UPDATED GREEN SCORE QUESTIONNAIRE

This version incorporates all of the comments received

Energy Efficiency

1)  Does any of your energy come from renewable sources such as wind or solar power?

2)  If yes, what percentage?

3)  Does your business use energy efficient lighting?

4)  Does your business use water saving devices?

5)  Does your business have a timed thermostat to conserve energy in off-hours?

6)  If you hae company vehicles, are they energy efficient?

7)  Do you perform regular maintenance and upkeep on your vehicles?

8)  Is your business convenient to public transportation?

9)  Is your business convenient to public parking that serves a variety of destinations so that people can combine errands?

Sustainability

10)  Does your business offer certified organic products?

11)  Does your business offer sustainably harvested products?

12)  Does your business use recycled products such as office paper, paper towels, and toilet tissue?

13)  Does your business use organic or earth-friendly cleaning chemicals?

14)  Does your business have a recycling program for paper?  glass?  plastic?  cardboard?  other?

15)  Are any of your office furnishings (i.e., desks, carpets, accessories) constructed of mostly natural materials?

16)  If you have a cafeteria and/or vending machines, do they provide healthy food and snack alternatives?

17)  If you are planning to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, will you incorporate any green construction?

18)  If yes, explain

19)  Have you applied for any government (federal, state, local) grants to become green?

20)  If yes, describe

Local Impact

21)  If food is a part of your business, do you buy locally grown products?

22)  If yes, what tiems and what percentage of your overall food use?

23)  Do you buy as many items as you can from local vendors?

24)  How would you/do you market yourself as a green business?