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Discover our enhanced sustainability product features: redesigned public profiles with visual tracking tools, expanded networking capabilities, and streamlined navigation. Share your sustainability achievements, connect with partners, and showcase your impact through dynamic progress summaries and milestone timelines.

This case study explores the challenges Hit faced, the role Green Business Benchmark° played in addressing those challenges, and the results they achieved through the use of Green Business Benchmark’s sustainability management software.

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) has partnered with Green Business Benchmark° to advance sustainability in the promotional products industry. This partnership aims to help companies set goals, track progress, and adopt eco-friendly practices, driving the industry towards a more sustainable future.

Looking to deepen your understanding of sustainable business practices? The Library of Congress's Green Business guide is a valuable resource. Covering topics like environmental regulations and sustainable design, it offers expert insights, tools, and the latest research to help your business thrive while minimizing its environmental impact.

As customers increasingly seek eco-friendly alternatives, sustainable packaging has become a critical concern for businesses. Switching to biodegradable, recyclable, or reusable materials not only aligns with customer values but also contributes to a healthier planet. Learn more about innovative solutions for sustainable packaging.

Sustainability has become a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, reshaping industry practices globally. Today, it's not just about compliance or cost savings—it's about future-proofing your business and seizing competitive advantage. Discover why sustainability is crucial for your business and practical steps to integrate it effectively.

Facing challenges around measuring, managing, and certifying its sustainability performance, Fjällräven leveraged Green Business Benchmark° to achieve key milestones in waste reduction, electricity usage, employee engagement, and more. Download the Transforming Retail Sustainability Case Study to learn more.

A recent Forbes article overviews the critical role data plays in driving sustainability initiatives and pushing forth the tech needed to balance profitability and sustainability. Gartner research shows that 87% of executive leaders will increase investment in sustainability over the next two years.

Whether you're a startup or a corporate entity, integrating sustainable practices benefits the environment, society, and your bottom line. Opting for a sustainability consultant over an in-house expert offers expertise, flexibility, and cost savings. Learn more about the benefits of choosing a sustainability consultant over hiring an in-house expert.

Introducing Green Business Benchmark°'s revamped and refreshed user interface—your favorite sustainability management tool just got even better. Experience a sleek new dashboard, enhanced program management capabilities, and increased visibility of your accomplishments, all designed to streamline your sustainability efforts and amplify your impact.

As businesses across the globe strive to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, obtaining certifications like Green Business Benchmark° and LEED has become increasingly important. This blog examines the many benefits of pursuing these dual certifications and how they can foster environmental responsibility, cost efficiency, and enh...

In today's business world, sustainability is a necessity for forward-thinking companies. Achieving B Corporation status signifies a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Navigating the path to B Corp certification can be complex, but that’s where Green Business Benchmark° (GBB) comes in. By obtaining GBB’s sustainability certification, ...

Sustainability certification is becoming essential as companies face increasing regulations and pressure and to adopt transparent and sustainable practices. Learn about how certification not only helps organizations comply with regulations but also boosts their credibility, customer trust, and profitability.

Discover how aligning with global sustainability frameworks like SASB, ISO 14001, and the UN SDGs can enhance your organization's credibility and success in sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Utilize the new Green Business Benchmark° framework alignment feature to streamline integration and reporting ...

Jumpstart your sustainability program with these 20 easy-to-implement initiatives, covering energy, water, consumption, waste, transportation, community, and workplace culture. From switching to LED bulbs to encouraging employee carpools, these actions make an immediate impact on sustainability without requiring extensive resources.

For the second year running, Clearyst° participated in San Francisco Climate Week, a unique annual event series that celebrates and cultivates a culture of collaboration, innovation, and solutions.

Strategic partnership with Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) expands Green Business Benchmark's global reach.

Unsure of where to start with your organizational sustainability plan or want to make sure you’re on the right track? Follow these 10 simple steps to build an effective sustainability program that lasts.

Sustainability is good for business, increases ROI, and results in significant returns for people, planet, and profit. Beyond helping the world and attracting new customers, implementing sustainable practices refines internal operations, lowers operational costs, creates access to new markets, mitigates risk, and increases employee satisfaction.

GBB’s mission is to empower organizations to accelerate their sustainability impact. In addition to a new name, the rebrand includes exciting product enhancements.

It may surprise you to learn that 61% of consumers say that a company's poor environmental practices make them less loyal to the brand, and 55% of consumers are prepared to pay more for environmentally responsible products. A strong majority of consumers today are conscious consumers, only purchasing products that align with ...

More than just a salon, Enlightened Styles represents a profound commitment to sustainability, holistic well-being, and a heart-centered approach to beauty and business.

Hollow Brook Wealth Management is a boutique multi-client family office dedicated to responsibly growing and protecting their clients’ capital while delivering a top-tier luxury, holistic client service experience with sustainability in mind.

LOBA-WAKOL showcases how small-scale initiatives can drive momentum for the successful implementation of larger sustainability goals. They have integrated the concept of sustainability into the very fabric of their products, disrupting the market with innovations that are better for people and the planet.

Matt Wampler, CEO and co-founder, calls Clearcogs a “crystal ball” for restaurant optimization, listen to find out how they use AI to predict inventory needs and reduce food waste.

Watson Gloves, a GBB customer, highlights their guiding principle the “Seven Stages of Sustainability” and the role GBB plays.

Volm Companies has a unique and exciting opportunity to provide thoughtful materials and equipment that help reduce landfill waste and meet the demands of a more environmentally conscious world.

Learn about Aclymate’s unique approach to carbon calculating, carbon emissions, and emissions scopes from Aclymate CEO Mike Smith.

Christian Møller-Holst, CEO and Founder of Goodwings discusses sustainability challenges associated with scope 3 emissions and Goodwings' approach to solving these issues by offsetting business travel.

Christopher White, Owner and Executive Director of America's Best Cleaners, shares insights about what makes up a luxury dry cleaner; trends in garment care; sustainability challenges within the industry; and new innovative solutions for garment care and cleaning.

This podcast series features interviews by our Sustainability Program Manager, Leah Mowery, with Green Business Benchmark° customers who are leading the way in sustainability.

Impetus Digital is a Toronto-based, women-led company that provides virtual and hybrid meetings, events, and programs for pharmaceutical and life science companies worldwide.

USPA Nationwide Security is a US-based security guard showing social responsibility comes first, giving away 50% of business profits.

Synterex is a clinical solutions provider of publishing, clinical science, project management, medical and regulatory writing, and IT collaboration services – bringing in sustainability from process development and optimization to document production.

Synterex is a clinical solutions provider of publishing, clinical science, project management, medical and regulatory writing, and IT collaboration services – bringing in sustainability from process development and optimization to document production.

The Beacon Design Collective Inc. creates graphic design and motion graphics for the social justice and sustainability sectors, driving change one design at a time.

Green Business Benchmark°, supported by Clearyst°, is proud to earn the prestigious 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™.

Northwest Partners views sustainability as a continuum for ongoing development and improvement.

Xavier Creative House has implemented ESG organization-wide to create a healthcare marketing agency with a purpose. They strive to lower their carbon footprint, build a green culture while supporting the well-being of their employees, and deliver unprecedented results for their clients.