Cost Savings
Implementing the program's waste reduction and water and energy
conservation measures can save you money! Click here
to see how other businesses have used green practices to save
money.
Market Exposure
The Green Business Partnership will be promoted through a
marketing plan that includes advertisements and news releases in
the local media.
Increased Sales
Businesses with a green ethic can use this distinction to
achieve a marketing edge over the competition by offering
customers more environmentally sound alternatives.
Green Business Partnership Directory
and GreenMap
Certified businesses will be listed in an
online
directory that will give consumers the
opportunity to patronize businesses demonstrating their
commitment to the environment. The location of Green
Business Partners are also posted on Sarasota County's
GreenMap!
Healthy Work Environment
Implementing many of the program standards will create a safer,
healthier working environment.
Increased Productivity
Caring about employees' well-being can improve morale and
increase productivity.
Free Site Assessments and Product
Rebates
Sarasota County can help with a free waste assessment. A fresh
perspective may help you discover cost-saving measures you'd
never considered. Florida Power & Light (FPL) offers free energy
assessments and rebates for certain types of high-efficiency
cooling systems, energy-efficient ventilation units and
installation.
Resource Information
Click here
for available resources to help you implement
environmentally sound business practices.
