How to get Certified?

To be eligible for the 513 Green Workplace Certification, your business must:

• Be located within Hamilton County limits

• Must achieve a minimum of 45 points overall out of 115 possible with a minimum of 2 points achieved in each category. The categories are:

  • Sustainable Action

  • Waste Diversion

  • Transportation and Air Quality

  • Water Conservation

  • Energy Conservation

1. REVIEW THE MATERIALS

• Review the application checklist.

• Visit the resource pages if you need guidance on how to complete certain metrics.

• If you need additional guidance contact a 513 Green advisor.

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2. FILL OUT THE CHECKLIST

• The checklist can be filled out online or by downloading and completing a fillable pdf.

• Online Application

  • Open the online checklist form​.

  • Mark off which actions apply to your current business operations.

  • You can save and resume your progress using the online application.

• PDF Checklist​

  • Download the application checklist and mark off which actions apply to your current business operations.

    • The checklist is a fillable PDF - For optimal use, download and open in the latest version of Adobe 

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3. SUBMIT YOUR MATERIALS

• Submit your completed checklist through the online portal or directly to a 513 Green advisor with any supporting materials you’d like to include

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4. SCHEDULE A WALK-THROUGH

• A Business Specialist from Hamilton County will reach out and schedule a brief walk-through at your business to confirm all of your checked items

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5. RECEIVE THE 513 GREEN CERTIFICATION

• If your business meets all the minimum requirements from each category, then your business becomes 513 Green Workplace Certified!