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

Use a hybrid personal vehicle

Replace Open/Closed signs with LED or high-efficiency alternatives.

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

Establish a paperless billing program for your customers

Work with vendors to minimize product packaging.

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

Offer digital coupons instead of printing coupons for distribution.

Locate home office in room with ample windows to take advantage of daylighting

Purchase recycled or remanufactured toner cartridges

Use virtual meeting platforms to replace travel when possible

Evaluate customer and community satisfaction with your company through calculating your net promoter score (NPS)

Use a shared or centralized printer

Designate an employee as community engagement leader or create a community engagement team

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

Relax the office dress code to allow for attire that doesn’t require dry cleaning

Eliminate the use of disposable batteries throughout your home and switch entirely to rechargeable