The Sustainable Business Institute will be back in the US Capitol for the 4th Annual Seal of Sustainability Awards Ceremony on November 3rd. The application deadline for being recognized by Congress at this prestigious 2011 event is October 21st.    

Issued by the Sustainable Business Institute, the Seal of Sustainability is a nationally recognized icon of business sustainability. It is awarded to companies that have demonstrated continuous commitment to sustainable practices. This trusted icon helps the public identify businesses that promote sustainability so consumers can make educated decisions about companies with whom they want to do business.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE SEAL?
Businesses of all sizes that are committed to sustainable business practices in economic, environmental and social aspects are invited to apply for the Seal.

HOW CAN MY COMPANY EARN THE SEAL?
The Seal involves an application process for companies that are seeking the award recognition. The Seal applicants are required to demonstrate in their applications how their companies address sustainability from economic, environmental and social perspectives in their business practices. In reviewing applications, we are seeking companies whose actions and programs demonstrate the following criteria:

• Commitment to implementing sustainable business practices, specifically at the operations or board levels
• Success in achieving sustainability goals & objectives while maintaining and enhancing profitability
• Actions that go "above and beyond" the minimum requirements of applicable laws and regulations
• Setting a new "best practice" standard or baseline within an industry or business sector
• Actions in production, manufacturing or elsewhere that set a “sustainable” example for the recipient’s industry
• Intent to raise public/consumer awareness of new sustainable products & technologies
• Verification with management that a company is making progress towards sustainable business practices

JOIN US TODAY!
Apply for the Seal of Sustainability by emailing your request to info@sustainablebusiness.org

MORE INFORMATION:
Our Website can be found at http://www.sustainablebusiness.org/

Or contact Jessica Fullmer at the Sustainable Business Institute by telephone at (408) 370-5783 or email jhfullmer@sustainablebusiness.org.

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