GBB Points
Accomplishments
Commitments
Total Points Earned
Initiative |
Category |
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Provide a comprehensive benefits package |
Workplace & Culture |
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Install a smart irrigation system |
Water Use |
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Install high-efficiency plumbing fixtures |
Water Use |
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Install energy efficient windows |
Energy & Emissions |
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Compost food waste |
Consumption & Waste |
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Institute a professional development policy |
Workplace & Culture |
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Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED |
Energy & Emissions |
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Complete a consumption and waste audit |
Consumption & Waste |
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Upgrade and optimize on-premise servers |
Energy & Emissions |
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Implement a comprehensive recycling program |
Consumption & Waste |
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Have EV charging stations on-site |
Transportation |
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Install automatic faucets |
Water Use |
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Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles |
Transportation |
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Install a programmable thermostat |
Energy & Emissions |
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Choose a building with easy public transit access |
Transportation |
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Provide regular formal employee reviews |
Workplace & Culture |
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Plant native, regionally-friendly plants |
Water Use |
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Eliminate all single-use kitchenware |
Consumption & Waste |
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Properly dispose of all hazardous waste |
Consumption & Waste |
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Use a drip irrigation system |
Water Use |
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Purchase certified highly efficient appliances |
Energy & Emissions |
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Provide a social or environmental product or service |
Community & Society |
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Install a filtered water tap |
Water Use |
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Regularly replace HVAC filters |
Energy & Emissions |
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Provide an annual public sustainability report |
Community & Society |
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Have accessible green space |
Workplace & Culture |
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Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows |
Energy & Emissions |
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Use chlorine-free and FSC-certified paper products |
Consumption & Waste |
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Evaluate employee satisfaction |
Workplace & Culture |
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Implement a supplier code of conduct policy |
Consumption & Waste |
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Install faucet flow rate controls |
Water Use |
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Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper |
Consumption & Waste |
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Arrange workspace for natural sunlight |
Energy & Emissions |
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Use a non-toxic pest control service |
Consumption & Waste |
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Designate preferred carpool and EV parking spaces |
Transportation |
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Apply solar window film |
Energy & Emissions |
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Hold at least one volunteer day a year |
Community & Society |
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Install light switch occupancy sensors |
Energy & Emissions |
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Use a sustainable web hosting service |
Energy & Emissions |
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Ship with bio-based, recycled, or FSC-certified boxes and bags |
Consumption & Waste |
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Implement a sustainability process for meetings and events |
Consumption & Waste |
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Develop an office thermostat policy |
Energy & Emissions |
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Conduct exit interviews |
Workplace & Culture |
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Implement a human health and safety policy |
Governance |
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Adhere to labor laws and practices |
Governance |
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Keep accounting accurate and up-to-date |
Governance |
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Use 100% bio-based trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
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Replace light bulbs with LEDs |
Energy & Emissions |
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Install window coverings |
Energy & Emissions |
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Purchase recycled toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
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Eliminate physical marketing materials |
Consumption & Waste |
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Use non-toxic, bio-based cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
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Schedule regular HVAC & A/C maintenance |
Energy & Emissions |
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Optimize exterior and roof colors for climate |
Energy & Emissions |
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Use paperless billing |
Consumption & Waste |
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Use concentrated cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
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Implement an employee feedback system |
Workplace & Culture |
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Conduct regular cyber security checks |
Governance |
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Conduct regular irrigation system checks |
Water Use |
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Eliminate unnecessary internal paper usage |
Consumption & Waste |
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Repurpose unused office items |
Consumption & Waste |
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Commit to receiving and acting on customer feedback |
Community & Society |
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Donate used clothing and furniture |
Work from Home |
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Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
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Recycle used toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
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Unplug appliances when not in use |
Energy & Emissions |
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Print and copy double-sided |
Consumption & Waste |
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Use recycled office supplies |
Consumption & Waste |
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Use a shared printer |
Consumption & Waste |
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Document board meetings |
Governance |
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Communicate pricing and services transparently |
Governance |
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Designate your office as a smoke-free working environment with outside smoking areas 25 feet away from building entry areas and common walkways |
Workplace & Culture |
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Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization’s sustainability program |
Prerequisites |
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Complete the GBB getting started steps |
Prerequisites |
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Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments |
Prerequisites |
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Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile |
Prerequisites |
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Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees |
Prerequisites |