Green Business Certification

4 Corners Green Business. Helping SW Colorado Businesses Save Money, Save Energy, and Go Green!

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About the Green Business Certification

4CORE has been providing services in SW Colorado including energy efficiency installations, renewable energy projects, weatherization, clean transportation and greener living education for residents and businesses since 2008. We can help your business increase efficiency through assessments and our green business certification program. Our team will guide you through the simple process of certification.

Become part of the climate solution and start saving money and reducing emissions with green business practices and efficiency recommendations today.

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Steps in the Certification Process

  • Give us a call and we’ll get you started
  • A Green Biz Coach will walk you through the process
  • We’ll guide you through the check list and the possibilities for your business
  • We’ll provide a free one hour walk-through and consultation to assess your needs
  • Once we determine your business needs and goals for certification, we’ll set up an energy assessment appointment with our BPI (Building Performance Institute) certified professional
  • When we have thoroughly assessed your energy consumption, employee information, commuting behaviors and business footprint, we’ll recommend the upgrades and enhancements for your business

Be Recognized for Your Good Work!

Annual Sustainable Business Awards will happen each year! Become one of the winning businesses that is reducing their impact and saving in operation costs.

Support and sponsored by the City of Durango and Sustainable Durango Biz Guide.

 

           

           

What Will Your Business Achieve?

We have designed four levels of certification and actions that are based on your kind of business. You can achieve your certification in one of these levels:

  • Green Explorer
  • Certified
  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum

The Categories and Actions

Within each of these categories, some, but not all categories will apply to your business. We have designed the certification to accommodate different business types (manufacturing, retail, restaurant, etc) and the categories that would apply.

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Climate
  • Transportation and Commuting
  • Materials- Production
  • Materials & Waste- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost
  • Food
  • Water
  • Landscape
  • Toxins
  • Air Quality
  • Buildings
  • Community and Social Equity
  • Implementation and Reporting
  • Innovation and Accomplishments