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Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: March 22, 2022 Item No: 8 Item Description: Business Sustainability Recognition Program Background Many cities are developing recognition programs to incentivize businesses to use more sustainable procedures in their operations, and to help cities reach their sustainability and carbon reduction goals. Commercial and industrial sectors tend to account for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions, and present a significant opportunity to reduce energy usage. Recognition programs often either reward projects completed in the community on an annual basis, or provide checklists of sustainable practices businesses maintain on an ongoing basis, sometimes with multiple levels of achievements. Some more robust programs include industry - specific business practice checklists, including the City of Stillwater's Green Business Directory. Sustainable practice checklists can contain the following categories: • Solid Waste & Recycling • Energy • Water Conservation • Transportation • Landscaping & Stormwater • Operational practices Benefits to businesses participating in green recognition programs often include: • Business link on city website and other city advertising materials • Window clings, certificates, plaques, and/or stickers • Recognition from city officials • Financial assistance/rebates for improvements from the city/county/state • Business cost savings from energy savings Recommendations We recommend a checklist -based approach to recognize sustainable businesses and organizations in Roseville. The program should include multiple tiers to encourage continual improvement, and higher tiers may include additional recognition and benefits, such as plaques, framed certificates, and special recognition during City Council and Business Council meetings. Certain actions could be weighted more heavily; for example, participation in our voluntary