Sustainable Communities

Integrate sustainable practices and goals into the municipality’s strategic plan incorporating opportunities for financial savings, resilience for key operations and equipment, protection of environmental resources, mitigation of risk, alternative energy sources, improvement of resident safety, quality of life, and attraction and retention of residents and businesses. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19DCCtWdrBYnaBHb0ybQJHW7ngGh3kEuY/view?usp=share_link)

Implementing sustainability at home can save significant household costs, conserve valuable resources, preserve natural beauty, and contribute to the health and well-being of your family and community. There are many ways individuals can implement sustainability at home. Small improvements made today can result in a big impact over time. Individuals can also make a big impact for generations to come by informing others, making changes, and advocating for sustainability in the community and with local government. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKoth_FFlJGANAI-qPbZBcq_RAgL9b0S/view?usp=share_link)

Economic, social and environmental sustainability is critical in today’s business environment. As sustainability issues become increasingly pressing, consumers, investors, and other stakeholders are demanding increasing transparency, responsibility and accountability from organizations. A corporate strategy focused on sustainability can mitigate risk, add brand value, meet consumer demands, increase efficiency, attract and retain critical talent and create new market opportunities. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rqnaql4_fNePgkxprnmkO6lxXJa5rQwW/view?usp=share_link)

One of the key elements in successfully reaching your municipality goals is community buy-in and commitment. You can foster community buy-in and commitment through community education and engagement, and marketing and promotional strategies. The development of educational and marketing campaigns can help move your municipality into action to reach the desired goals and vision your municipality has established. Best Practices (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H521gqcmK2uZEEWlWBJWX_y0PHj0faLf/view?usp=share_link)