Become a completely remote company

Require all suppliers/vendors meet your environmental commitments

Install smart windows

Install a smart irrigation system

Install energy efficient windows

Implement a water use and conservation plan

Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED

Use a highly efficient hot water heater

Complete a consumption and waste audit

Upgrade and optimize on-premise servers

Hire an Energy Services Company (ESCO)

Implement a comprehensive recycling program

Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles

Install a programmable thermostat

Plant native, regionally-friendly plants

Eliminate all single-use kitchenware

Conduct an energy audit

Properly dispose of all hazardous waste

Offset unavoidable travel emissions

Purchase certified highly efficient appliances

Install a filtered water tap

Regularly replace HVAC filters

Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows

Implement a supplier code of conduct policy

Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper

Arrange workspace for natural sunlight

Apply solar window film

Select used or recycled office equipment and furniture

Install light switch occupancy sensors

Ship with bio-based, recycled, or FSC-certified boxes and bags

Implement a sustainability process for meetings and events

Develop an office thermostat policy

Replace light bulbs with LEDs

Install window coverings

Encourage employee carpools

Eliminate physical marketing materials

Schedule regular HVAC & A/C maintenance

Optimize exterior and roof colors for climate

Use paperless billing

Use highly efficient HVAC filters

Eliminate unnecessary internal paper usage

Repurpose unused office items

Install LED bulbs throughout home work space

Donate used clothing and furniture

Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners

Recycle used toner cartridges

Develop a paper reduction policy

Open windows in place of air conditioning

Use reusable cleaning products

Unplug appliances when not in use

Print and copy double-sided

Eliminate all physical marketing materials

Use a shared printer

Use ceiling fans in place of air conditioning

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