How to get Certified?
To be eligible for the 513 Green Workplace Certification, your business must:
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Be located within Hamilton County limits
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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:
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Sustainable Action
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Waste Diversion
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Transportation and Air Quality
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Water Conservation
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Energy Conservation
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1. REVIEW THE MATERIALS
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Review the application checklist.
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Visit the resource pages if you need guidance on how to complete certain metrics.
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If you need additional guidance contact a 513 Green advisor.
2. FILL OUT THE CHECKLIST
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The checklist can be filled out online or by downloading and completing a fillable pdf.
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Online Application
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Open the online checklist form.
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Mark off which actions apply to your current business operations.
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You can save and resume your progress using the online application.
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PDF Checklist
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Download the application checklist and mark off which actions apply to your current business operations.
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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
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Submit your completed checklist through the online portal or directly to a 513 Green advisor with any supporting materials you’d like to include
4. SCHEDULE A WALK-THROUGH
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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
5. RECEIVE THE 513 GREEN CERTIFICATION
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If your business meets all the minimum requirements from each category, then your business becomes 513 Green Workplace Certified!