| Use of return tank heat exchanger or tankless coil and/or Indirect Water Heater. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Insulate your steam pipes. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of Energy Star washer and dryer in wetcleaning department. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of Recyclable Poly Bags (customer use). |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of reusable pick up garment bags. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Only using biodegradable detergents and additives in commercial industry. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of recycled hangers (plastic and wire). |
Dry Cleaning |
| 100% of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon (DF2000, EcoSolv), Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Ensure at least 60% or more of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon, Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Ensure at least 60% of dry clean processes are wetcleaning. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Ensure Appropriate disposal of drycleaning waste water. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Regular maintenance schedule for all boilers, return systems, steam traps, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Proactive Waste Handling - unregulated waste to be hauled away by licensed hazardous waste hauler. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Offer reusable garment bags to customers. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Ensure employees take vacation time |
Workplace & Culture |
| Institute a professional development policy |
Workplace & Culture |
| Ensure employees take breaks |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide a living wage for all employees |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide a comprehensive benefits package |
Workplace & Culture |
| Implement an employee feedback system |
Workplace & Culture |
| Build a diverse executive leadership team |
Workplace & Culture |
| Conduct exit interviews |
Workplace & Culture |
| Evaluate employee satisfaction |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide regular formal employee reviews |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide equitable pay and leadership opportunities for women |
Workplace & Culture |
| Place plants throughout the office |
Workplace & Culture |
| Repurpose unused office items |
Consumption & Waste |
| Select used or recycled office equipment and furniture |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a comprehensive recycling program |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use concentrated cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use non-toxic, bio-based cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Ship with bio-based, recycled, or FSC-certified boxes and bags |
Consumption & Waste |
| Develop a paper reduction policy |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use paperless billing |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate unnecessary internal paper usage |
Consumption & Waste |
| Print and copy double-sided |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate physical marketing materials |
Consumption & Waste |
| Properly dispose of all hazardous waste |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper |
Consumption & Waste |
| Recycle used toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate all single-use kitchenware |
Consumption & Waste |
| Develop an office thermostat policy |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use ceiling fans in place of air conditioning |
Energy & Emissions |
| Buy certified energy efficient office equipment |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install window coverings |
Energy & Emissions |
| Unplug appliances when not in use |
Energy & Emissions |
| Replace light bulbs with LEDs |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade and optimize on-premise servers |
Energy & Emissions |
| Arrange workspace for natural sunlight |
Energy & Emissions |
| Open windows in place of air conditioning |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a drip irrigation system |
Work from Home |
| Eliminate single-use kitchenware |
Work from Home |
| Donate used clothing and furniture |
Work from Home |
| Properly dispose of all household hazardous waste |
Work from Home |
| Use reusable bags |
Work from Home |
| Eliminate single-use water bottles |
Work from Home |
| Recycle household waste |
Work from Home |
| Use smart power strips |
Work from Home |
| Provide a social or environmental product or service |
Community & Society |
| Sponsor an annual local sustainability event |
Community & Society |
| Evaluate stakeholder satisfaction through feedback systems |
Community & Society |
| Prioritize working with minority-owned and local businesses |
Community & Society |
| Commit to receiving and acting on customer feedback |
Community & Society |
| Place an employee on a sustainability event committee |
Community & Society |
| Choose a building with easy public transit access |
Transportation |
| Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles |
Transportation |
| Encourage employee carpools |
Transportation |
| Keep accounting accurate and up-to-date |
Governance |
| Disclose business practices and financial statements to stakeholders |
Governance |
| Communicate pricing and services transparently |
Governance |
| Require leaders to be trained in ESG policies |
Governance |
| Conduct a water usage audit |
Water Use |
| Install a filtered water tap |
Water Use |
| Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile |
Prerequisites |
| Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees |
Prerequisites |
| Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments |
Prerequisites |
| Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization's sustainability program |
Prerequisites |
| Complete the GBB getting started steps |
Prerequisites |
