The Green Business Network of Springfield Member Certification Program helps local member-businesses take steps to “green” their operations and recognizes businesses for their efforts in areas including energy and water use, business practices and organization, community involvement, paper use, transportation, and more.

GBNS Member Certification Program provides member-businesses a way to:

• Differentiate your business from your competition.
• Spread the word about your outstanding business sustainability efforts—through the media, on your website, and more.
• Help you track your progress toward your company’s sustainability goals.
• Make an action plan for steps you want to take to “green” all areas of your business

The interactive online certification tool we use is powered by the Green Business Bureau. It makes it easy to identify actions steps to take and track your progress at any time.

All content, initiatives, and information included in the GBB platform is available at no cost to members. To download the certification seal, members will pay a small annual fee to cover the costs associated with running the online program.

The value of the GBNS certification lies in the fact that it’s local, and it provides a way for other businesses and community members to clearly see the moves you are making to become a green business—lending your sustainability initiatives credibility and transparency.

As you start your certification journey, GBNS will help by:

• Getting you set up with the program
• Answering any questions you might have along the way
• Connecting you with local experts who can assist you in meeting your sustainability goals
• Confirming your progress toward certification

Want to know more about our certification program and its benefits? Contact Julie Bates at julie.bates@llcc.edu or 217.786.2434. Or join GBNS today so you can get started with the certification program!