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What Makes a Successful Company Internship Program?

Green Business Bureau

Internship programs provide organizations with the opportunity to train future employees, while also giving students valuable experience in the workplace. Employers must be sure to clearly define what tasks interns will be doing and establish whether they should receive payment for their work or whether it is purely for educational purposes.

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8 Steps to Green Business Certification With Little Monetary Investment

Green Business Bureau

Congratulations on starting your green business journey and for considering making your organization a green certified one. With some purpose-driven employees, dedication and a simple 8-step plan, any organization no matter how big or small can become green certified with little to no initial investment.

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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Green Business Bureau

Responsible production requires manufacturing goods and services in an ethical and sustainable way that minimizes waste and pollution and supports long-term sustainability of surrounding communities and their natural environments. Additionally, more consumers are preferring organizations with demonstrated environmental and ethical practices.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

In this article, we have organized the world’s top sustainability certifications by purpose, procedure, and cost so that you know how to select a sustainability certification with confidence. Below we have organized the world’s most popular sustainability certifications into these categories: Corporate sustainability reporting certifications.

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Hit Promotional Products: A Certified Green Business Providing More Eco Friendly Promotional Products

Green Business Bureau

The brand offers green and ethically-sourced products. “ Hit is committed to offering sustainable, ethically-sourced products and holding ourselves accountable to social responsibility.” This system diverts hazardous and nonhazardous waste products to be used in waste-to-energy processes, or recycled to be reused as fuel.

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The unexpected arboretum: CSUSM benefits from sustainable approach to water and environmental management

Green Technology

Only sites meeting stringent specified standards — including those involved with education, tree science and conservation — can become officially accredited arboretums. Reducing water usage is a key component of the plan’s goals in Natural and Landscape Management Practices. You need a plan.

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Supervising Environmental Services Specialist

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

The Sustainability and Compliance Division is involved with establishing environmental policies and programs; implementing health, safety and compliance activities; advancing clean energy technology; and integrating green practices into City and community activities.