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Welcome to the Chamber's Green Business Initiative

Our Mission:

The mission of the Green Business is to promote the interest of businesses that are committed and engaged in environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as “green” business practices.

Pledge:

Members of the Green Business Initiative pledge to continually strive toward environmentally safe and sustainable business practices and operations to ensure that the greater Birmingham region is environmentally healthy and viable. Members also pledge to meet all existing federal, state and local environment regulations.

Goals:

  • To market our members who are proactively engaging in green business practices and operations
  • To increase awareness of the economic growth opportunities related to the emerging green economy
  • To connect existing green-focused organizations with other businesses to promote best practices with sustainable business models

Member Benefits:

  • Qualifying members will be recognized as committed to a greener greater Birmingham region through their business operations.
  • Qualifying members will have access to the BRCC Green Business logo for print and electronic use.
  • Qualifying members will receive recognition on www.birminghamchamber.com
  • Qualifying members will receive a “Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Green Business” window cling for display at their place of business.

Membership minimum requirements:

  • All applicants must be current members of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • All applicants must complete the application and submit for qualification.
  • Business members representing 100 or more employees must meet at least one “green practice” in each and all of the 6 categories (Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Water Conservation and Transportation) with a minimum total of 20 points.
  • Members representing 99 or fewer employees must meet at least one “green practice” in 4 of the 6 categories (Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Water Conservation and Transportation) with a minimum total of 15 points.
  • Members must re-apply every 2 years to maintain qualification as a Green Business member.

To participate in the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Green Business, please click here to complete the application form and qualification descriptions.

For more information on the Green Business Initiative e-mail greenbusiness@birminghamchamber.com