SBLP Program Brochure
SBLP Program Brochure
SBLP Program Brochure
independent businesses in
improving their environmental
business practices, reducing their
carbon footprint, and saving money.
A Program of the Sustainable Business Network
of Greater Boston
www.sustainablebusinessleader.org
Sustainable Business Leader Program Overview
Launched in 2008 in partnership with the hands-on support throughout the process The Sustainable Business
Massachusetts Department of to make “going green” easy, rewarding, and
Leader Program takes a
Environmental Protection and the Boston fun! Businesses who successfully complete
Redevelopment Authority, the Sustainable the program become certified as Sustainable comprehensive approach
Business Leader Program (SBLP) is a practical Business Leaders and are widely recognized to sustainability, covering
and affordable certification program that for their achievements and commitment to seven key categories:
helps businesses “green” their business environmental sustainability.
operations and practices while saving Energy Efficiency
valuable natural resources and money! Water Conservation
What is good for the planet is now Waste Management
Through personalized technical assistance good for business too! Pollution Prevention & Safe
and guidance, the SBLP helps business Alternatives
owners and staff identify areas for The Sustainable Business Leader Transportation
environmentally sustainable change, Program helps busy business owners Local Purchasing & Local Food
connects them to information and resources identify environmental changes & Sustainability Management
to help them do so, and provides them with connect to cost effective solutions.