Sustainable Business Initiatives
The City of Vernon wants to provide pathways to green business. Both TOTA Biosphere Commitment and GreenStep Certified offer expansive green business coaching, and the first 15 Vernon businesses to sign up with each program will receive the first year of coaching for free! See which program might be right for you:
Greenstep climate action training
GreenStep Solutions
GreenStep Solutions is inviting local businesses to participate in free climate action training that helps turn climate goals into practical results while saving money and building resilience.
The free one- hour Climate Action 101: Turning Knowledge into Action webinar will introduce businesses to practical strategies for supporting Vernon’s Community Climate Action Plan, measuring and managing emissions, and improving operational efficiency. Participants will also learn about GreenStep’s Climate Action Assessment and how to take the next step with the Road to Climate Action Training Program.
Date: September 16 at 10:00 a.m.
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After the introductory webinar, businesses are invited to join the Road to Climate Action Training Program. This is a free, four-week online workshop series with hands-on guidance from sustainability experts.
Dates: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. from October 14th - November 4th.
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TOTA Biosphere Commitment
Join the TOTA Biosphere Commitment Program for the opportunity to differentiate your business and stand out from others. Take action to preserve the Thompson Okanagan region and beyond by implementing sustainable practices outlined in this program and stand out to mindful travelers and locals. The program is structured so you can continue to achieve steps at your own pace to become Biosphere Committed and eventually Certified.
Chances are, you’re already making sustainable choices, the Thompson Okanagan’s Biosphere Program helps you recognize, measure, and build on them.