HOW IT WORKS
To be eligible for the 513 Green Workplace Certification, your business must be located within Hamilton County limits and must achieve a minimum of 45 points overall out of 115 possible with a minimum of 2 points achieved in each category.
SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS
a green team
sustainability goals & plan
support from management
staff incentive program
+ more
WASTE
DIVERSION
recycle programs
reusable dishes
local vendors
composting
+ more
TRANSPORTATION & AIR QUALITY
bike racks
carpool incentives
Metro's Transit Benefit Plan
office plants
+ more
WATER CONSERVATION
water conserving products
water bottle refill station
green irrigation
water waste walkthrough
+ more
ENERGY CONSERVATION
sleep mode
smart thermostat
light occupancy sensors
LED lightning
+ more
We work alongside your team to certify your organization in 4 simple steps:
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.
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.
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.
RECIEIVE THE 513 GREEN CERTIFICATION
If your business meets all the minimum requirements from each category, then your business becomes 513 Green Workplace Certified!
