ABOUT THE GREEN MASTERS PROGRAM
YOU CAN'T MANAGE WHAT YOU DON'T MEASURE
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The Green Masters Program® is an innovative framework and exclusive online tool designed to empower businesses in defining, prioritizing, measuring, and managing sustainability performance across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) domains. This program focuses on ESG topics that drive positive impact on your organization and resonate with your stakeholders.
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With the Green Masters Program®, companies can customize their sustainability disclosures to align with strategic business goals and stakeholder interests. It’s perfect for organizations seeking to embed sustainability at the heart of their strategy, offering a structured framework, formal recognition, and robust support resources.
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The Green Masters Program delivers a cost-effective solution for integrating and advancing sustainability initiatives throughout your business. By participating, your organization gains:
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A trusted third-party credential: The Green Masters Program® Certification Mark demonstrates your commitment to proactively addressing key sustainability issues.
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A framework aligned with international standards: Our methods, KPIs, and best practices adhere to globally recognized sustainability guidelines and certification programs.
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A stepping stone for broader recognition: Participation can serve as a standalone achievement or complement other sustainability standards, certifications, and indices.
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"The Green Masters Program provides a platform for cross-functional teams to meet, exchange ideas, and continue to embed and drive ESG programming throughout your organization." Sr. Manager of Sustainability & Environmental Compliance, Kohl's Inc.
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READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT?
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Become part of an innovative network of organizations leveraging the Green Masters Program to achieve measurable ESG results and elevate their sustainability strategy.
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Register Today. Take the first step to earn Green Masters Program recognition and drive sustainable business growth.
Discover More. Learn how the Green Masters framework can be customized to fit your company’s sustainability goals.
Have questions? Contact our Program Manager, Liz Watson, to schedule a consultation and explore your options.
WHY THE GREEN MASTERS PROGRAM
PROGRAM BENEFITS
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PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS
The Green Masters Program® is an accessible online platform that helps businesses of any size assess and advance their sustainability efforts.
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Open to All Businesses: Any company interested in learning about sustainability and developing a systematic approach can participate and use the program’s tools.
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Recognition Opportunity: Apply by September 30 to be included in the SBC annual recognition at our annual conference.
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No Cost for SBC Business Members: SBC Business Members can use the tool for no extra charge. Learn more about membership here.
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Accessible to Non-Members: Non-members may participate for a fee. See non-member pricing and subscription options here.
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Have a question about the platform? Visit one of these support pages:​
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SHOWCASE YOUR COMMITMENT
WITH THE LOGO
The Green Masters Program certification mark lets your company show its commitment to sustainability. Use the logo to promote your sustainable initiatives and credentials in ways that suit your brand.
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Feature it on your website and digital platforms
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Include it in marketing materials and sustainability reports
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Integrate it into customer communications and outreach efforts
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Display it on fleet vehicles or product packaging
We encourage participants to use the logo creatively and responsibly, following our guidelines, to boost visibility and showcase your sustainability leadership.
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Unsure where to start? Apply the logo in ways that make sense for your company's communication strategy and goals!
SUCESS STORIES
The Green Masters Program recognizes organizations at the forefront of sustainability. Every year, companies across various industries share how they weave sustainability into their operations, company culture, and strategic vision, sparking inspiration for others to follow their lead.
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Explore the inspiring success stories below from Green Masters participants who have embraced sustainable business practices. These case studies showcase creative solutions, tangible results, and the meaningful impact of sustainability efforts led by Green Masters companies.
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Click the logo below to discover more about each company’s sustainability journey.
Read a recent blog post about current success stories here.
"The Green Master Program is a useful tool in guiding our sustainability
efforts and helps us generate ideas for what actions we can take that fit within our business model and goals. The process has allowed us to set an example for our industry and share our lessons learned with Wisconsin Healthcare Professionals and WHPCA so others can benefit too. This is an important way of leveraging our connections and spheres of influence to maximize our ability to impact change. Thanks, SBC for guiding us!"
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- Kelly DeMarco, Horizon Home Care & Hospice
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SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to advance your sustainability efforts, we’re here to help. If you’re beginning your journey and need a boost, we offer a Sustainability Gap Assessment and Roadmap that helps you define and prioritize your most material topics.
As a member, you gain exclusive access to ask questions and seek guidance from both our team and a network of sustainability leaders.
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Sustainability program development
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Water balance calculations
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Support for EcoVadis requirements
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Sustainability strategy integration
No matter where you are on your path, we’re ready to assist with your sustainability and ESG needs.
Reach out to Abbie@SustainableBusinessCouncil.org, our Sustainability Consultant, to learn how we can support your journey.