Task Groups
Business, Economics & Finance » Updates
Building A New Economy
Miriah Zajic & Julie Diegel, Concerned Citizens
Introducing the Lincoln Green by Design Sustainable Business Council
Mission
Create a network of businesses interested in sharing sustainable practices and recognize leading green businesses in Lincoln.
Focus
The SBC will engage interested businesses from all industries to improve the sustainability of their operations. The SBC will address a wide variety of environmental programs, including but not limited to: procurement, resource efficiency (energy and water) and waste reduction (solid and hazardous).
The SBC seeks to involve two business groups: (1) those already implementing sustainability programs and (2) those interested but lacking the resources to pursue and implement sustainable strategies. Ultimately, the SBC will become a centralized resource for businesses to share, learn, and promote sustainable business practices.
Alliances
The SBC recognizes the importance of collaborating with existing organizations to more effectively and efficiently reach businesses to provide educational and networking opportunities. The following provides a preliminary list of strategic alliances the GBC will pursue:
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Neighborhood Business Associations
WasteCap of Nebraska
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Omaha Green Business Council
Activities
To create a baseline study of a variety of businesses to track and improve their environmental impact. This will be accomplished through various environmental calculators including a carbon footprint calculator and energy consumption calculator.
Mission
Create a network of businesses interested in sharing sustainable practices and recognize leading green businesses in Lincoln.
Focus
The SBC will engage interested businesses from all industries to improve the sustainability of their operations. The SBC will address a wide variety of environmental programs, including but not limited to: procurement, resource efficiency (energy and water) and waste reduction (solid and hazardous).
The SBC seeks to involve two business groups: (1) those already implementing sustainability programs and (2) those interested but lacking the resources to pursue and implement sustainable strategies. Ultimately, the SBC will become a centralized resource for businesses to share, learn, and promote sustainable business practices.
Alliances
The SBC recognizes the importance of collaborating with existing organizations to more effectively and efficiently reach businesses to provide educational and networking opportunities. The following provides a preliminary list of strategic alliances the GBC will pursue:
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Neighborhood Business Associations
WasteCap of Nebraska
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Omaha Green Business Council
Activities
To create a baseline study of a variety of businesses to track and improve their environmental impact. This will be accomplished through various environmental calculators including a carbon footprint calculator and energy consumption calculator.
