Luxury Revolution
The Problem Question:
How can an environmentally
conscious business use their
community and social concern
to create a competitive advantage
for themselves while encouraging
others to do their part in saving
the planet for future generations?
Answer:
By Becoming a Certified Green Business
Key Benefits:
Becoming a Certified
Green Business, you will:
•Enhance your image in the community
•Improve your reputation with current customers
•Attract new customers
•Reduce operational cost
•Better employee relations
•Increased free publicity through IGBC marketing programs
•Differentiating your business from your competitors
•Demonstrate to the world you are an environmentally aware company
Ten Major Areas:
•Solid Waste Reduction
•Recycle or Reuse Materials
•Reduced Office Waste
•Purchase Used or Recycled Content
•Energy Savings
•Water Conservation
•Pollution Prevention
•Chemical Reduction
•Potential Pollutants
•Reduce Vehicle Emissions
•Environmentally Friendly Purchasing
LEED Certification:
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. Prerequisites and credits differ for each rating system, and teams choose the best fit for their projects
