| Use chlorine-free and FSC-certified paper products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use a shared printer |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use 100% bio-based trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a supplier code of conduct policy |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a comprehensive recycling program |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use concentrated cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use non-toxic, bio-based cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use a non-toxic pest control service |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use recycled office supplies |
Consumption & Waste |
| Ship with bio-based, recycled, or FSC-certified boxes and bags |
Consumption & Waste |
| Complete a consumption and waste audit |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
| Properly dispose of all hazardous waste |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase recycled toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Implement a sustainability process for meetings and events |
Consumption & Waste |
| Repurpose unused office items |
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 |
| Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper |
Consumption & Waste |
| Recycle used toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Compost food waste |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate all single-use kitchenware |
Consumption & Waste |
| Develop an office thermostat policy |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install window coverings |
Energy & Emissions |
| Purchase certified highly efficient appliances |
Energy & Emissions |
| Arrange workspace for natural sunlight |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a sustainable web hosting service |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install a programmable thermostat |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install energy efficient windows |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade and optimize on-premise servers |
Energy & Emissions |
| Schedule regular HVAC & A/C maintenance |
Energy & Emissions |
| Unplug appliances when not in use |
Energy & Emissions |
| Replace light bulbs with LEDs |
Energy & Emissions |
| Apply solar window film |
Energy & Emissions |
| Regularly replace HVAC filters |
Energy & Emissions |
| Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows |
Energy & Emissions |
| Optimize exterior and roof colors for climate |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install light switch occupancy sensors |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED |
Energy & Emissions |
| Plant native, regionally-friendly plants |
Water Use |
| Use a drip irrigation system |
Water Use |
| Install a smart irrigation system |
Water Use |
| Conduct regular irrigation system checks |
Water Use |
| Install high-efficiency plumbing fixtures |
Water Use |
| Install faucet flow rate controls |
Water Use |
| Install automatic faucets |
Water Use |
| Install a filtered water tap |
Water Use |
| Institute a professional development policy |
Workplace & Culture |
| Implement an employee feedback system |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide a comprehensive benefits package |
Workplace & Culture |
| Conduct exit interviews |
Workplace & Culture |
| Provide regular formal employee reviews |
Workplace & Culture |
| Evaluate employee satisfaction |
Workplace & Culture |
| Have accessible green space |
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 |
| Choose a building with easy public transit access |
Transportation |
| Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles |
Transportation |
| Have EV charging stations on-site |
Transportation |
| Designate preferred carpool and EV parking spaces |
Transportation |
| Adhere to labor laws and practices |
Governance |
| Document board meetings |
Governance |
| Conduct regular cyber security checks |
Governance |
| Implement a human health and safety policy |
Governance |
| Communicate pricing and services transparently |
Governance |
| Keep accounting accurate and up-to-date |
Governance |
| Provide an annual public sustainability report |
Community & Society |
| Commit to receiving and acting on customer feedback |
Community & Society |
| Provide a social or environmental product or service |
Community & Society |
| Hold at least one volunteer day a year |
Community & Society |
| Donate used clothing and furniture |
Work from Home |
| Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees |
Prerequisites |
| Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile |
Prerequisites |
| Complete the GBB getting started steps |
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 |
