2018 Sustainable Business Roundtable Recognition Program Application

2018 SBR Recognition Program

The Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBR)’s recognition program is a continuous improvement program structured to help businesses reach achievable sustainability targets. Built within the framework of bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels, our structure teaches, guides and recognizes member businesses across WNY as they implement and maintain systems of sustainable practices. The criteria requirements and support from the SBR encourage companies to implement a sustainability plan consisting of a comprehensive program of sustainable measures. All of which ensure systematic benchmarking, identification of further environmental efficiency opportunities and quantification of results when improvements are put into place. The SBR recognition program is open to SBR members in good standing.

All members who achieve at least bronze recognition will receive a certificate from the Board of Directors along with limited use of the SBR logo. If you are currently not an SBR member and want to apply for the award, complete the membership application found on our website and attach it to this application. http://www.wnysustainablebusiness.org/tojoin/

In addition to the multiple awardees in the recognition program, the Board of Directors may award up to four awards annually for:

1. Most Innovative Sustainable ProjectCriteria for this award is the achievement of at least Silver level in section 1 of this application plus the successful submittal of a project in section 2 that is recognized by the Board of Directors as a new, unique and innovative process for achieving a successful sustainability goal.

2. Eric Lindstrom Sustainability Star AwardThis award honors our colleague, friend and one of the original members of the team that developed the SBR; Eric Lindstrom. This is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond to bring about sustainability change, either within their organization or in the wider community. The honoree does not need to be a member of SBR to be considered for this award, however SBR members must nominate all applicants. Contact Amy Alduino (amy.alduino@erie.gov) to obtain a nomination form for this award.

3. Community Impact AwardConsideration for recognition for this distinction is based on a business’s community outreach efforts, the involvement of their employees and their impact on sustainability in Western New York.

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4. Board of Directors Choice AwardThis distinction is awarded to an SBR member company that has achieved at least Silver level for their program and, at the discretion of the BOD’s, has been a model member in some or all of the areas of SBR support, Environmental Stewardship, Business Acumen and Community Service.

Supporting documents:Documents should be sent in PDF format. (Examples should include company history, company’s environmental or sustainability program or statement, reason for program, how it developed, references, testimonials or information about other environmental awards or recognitions already received.) Please attach them in the upload files link at the bottom of each section.

Submission date:SBR Recognition Applications will be accepted through March 30, 2018.

Award scoring Section 1 scoring (202 possible points)• Bronze – at least 50 points in section 2 plus 15 points in section 3• Silver – at least 75 points in section 2 plus 25 points in section 3• Gold – at least 125 points in section 2 plus 35 points in section 3• Platinum – at least 150 points in section 2 plus 50 points in section 3

Section 2 (up to 60 points will be awarded)Businesses will choose up to three topics and describe either ongoing practices or project investments within the past 12 months.

Anticipated application completion times:

Section 1 30-90 minutes Section 2 30-90 minutes

The WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable reserves the right to determine eligibility for the recognition program.

Company Profile

Complete Answers in Boxes Below:

Company Name & Address

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Contact Person (Name, Email, and Phone)

Type of Business

Describe Products or Services

Number of Locations & Employees in Western New York

Company History

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What Prompted Your Company’s Sustainability Journey?

Section 1Sustainability Plan & Implementation (58 points)

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

1. Does your company have a sustainability plan? 5

2. Do you update the plan regularly? 2

3. Does your company have an employee who is clearly responsible for Sustainability?

2

4. Does your company have third party certification of elements of your sustainability plan (i.e. ISO 14001)?

2

5. Does your plan encourage sustainable end of life product design or use?

2

6. Does your plan encourage the engineering out of hazardous materials in your operations?

2

7. Does you plan assess for, monitor and try to reduce the carbon footprint of your operations?

2

8. Do you have documented metrics used to measure, report and create goals?

5

9. Does your company have a Green Team? 2

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10. Are employees trained on the company’s environmental and sustainability efforts and goals?

2

11. Besides training, are employees encouraged to participate in sustainability efforts?

2

12. Do you purchase environmentally friendly products such as recycled paper, environmentally friendly cleaning products or repurposed cartridges? List products types. (0-10 points)

13. Does your company have carbon reduction goals? Describe progress made achieving these goals. (0-10 points)

14. Does your company have non-carbon related pollution reduction goals? Describe progress made achieving these goals. Describe progress made achieving these goals. (0-10 points)

Involvement in Sustainable Business Roundtable (10 points)

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15. How does your company support the Sustainable Business Roundtable? Check all answers that apply. (0-5 points)

Host Event Board Member

Speaker/Trainer Committee Member

Sponsor Other

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

16. Is your company’s Sustainability Plan on the SBR website?

5

Water (34 points)

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

17. Have you assessed your water footprint? 5

18. Do you have a water conservation plan? 3

19. What is the percentage of water used on site that is harvested or recycled?

0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

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Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

20. Do you have a process for tracking water spikes and leaks?

2

21. What percentage of stormwater is managed on site by green infrastructure?

0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

22. What is the percentage of low-flow toilets, faucets or other fixtures in your facilities?

0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

Waste & Pollution (36 points)

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

23. Have you done a solid waste assessment? 5

24. Do you have a recycling program? 3

25. Do you have a repurposing program? 2

26. What percentage of solid waste is recycled or repurposed?

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0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

27. What percentage of solid waste is diverted from landfill?

0-50% 51-100%

0 points 2 points

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

28. Do you partner with suppliers & customers to reduce waste in packaging?

2

29. Have you decreased the total amount of scrap material in your process?

2

30. Do you divert food waste from the landfill? (composting, selling, donating, etc)

2

31. Do you recycle the following – mark all that apply: (0-10 points)Cardboard Cans & BottlesPaper ElectronicsInk/Toner Cartridge Oil/CoolantBatteries Shrink WrapLight Bulb Pallets

Other

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Energy (37 points)

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

32. Have you completed an energy assessment? 3

33. Do you regularly monitor energy consumption? 2

34. Do you have an energy conservation plan? 2

35. What is the total percentage of energy purchased from renewable sources used at the facility?

0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

36. What is the total percentage of energy generated on-site from renewable sources?

0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

37. Do you purchase Green E certified RECs or participate in carbon offsets?

2

38. Do you have a procurement policy for purchasing equipment that is energy efficient? (i.e. Energy Star)

2

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39. What percentage of fleet vehicles are hybrid, CNG, or zero emissions?

0-9% 10-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

0 points 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

40. Does your company encourage or incentivize alternative transportation for employees?

2

Community (19 points)

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

41. Does your company organize and/or support volunteer programs?

2

42. List the community outreach efforts that your company participates in. (extra consideration if environmentally related) (0-10 points)

Check either yes or no. Attach relevant documents to application.

YES NO Max Points

43. Do you attend community meetings in your area on a regular basis or have an ongoing dialogue with local

2

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leaders?

44. Has your company participated in actions, events, or projects geared toward a more sustainable local community? (0-5 points)

Section 2Sustainability Plan & Implementation (60 points)

Describe one to three ongoing sustainable practices or project investments within the past 12 months. Responses should not exceed 500 words per topic. Responses might include the topics listed below or choose your own. Upload responses. (20 points per answer)

Water conservation and/or water protection

Waste reduction and/or recycling

Green purchasing

Materials management & optimization

Energy conservation and/or efficiency, and/or renewables

Sustainability leadership

Community outreach & investment

Sustainability branding

Employee engagement in sustainability

Employee recognition program

Adaption to climate change

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Climate change mitigation

Value of plan to your business

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