Sustainable Businesses offer products and services that fulfill society's needs, while contributing to the well-being of all earths' inhabitants. In business, the fundamental objective of sustainability is encompassed in progressive business practices, such as: building efficiency, minimizing waste and maximizing resources. It is essential for businesses to adopt a sustainable approach to be competitive in the marketplace.

Proven Benefits

Businesses that have adopted sustainable business practices have reported the following benefits:

• Reduction in operating costs
• Improved identification and management of risks
• Enhanced brand loyalty
• Increased ability to attract and retain top talent

Vision

To maintain a vital and sustainable economy and business community that protects and restores nature and community life.

Mission

To develop, strengthen and connect businesses that foster a sustainable and vibrant community.

Objectives

• Encourage all Marin county businesses to offer products and services that are sustainable.
• Increase the market share of sustainable business in Marin by connecting businesses to the marketplace of green consumers through EECOM's members, partners, and contacts.
• Provide learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities for business owners and leaders interested in sustainability.
• Build a resource for sustainable business in Marin that is long-term, responsive, and collaborative.
• Ensure that future generations of Marin residents and businesses enjoy a clean healthy environment.
• Encourage all businesses in Marin to join the county's green business certification program.

Business Membership Benefits

• Financial, Social and Environmental Return on Your Investment

  By becoming part of the EECOM community you are helping to grow your own business while investing in the social, natural and financial capital of Marin for present and future generation.
   

• Increase Your Visibility & Credibility

  EECOM is a well respected environmental non-profit organization. Membership with EECOM can bring greater credibility to your "green" identity if you are a sustainable business in Marin.
   

• Meet Like Minded Business Leaders

  Get support and ideas from other sustainable businesses by attending our mixers, special business events, contacting other business members from our website, or take part in our informal business mentoring program.
   

• Attend Informative Business Seminars

  Receive invitations to EECOM's business events which in the past have brought together hundreds of business people from all over the County.
   

• Sustainable Business Products and Services Network

  EECOM is committed to connecting your business to the green marketplace through our growing number of contacts. Presently our website receives 153,000 hits per year and our e-newsletter is sent to over 1000 Marin residents 7 times per year.

Bay Area Green Business Program

EECOM encourages businesses to become certified by the Bay Area Green Business Program. Over 600 Bay Area businesses have been certified through this program which partners motivated businesses with public agencies to reduce hazardous and solid waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy, water and resources. The program, which is completely free and voluntary, certifies and recognizes businesses that:

• demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable environmental regulations, conserve energy, water, and other materials,
• implement sound environmental practices that prevent pollution and waste generation, and
• share environmentally responsible practices with other businesses in the community.

To encourage green certification, EECOM will take-off 20% of EECOM's sustainable business membership fee if the business is certified through the county's Green Business program.

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