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MAPLEWOOD GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM

MAPLEWOOD GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM. Sponsored by the Maplewood Green Team. In Partnership With:. Chamber of Commerce Maplewood Village Alliance Springfield Avenue Partnership NJDEP Sustainable Business Registry Sustainable Jersey. Who We Are. Clare Payton. Sheila Baker Gujral.

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MAPLEWOOD GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM

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  1. MAPLEWOODGREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM Sponsored by the Maplewood Green Team

  2. In Partnership With: Chamber of Commerce Maplewood Village Alliance Springfield Avenue Partnership NJDEP Sustainable Business Registry Sustainable Jersey

  3. Who We Are Clare Payton Sheila Baker Gujral MBA in Sustainability, Bard College Member, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Committee International MBA, Thunderbird Graduate School of Business Harvard University Extension School Graduate Sustainability Program CURRENT POSITIONS (2015-2016) Co-Chairs, Maplewood Green Team Members, Environmental Advisory Committee Members, MapSoMil Committee

  4. Program Overview WHAT WE ARE A Recognition Program Green Business = Green Reward$

  5. Sustainability: A Way of Life “Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present generation [us] without compromising the ability of future generations [our children and grandchildren] to meet their own needs.” —The Brundtland Report (1987)

  6. Sustainability Benefits Maplewood • Fosters innovation • Builds resiliency against risk • Engages the entire community • Enhances reputation as a go-to destination

  7. The Program Framework GUIDING BUSINESSES ON A SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

  8. First-Year Goals for Businesses Three Targeted Arenas Tied to First-Year Goals • Energy Efficiency • Waste Reduction • Transportation Solutions • increase efficiencies • reduce waste and improve waste mgmt • encourage use of cleaner transportation • lower carbon footprint • conserve resources

  9. Benefits of Participation Core Business Benefits Promotional Opportunities • Reduction in environmental impacts & carbon footprint • Cost Savings • FREE ongoing consultations with sustainability experts • + • Rewards Certificate • Special Promotions • Profiles in Leadership • Social Media Campaigns • =

  10. What We Provide • Baseline assessments for current operations • Goal-setting and measurement tracking systems • Information sharing and networking • Assistance with the NJDEP Sustainable Business Registry

  11. How to Join COME MEET WITH US! • Set five goals 2015-2016 • Create a plan of action • Contact us today for an appointment • Enroll in our program 

  12. Who’s Involved Maplewood Green Team Green Business Committee Sheila Baker Gujral Clare Payton Kathy Leventhal, Deputy Mayor Victor Gallo Sustainable Jersey Kristy Ranieri Chamber of Commerce René Conlon Maplewood Village Alliance and Springfield Avenue Partnership Julie Doran NJ DEP Sustainable Business Registry Athena Sarafides

  13. Upcoming Presentations • Chamber of Commerce • Maplewood Village Alliance • Springfield Avenue Partnership • Next Green Team Meeting • Wednesday, October 28 • November TBD • November TBD • Thursday, November 12

  14. THANK YOU! Maplewood Green Business Committee Clare Payton Sheila Baker Gujral email: biz@maplewoodisgreen.org www.MaplewoodIsGreen.org

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