Add a New Location
Create a separate listing for another site—storefront, warehouse, or office. You’ll be able to import information from your main business during the quick four-step setup.
Guides to Registering Your Business
Browse topic and sector guides below. Each link opens a PDF in a new tab.
Sustainable Business Guides by Topic
Green Building
Practical renovation tips to cut energy, water use, and toxins: maximize daylight, reuse building elements, choose salvaged furniture, select natural materials (e.g., bamboo/cork), and use low/no-VOC paints. Case studies show real outcomes—e.g., $1.5K saved by reusing finishes and 12,500 lbs of waste avoided with >$250K savings.
Green Building PDF
Landscaping
Practical landscaping steps to manage stormwater and boost biodiversity: use native/drought-tolerant plants, switch to drip/micro-irrigation and water only vegetation, add rain gardens/green infrastructure, reduce pesticides, and consider taller grasses or lawn alternatives for pollinators. Case studies show impact—Flying Fish Brewing captures ~15% of roof runoff in a rain garden, and Duke Farms’ bioswales return ~4.9 million gallons of rainwater to groundwater each year.
Landscaping Guide PDF
Water
Cut facility water use with low-flow fixtures/aerators, leak checks, touchless faucets, rain barrels/catchment, and high-efficiency equipment. Case studies show impact—from ~2,603 gallons/year captured for manufacturing, to hotel retrofits saving 20,000+ gallons and $500 annually.
Water Guide PDF
Waste
Reduce landfill waste with audits, composting/donations, clear recycling bins & signage, incentives for reusables, and greener office supplies. Results include 44,220 lbs of food waste avoided and $1,540 saved/year, and pallet reuse saving ~$4,800 and ~380,000 lbs of wood annually.
Waste Guide PDF
Energy
Lower energy bills with LEDs, motion sensors, programmable thermostats, regular HVAC filter changes, ENERGY STAR equipment, and solar. Examples: lighting upgrades cutting ~1,344 kWh/year, and smart controls/occupancy sensors saving ~170,000 kWh and $16,000 annually.
Energy Guide PDF
Transportation
Shrink transportation emissions by adding bike racks, teleconferencing, workplace EV charging, efficient/alt-fuel fleets, optimized delivery routes, and commuter benefits. Case studies include the first public + fast EV chargers in NJ (80% in ~30 minutes) and farms using electric carts and EVs.
Transporation Guide PDF
Purchasing
Buy better with an environmentally preferable purchasing policy: choose recycled/used materials, easily recyclable packaging, and products with ENERGY STAR, WaterSense, or Safer Choice labels. Case studies highlight ethical sourcing and certified supply chains that drive measurable sustainability.
Purchasing Guide PDF
Emergency Preparedness
Build resilience with a risk assessment, preparedness team, emergency contacts, a pre-event checklist, flood-proofing/anchoring, and an evacuation plan. Real examples show formal all-hazards programs (NIMS-compliant) plus brewery/site plans that keep staff and guests safe.
Emergency Preparedness Guide PDF
Leadership
Build a culture of sustainability: adopt an environmental policy, form a green team, set annual goals, circulate emergency checklists, and join the Registry. Case studies show employee-driven programs (e.g., IFF Green Team) and packaging audits that cut materials, energy, and cost.
Leadership Guide PDF
