste Handling – unregulated waste to be hauled away by licensed hazardous waste hauler.

Ensure Appropriate disposal of drycleaning waste water.

Meet if not exceed Federal and State regulations for your industry

Eliminate all single-use paper, styrofoam or plastic cups, plates, and utensils in the kitchen area. Use reusable mugs, dishes, and silverware instead

Schedule regular maintenance on company vehicles to ensure each vehicle is operating as efficiently as possible to reduce emissions

Perform a yearly assessment of all suppliers/vendors’ environmental and social practices in comparison to your company’s commitments

Install light switch occupancy sensors in proper locations to automatically turn off lighting when no one is present

Insulate your steam pipes.

Carve out a “no meetings” day during the work week

Create a detailed risk management plan for projects and programs

Install a programmable thermostat to automate your HVAC or A/C system

Offer reusable garment bags to customers.

Use of reusable pick up garment bags.

Purchase all office paper products made from 50-100% recycled materials

Arrange the workspace to take advantage of areas with natural sunlight

Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified or similarly highly efficient appliances

Only using biodegradable detergents and additives in commercial industry.

Use of recycled hangers (plastic and wire).

Provide equitable opportunities to ensure women have equal access to employment, leadership roles, and pay

Provide fair and appropriate breaks for workers based on hours worked and enforce a strict policy that they must take them

Pay top executives no more than the minimum compensation necessary to ensure productive and effective performance

Create and implement a human health and safety policy

Properly dispose of all hazardous waste materials including batteries, paint and chemicals, lightbulbs, aerosol cans, and electronics

Conduct a comprehensive water usage assessment/audit to pinpoint specific areas of water usage and waste

Install water flow rate controls (aerators) on faucets

Install a filtered water tap or water bottle refill station that provide high-quality drinking water

Ensure all windows and doors are properly installed, functioning, maintained, and weather-stripped, etc.

Significantly limit the amount of physical marketing materials you produce

Replace regular light bulbs with LED bulbs

Undergo regular and complete check-ups and maintenance of your HVAC or A/C system

Establish a paperless billing program for your customers

Have accessible green space somewhere onsite or in close proximity to grounds

Install timers on non-essential electrical appliances

Choose paperless billing with vendors, business partners, and suppliers when possible

Use 34% biobased content laundry cleaners (general purpose)

Create a garment recycling program.

Recycle or sell your used toner cartridges

Purchase recycled or remanufactured toner cartridges

Change your HVAC or A/C filters every six months or more frequently as is recommended by filter type

Regularly test your irrigation system to ensure proper configuration, optimized watering schedule, and eliminate overwatering and waste

Reduce junk mail by removing your organization’s name from national direct marketing databases

Use reusable cleaning products such as towels and sponges, eliminating paper towels

Print and copy double-sided only

Make your business’ sustainability efforts a central part of your message by filling out and linking to your GBB Public Profile and publishing your sustainability commitment on your website

Reuse, sell, or donate used or unneeded furniture, equipment, and office supplies

Use virtual meeting platforms to replace travel when possible

Regularly disclose business practices, operations, and financial statements to shareholders and stakeholders

Minimize air conditioning usage through natural ventilation by opening windows

Use of Recyclable Poly Bags (customer use).

Purchase trash liners made from 50-100% recycled materials

Designate your office as a smoke-free working environment with outside smoking areas 25 feet away from building entry areas and common walkways

Use ceiling fans in place of air conditioning when possible

Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization’s sustainability program

Complete the GBB getting started steps

Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments

Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile

Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees

Use natural odor elimination