SBC MEMBERSHIP

Sustainability isn’t just good for business; it’s a strategic advantage that drives growth and sets you apart in today’s marketplace.

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) helps businesses turn sustainability into practical action that reduces risk, strengthens reputation, and drives long‑term success.

Join Wisconsin’s premier community of businesses and professionals committed to learning, connecting, and making real sustainability progress, together.

BECOME A MEMBER

MEMBER BROCHURE

SBC MEMBERSHIP

For nearly 20 years, SBC has helped Wisconsin businesses, large and small, integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations in practical, results‑driven ways.

SBC membership is a cost‑effective annual investment that meets organizations where they are, whether just starting out or advancing their sustainability efforts. It supports organizations that want to:

Respond to growing expectations from customers, employees, and regulators
Reduce risk and improve operational performance
Strengthen visibility, credibility, and stakeholder trust
Build internal sustainability capacity without doing it alone

If you’re a business in the Upper Midwest interested in sustainability, SBC is the go‑to place.

SBC membership is a cost-effective annual investment that meets you where you are, whether just starting out or advancing your sustainability efforts. Our core benefits are below

EDUCATE

Access our exclusive member website with a member directory, job board, and a sustainability resource library, including webinar recordings and virtual conference sessions and exclusive content and courses developed to advance sustainability in businesses.
Participate in monthly events led by experts in the sustainability industry and fellow member companies.
Participate in a Committee or Working Group to gain ideas, leverage best practices, and learn from others advancing sustainability.
Gain growth and leadership experience by leading a peer or working group. *Reach out to Jessy for volunteer opportunities.
Learn from other businesses at the annual SBC Conference.
Enjoy discounted rates on educational events and the Annual SBC Conference.

MEASURE & IMPROVE

Members get free access to the Green Masters Program® which helps you define and prioritize sustainability priority areas material to your organization, focusing on what is impactful to your business and important to your stakeholders.
Meet customer demand by defining and prioritizing what adds business value with the Green Masters Program®, an educational and sustainability management tool that helps you build your program.
Identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and cut costs while aligning with sustainable practices that resonate with your customers, enhancing both your financial performance and environmental impact.
Showcase your commitment to continuous improvement by using the Green Masters Program® logo in your branding, gaining recognition for your achievements, and differentiating your brand in the marketplace.
Access industry-specific insights and recommendations tailored to your business needs, benefiting from SBC’s strategic guidance to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable business practices.

CONNECT

Network and engage with other sustainability professionals and business leaders dedicated to sustainable change. (You are not in this alone!)
Foster connections to advance sustainability problem-solving and continuous improvement. (We can go faster and farther together!)
Gain direct access to sustainability and industry experts for learning and asking questions, including the SBC team of sustainability experts.
Connect with members through our online directory with detailed profiles.
Find sustainability-related job openings from member companies and other Wisconsin businesses.

SHOWCASE

Feature your business logo and sustainability commitment on the SBC website under current members.
Advertise to our membership base
Highlight your support for sustainability advancement while using SBC member logos, badges, and window decals.
Promote company news, events, or job listings through SBC channels. Gain access to special marketing opportunities to showcase your business.
Share your expertise through speaking at the SBC conference or educational event, or
sustainability success on your co-create a case study