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Sustainable Resources
AGENCIES
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS & ADVOCACY
"Governmental agency" means an executive, legislative or judicial agency, department, board, commission, authority, institution or instrumentality of the federal government or of a state or of a county, municipality or other political subdivision of a state. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are critical change agents in promoting economic growth, human rights and social progress.
ORGANIZATIONS & ADVOCACY
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS & ADVOCACY
Advocacy groups and organizations that form around a shared interest in sustainability in order to influence public opinion and policy. Often referred to as "NGOs" these groups promote their cause in a number of ways, they: lobby the government, litigate a law related to their issue, educate or advertise to influence public opinion, and organize campaigns and events.
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
ESG REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
Third-party certification means that an independent organization has reviewed the manufacturing process of a product, or procurement process of a service, and has independently determined that the final product complies with specific standards for safety, quality or performance.
ESG REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
ESG REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
ESG REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
Markets, investors, and consumers are looking for business transparency. ESG reporting is the disclosure of data explaining a business's impact and added value in three areas: environment, social and corporate governance. Focus within those areas includes customer satisfaction, data protection and privacy, integrated financial reporting,
Markets, investors, and consumers are looking for business transparency. ESG reporting is the disclosure of data explaining a business's impact and added value in three areas: environment, social and corporate governance. Focus within those areas includes customer satisfaction, data protection and privacy, integrated financial reporting, gender and diversity, employee engagement, community relations, human rights, labor standards, accountable resource management, and responsible supply chain practices.
INITIATIVES
ESG REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Sustainability initiatives aim to create long-term stakeholder value through the implementation of a business strategy that focuses on the ethical, social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions of doing business. The strategies created are intended to foster longevity, transparency, and to promote intertemporal approaches to decision making.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
ESG REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Publication and research offered by professionals representing multiple disciplines on topics related to environmental, economic, and social sustainability. These publications range from white papers to case studies about how to develop sustainability models, indicators, and best practices.
CALIFORNIA
MAPPING TOOLS
CALIFORNIA
California is reducing its environmental footprint through sustainable state government operations and practice including energy efficient state building design and construction, renewable energy generation at state facilities, environmentally preferable state purchasing, and sustainable state-owned vehicles. The private sector is engagin
California is reducing its environmental footprint through sustainable state government operations and practice including energy efficient state building design and construction, renewable energy generation at state facilities, environmentally preferable state purchasing, and sustainable state-owned vehicles. The private sector is engaging likewise, by integrating sustainable solutions throughout industry value-chains.
TOOLS
MAPPING TOOLS
CALIFORNIA
A listing of tools and resources to provide guidance on how to: estimate annual energy use, calculate carbon footprint, size solar panel systems, understand life cycle assessments (LCA) principles, select less toxic products, and more.
MAPPING TOOLS
MAPPING TOOLS
MAPPING TOOLS
A resource list of interactive maps that provide geospatial data, easy-to-use tools, and other resources related to ecosystem services, chemical and non-chemical stressors, human health, and green building professional development.
MEDIA
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MAPPING TOOLS
Reputable outlets focusing on multiple aspects of sustainability related issues.
KEY TERMS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Green, Sustainable, Restorative, Regenerative, are examples of words that are gaining traction and entering our common vernacular as a result of the sustainability movement. Language is critical in conveying concept, which can lead towards action.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Buildings and infrastructure are essential elements of functional society. Therefore it is in our common interest to foster a resilient balance between the natural and built environment.