The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee develops a "Green Business Certificate Program".

 

The Carlsbad Chamber Sustainability Committee acknowledges a changing world, and seeks to find and promote the appropriate balance between the economic, environmental, and social aspects of the community to ensure sustainability for current and future generations. The committee's 2009 goals were to support sustainable environmental initiatives that included: balancing business & environment; media involvement with "Green Businesses"; events related to sustainable environments; partnering with North County Transit District (NCTD) on promoting mass transportation and incentive programs.
The committee was able to accomplish these goals and more. In 2009 workshops were held on issues of: Water; Solid Waste & Purchasing; Chemical Use & Pollution Prevention; Community & Workplace, Energy, and Transportation. This program and member Green businesses were highlighted at meetings and workshops, in the Carlsbad Business Journal, the San Diego Business Journal, and Carlsbad Magazine. The City of Carlsbad itself even declared March "Sustainability Month"!
In 2010 the Sustainability Committee intends to provide continued education at all levels, address compliance issues & legislation, and 'beyond compliance" & the Triple Bottom Line. The committee is planning topics for meetings and 2010 workshops such as: Green Teams & Networks; Green Labels & Compliance; Green Jobs; Green Offices & Building Construction; Green IT; Sustainable Food Systems; Green Military Bases; and Green Education.

 
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