| Install timers on non-essential electrical appliances |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install smart windows |
Energy & Emissions |
| Buy certified energy efficient office equipment |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install window coverings |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install a green roof |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use highly efficient HVAC filters |
Energy & Emissions |
| Develop an office thermostat policy |
Energy & Emissions |
| Implement an energy use and conservation plan |
Energy & Emissions |
| Measure carbon footprint |
Energy & Emissions |
| Purchase carbon offsets |
Energy & Emissions |
| Hire an Energy Services Company (ESCO) |
Energy & Emissions |
| Optimize exterior and roof colors for climate |
Energy & Emissions |
| Operate in a certified green building |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install energy efficient windows |
Energy & Emissions |
| Source 100% of power from on-site renewable energy |
Energy & Emissions |
| Source 25-50% of power from on-site renewable energy |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade and optimize on-premise servers |
Energy & Emissions |
| Purchase certified highly efficient appliances |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a sustainable web hosting service |
Energy & Emissions |
| Schedule regular HVAC & A/C maintenance |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install light switch occupancy sensors |
Energy & Emissions |
| Unplug appliances when not in use |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install a programmable thermostat |
Energy & Emissions |
| Replace light bulbs with LEDs |
Energy & Emissions |
| Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) |
Energy & Emissions |
| Apply solar window film |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a waste heat to energy system |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a highly efficient hot water heater |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use ceiling fans in place of air conditioning |
Energy & Emissions |
| Open windows in place of air conditioning |
Energy & Emissions |
| Regularly replace HVAC filters |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED |
Energy & Emissions |
| Arrange workspace for natural sunlight |
Energy & Emissions |
| Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows |
Energy & Emissions |
| Conduct an energy audit |
Energy & Emissions |
| Opt-in to renewable energy |
Work from Home |
| Power home with on-site renewable energy |
Work from Home |
| Compost home food waste |
Work from Home |
| Properly dispose of all household hazardous waste |
Work from Home |
| Purchase 50-100% recycled home paper products |
Work from Home |
| Switch entirely to rechargeable batteries |
Work from Home |
| Donate used clothing and furniture |
Work from Home |
| Use reusable cleaning products |
Work from Home |
| Recycle household waste |
Work from Home |
| Eliminate single-use kitchenware |
Work from Home |
| Eliminate single-use water bottles |
Work from Home |
| Purchase local, in-season produce |
Work from Home |
| Use reusable bags |
Work from Home |
| Use an eco-friendly home pest control service |
Work from Home |
| Lower water heater temperature to 120F(49C) |
Work from Home |
| Use an electric personal vehicle |
Work from Home |
| Use a hybrid personal vehicle |
Work from Home |
| Drive less than 75 miles a week |
Work from Home |
| Use bio-based cleaning products |
Work from Home |
| Use concentrated cleaning solutions |
Work from Home |
| Unplug non-essential appliances |
Work from Home |
| Use smart power strips |
Work from Home |
| Use certified energy efficient home office equipment |
Work from Home |
| Use a drip irrigation system |
Work from Home |
| Landscape with native plants |
Work from Home |
| Install highly efficient faucets and showerheads |
Work from Home |
| Install LED bulbs throughout home work space |
Work from Home |
| Use natural light for 75% of the day |
Work from Home |
| Optimize home office for natural light |
Work from Home |
| Add home window coverings |
Work from Home |
| Install a programmable home thermostat |
Work from Home |
| Regularly replace home HVAC filters |
Work from Home |
| Maintain and weather-strip home windows |
Work from Home |
| Install energy efficient home windows |
Work from Home |
| Use a highly efficient home hot water heater |
Work from Home |
| Conduct a home energy audit |
Work from Home |
| Use 100% bio-based trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
| Assess your vendors' procurement practices |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a supplier code of conduct policy |
Consumption & Waste |
| Map the supply chain of at least 80% of your spend |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use a shared printer |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use concentrated cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use chlorine-free and FSC-certified paper products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use recycled office supplies |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a comprehensive recycling program |
Consumption & Waste |
| Require all suppliers/vendors meet your environmental commitments |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a green procurement policy |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate all physical marketing materials |
Consumption & Waste |
| Donate surplus meals and edible food items |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a sustainability process for meetings and events |
Consumption & Waste |
| Prioritize local, organic, and fair trade food |
Consumption & Waste |
| Repurpose unused office items |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use paperless billing |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate unnecessary internal paper usage |
Consumption & Waste |
| Ship with bio-based, recycled, or FSC-certified boxes and bags |
Consumption & Waste |
| Print and copy double-sided |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use non-toxic, bio-based cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use reusable cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Switch entirely to rechargeable batteries |
Consumption & Waste |
| Complete a consumption and waste audit |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate physical marketing materials |
Consumption & Waste |
| Select used or recycled office equipment and furniture |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use a non-toxic pest control service |
Consumption & Waste |
| Properly dispose of all hazardous waste |
Consumption & Waste |
| Develop a paper reduction policy |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase recycled toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Recycle used toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Compost food waste |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate all single-use kitchenware |
Consumption & Waste |
| Ensure employees take vacation time |
Workplace & Culture |
| Ensure employees take breaks |
Workplace & Culture |
| Build a diverse executive leadership team |
Workplace & Culture |
| Implement an employee feedback system |
Workplace & Culture |
| Institute a professional development policy |
Workplace & Culture |
