Sustainable Business Pledge Checklist

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3. Sustainability is centered around what are known as "The Three E's" of <b>environment, economy, and equality</b> or the “The Three P’s” of <b>people, planet, and profit.</b> It takes a broad look at the world in an effort to keep social, economic, and natural systems in order for future generations. Cranberry Township is committed to the sustainability of our community through the Healthy Cranberry Program. In 2008, the Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors adopted a set of guiding principles developed by the community. The Principles help ensure that Cranberry's long-term health and sustainability are always factored into decision-making. They are to -

   Sustainability is centered around what are known as "The Three E's" of environment, economy, and equality or the “The Three P’s” of people, planet, and profit. It takes a broad look at the world in an effort to keep social, economic, and natural systems in order for future generations. Cranberry Township is committed to the sustainability of our community through the Healthy Cranberry Program. In 2008, the Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors adopted a set of guiding principles developed by the community. The Principles help ensure that Cranberry's long-term health and sustainability are always factored into decision-making. They are to -

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7. Healthy Cranberry Business Program

9. Recognition as a Healthy Cranberry Business includes participating in a voluntary program that highlights and congratulates businesses for implementing actions that are good for their bottom line, the environment, and the Cranberry community. Businesses that pledge to incorporate or have already incorporated sustainable practices into their operations are making valuable contributions to the economic and environmental health of the community and are making a positive impact on Cranberry Township. Being identified as a Healthy Cranberry Business helps potential consumers and business partners recognize and select to patronize organizations that are committed to sustainability and view it as a critical component to their overall mission and business plan. All businesses located within Cranberry Township are eligible to be recognized as a Healthy Cranberry Business.

   Recognition as a Healthy Cranberry Business includes participating in a voluntary program that highlights and congratulates businesses for implementing actions that are good for their bottom line, the environment, and the Cranberry community. Businesses that pledge to incorporate or have already incorporated sustainable practices into their operations are making valuable contributions to the economic and environmental health of the community and are making a positive impact on Cranberry Township. Being identified as a Healthy Cranberry Business helps potential consumers and business partners recognize and select to patronize organizations that are committed to sustainability and view it as a critical component to their overall mission and business plan. All businesses located within Cranberry Township are eligible to be recognized as a Healthy Cranberry Business.

13. How to Apply

    <br>1. Review the checklist below. Businesses must check at least 1 criteria in each Sustainability Principle or pledge to complete at least 10 options total.<br><br> 2. Click "Submit." Your Sustainability Pledge Checklist will be submitted to Cranberry Township.<br><br> 3. Your checklist will be reviewed by Cranberry Township and you will be notified of your recognition as a Healthy Cranberry Sustainable Business within 2 weeks.

    
    1. Review the checklist below. Businesses must check at least 1 criteria in each Sustainability Principle or pledge to complete at least 10 options total.
    
    2. Click "Submit." Your Sustainability Pledge Checklist will be submitted to Cranberry Township.
    
    3. Your checklist will be reviewed by Cranberry Township and you will be notified of your recognition as a Healthy Cranberry Sustainable Business within 2 weeks.

15. General Information

17. Business Name*

18. Contact*

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33. Pledge Checklist

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36. We pledge

    1. To implement a “buy local” program or policy to purchase supplies from locally owned and operated enterprises and other green businesses.
    2. To establish a written code of ethics to guard against corruption.
    3. To support fair trade practices.

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39. We pledge

    1. To draft a policy prohibiting discrimination and valuing diversity and inclusion.
    2. To establish a committee and program promoting diversity and inclusion.
    3. To set procedures to ensure a wide range of candidates are interviewed for all job openings.
    4. To pay a living wage to employees.
    5. To sell products made in local markets.
    6. To choose local suppliers for products and services where possible.
    7. To use local materials where possible for our products.

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42. We pledge

    1. To install some Energy Star approved HVAC systems and/or other appliances.
    2. To assess opportunities to install solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal, or other sources of renewal energy.
    3. To reward employees for using public transportation, ride sharing, walking and bicycling as part of their commute to and from work and during their business-related travel.
    4. To establish a green vehicle fleet program for employee travel and/or for the shipping and handling of goods and services.
    5. To use alternative fuels for employee travel and/or for the shipping and handling of goods and services.
    6. To conduct a greenhouse gas inventory and mitigation plan.
    7. To offer an employee wellness program to our employees.
    8. To recycle our materials.
    9. To use recycled paper for the bulk of our operations.
    10. To compost our organic waste materials.
    11. To implement a duplex printing policy.
    12. To install low-flow faucets, toilets, and other water flow control equipment.
    13. To utlize technologies to detain and encourage infiltration of stormwater on its site (porous pavement, curb cuts, sunken island with vegetation, etc.)
    14. To ensure that our stormwater system is not connected to the septic sewer system.
    15. To install a rain barrel and/or a graywater system to capture and use our stormwater.

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45. We pledge

    1. To be active in the community and engage with other local business leaders in the community to bolster economic development.
       
       

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48. We pledge

    1. To conduct an energy audit or assessment.
    2. To track our energy use and progress on energy savings on a monthly basis.
    3. To implement an energy reduction strategy, install equipment for reducing energy consumption, and/or begin to implement recommendations from a recent energy audit.
    4. To establish a sustainability policy, sustainability goals, and sustainability principles.
    5. To conduct a sustainability audit/assessment of our facilities and operations.
    6. To provide on-going training for employees and officials and the Human Resources function is accountable to advance organizational capacities to accelerate the sustainability program.
    7. To use the goal setting and budget processes to advance the sustainability program.
    8. To conduct a waste audit of our operations.
    9. To draft a waste reduction and recycling policy and train employees in waste reduction and recycling practices.
    10. To track our disposable solid waste quantities, as well as our progress on reducing solid waste on a monthly basis.
    11. To draft a water use reduction policy and train employees in water conservation practices.
    12. To track our water usage, as well as our progress on increasing water savings on a monthly basis.
    13. To create and implement a stormwater management plan for our site.
    14. To seek additional sustainable recognition and certification through programs offered by SustainablePittsburgh.org

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54. Have you already implemented some of the above pledges?
    
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56. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Business Hub.

    BusinessHub@cranberrytownship.org<br> 724-776-9861<br> CranberryBusinessHub.org

    BusinessHub@cranberrytownship.org
    724-776-9861
    CranberryBusinessHub.org

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