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Green Team Spirit creates a voluntary green team program for your business tailored to its unique needs. We work with senior management to learn about your business and guide you through the process of empowering employees to play a key role in the selection and implementation of green goals. We understand the value of employee time and work with you and your Green Team to strike the right balance of time and energy to be spent on greening efforts. We provide in-depth learning modules and ongoing support to Green Team members to facilitate their efforts. Green Team Spirit helps senior management to set the tone and vision that will inspire the dedicated effort of your company green team.

Green Team Spirit Services

PROGRAM SEQUENCE*

Leadership Consultation – This complimentary consultation can occur on the phone, or in person. Potential clients fill out a brief (multiple choice) questionnaire to facilitate our discussion on how GTS can help your organization on its quest to sustainability and determine your readiness for a Green Team Program.

Assessment & Planning – GTS uses proprietary analytical tools to measure carbon emissions and cost data for energy, waste, water, transportation and purchasing for your organization. Staff surveys gauge current behaviors, attitudes and ideas about operating more sustainably at work. A final report lists actionable recommendations prioritized by lowest costs and greatest impacts.

Green Team Development Program – Green Team Spirit provides step-by-step guidance to help your Green Team organize successfully. Members learn to identify challenges and opportunities in the workplace and how to work together to deliver actionable goals. The series includes:
- Green Team Leadership Development
- Green Team Recruitment & Kick-Off
- Facilitated 1^st Green Team Meeting
- Maintaining an Effective Green Team

Module Training – In-depth green team training on specific areas pertaining to sustainability. Tools and templates facilitate the process of evaluating, measuring and implementing actions. All Modules follow the GTS 7-Step Framework (Vision, Assess, Plan, Act, Evaluate, Celebrate, Improve): Topics include:
- Communications Module
- Energy Module
- Water Module
- Waste Module
- Transportation Module
- Purchasing Module
- Green Building Module

*Although we recommend following the sequence, all program services are available on an individual basis.

GREEN TEAM SPIRIT CLIENTS

Pernod Ricard USA
The Village of Dobbs Ferry, NY
The Village of Hastings on Hudson, NY
The Town of Cortlandt, NY
The Business Council of Westchester
Westchester Green Business Challenge
Green Drinks Westchester

TYPES OF CLIENTS WE SERVE

Small businesses
Corporations
Hotels
Hospitals & Clinics
Senior Care Communities
Health Clubs
Multifamily
Property Management
Congregations
Restaurants
Retail
Municipal Governments
K-12 Schools
Universities

Special Programs

EPA Portfolio Manager Benchmarking Service
A service for busy property managers and building owners that want to learn about their building energy consumption and set the baseline for future energy performance improvements. Learn more: GTS-EPA Portfolio Manager Benchmarking Service
Association & Industry Groups
One of the most effective ways to move the green needle is the adoption of sustainable practices by association and industry groups. GTS assists leaders to encourage replicable best green practices amongst their members. Learn more: GTS-Association Program
Westchester Green Business Challenge
Consulting services are available to WGBC participating companies that are ready to go beyond the scorecard seeking customized sustainable solutions.

Stay informed about the latest green team ideas and learn how you can make a difference.

Join in the conversation and be part of the solution.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead

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