| Implement a "no meetings" day |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide a comprehensive benefits package |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide a living wage for all employees |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide regular formal employee reviews |
Workplace & Culture |
| Establish a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide a third party for conflict resolution |
Workplace & Culture |
| Evaluate employee satisfaction |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide 12 weeks paid family leave |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide 20 weeks paid family leave |
Workplace & Culture |
| Conduct exit interviews |
Workplace & Culture |
| Have accessible green space |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide equitable pay and leadership opportunities for women |
Workplace & Culture |
| Install green walls in the office |
Workplace & Culture |
| Administer company-wide sustainability training |
Workplace & Culture |
| Place plants throughout the office |
Workplace & Culture |
| Eliminate VOCs |
Workplace & Culture |
| 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 |
| Disclose business practices and financial statements to stakeholders |
Governance |
| Communicate pricing and services transparently |
Governance |
| Disclose information about political contributions and lobbying |
Governance |
| Disclose any risks to the environment or the public created by products or operations |
Governance |
| Evaluate feedback about violations of ethics and conduct policy |
Governance |
| Conduct investigations of ethical violations |
Governance |
| Implement an employee code of conduct policy |
Governance |
| Implement a whistleblowing policy |
Governance |
| Implement discrimination and harassment policy |
Governance |
| Identify and manage suppliers' sustainability risks |
Governance |
| Measure environmental impact along supply chain |
Governance |
| Keep accounting accurate and up-to-date |
Governance |
| Establish a shareholder rights policy |
Governance |
| Determine executive bonuses based on ESG performance |
Governance |
| Exceed federal and state regulations for your industry |
Governance |
| Implement a sensitive information protection policy |
Governance |
| Conduct regular cyber security checks |
Governance |
| Train employees on cyber and data security procedures |
Governance |
| Create a detailed risk management plan |
Governance |
| Conduct quality checks on products and services |
Governance |
| Implement a human health and safety policy |
Governance |
| Adhere to labor laws and practices |
Governance |
| Have a majority independent board |
Governance |
| Document board meetings |
Governance |
| Fairly compensate board members |
Governance |
| Hold shareholder meetings |
Governance |
| Implement a conflict of interest policy |
Governance |
| Implement a board member election process |
Governance |
| Implement a policy for removing board members |
Governance |
| Establish a clear governance structure |
Governance |
| Have the board assess sustainability performance |
Governance |
| Pay top executives based on workforce, performance, and industry |
Governance |
| Have a diverse board |
Governance |
| Require leaders to be trained in ESG policies |
Governance |
| Plant native ground coverings |
Water Use |
| Limit impermeable outdoor surfaces |
Water Use |
| Implement a water use and conservation plan |
Water Use |
| Use a drip irrigation system |
Water Use |
| Plant native, regionally-friendly plants |
Water Use |
| Install a smart irrigation system |
Water Use |
| Conduct regular irrigation system checks |
Water Use |
| Set up a greywater system |
Water Use |
| Install high-efficiency plumbing fixtures |
Water Use |
| Install automatic faucets |
Water Use |
| Install a filtered water tap |
Water Use |
| Install faucet flow rate controls |
Water Use |
| Conduct a water usage audit |
Water Use |
| Transition to 50% or more remote work |
Transportation |
| Provide transit passes or funds |
Transportation |
| Transition to a 25-74% electric vehicle fleet |
Transportation |
| Transition to a 75-100% electric vehicle fleet |
Transportation |
| Have EV charging stations on-site |
Transportation |
| Have on-site bike racks |
Transportation |
| Offset unavoidable travel emissions |
Transportation |
| Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles |
Transportation |
| Designate preferred carpool and EV parking spaces |
Transportation |
| Offer electric and hybrid vehicle incentives |
Transportation |
| Encourage employee carpools |
Transportation |
| Sponsor local conservation efforts |
Community & Society |
| Create a community engagement team |
Community & Society |
| Hold employee competitions for most volunteer hours |
Community & Society |
| Prioritize working with minority-owned and local businesses |
Community & Society |
| Evaluate your organization's social footprint |
Community & Society |
| Create a fund/scholarship for local youth to pursue higher education |
Community & Society |
| Establish an employment pathway program for local youths |
Community & Society |
| Evaluate stakeholder satisfaction through feedback systems |
Community & Society |
| Provide a social or environmental product or service |
Community & Society |
| Commit to receiving and acting on customer feedback |
Community & Society |
| Provide an annual public sustainability report |
Community & Society |
| Screen partners' social and environmental responsibility |
Community & Society |
| Donate a percentage of profits to an environmental cause |
Community & Society |
| Hold at least one volunteer day a year |
Community & Society |
| Place an employee on a sustainability event committee |
Community & Society |
| Sponsor an annual local sustainability event |
Community & Society |
| Use dry machining |
Manufacturing |
| Source 50% of products and materials within a 400 mi radius |
Manufacturing |
| Replace pneumatically operated equipment with linear actuators |
Manufacturing |
| Meter water input and output |
Manufacturing |
| Meter production equipment in zones |
Manufacturing |
| Clean windows every six months, or as needed, to reduce lighting needs |
Manufacturing |
| Use large indoor ceiling fans |
Manufacturing |
| Use 50% of packaging made of recycled materials |
Manufacturing |
| Reuse inbound packaging |
Manufacturing |
| Repair wood pallets, rather than disposing of them |
Manufacturing |
| Properly train employees on proper equipment use & safety |
Manufacturing |
| Install improved filters on water outputs to prevent pollutants entering waterways |
Manufacturing |
| Install programmable thermostats for the manufacturing facility's industrial heating and cooling units |
Manufacturing |
| Execute a complete lifecycle analysis for each of your products |
Manufacturing |
| Ensure proper ventilation of all compressors within the facility |
Manufacturing |
| Adopt just-in-time (JIT) inventory strategy to minimize excess inventory and waste |
Manufacturing |
| Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees |
Prerequisites |
| Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile |
Prerequisites |
| Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments |
Prerequisites |
| Complete the GBB getting started steps |
Prerequisites |
| Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization's sustainability program |
Prerequisites |
