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Robin HerigesOffice of Sustainable PracticesLeadership and Excellence [email protected](615) 532-8738
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Tennessee’s premier environmental leadership program for businesses of all sizes.This program celebrates the excellent sustainability initiatives of our members, as well as the economic benefits gained from these initiatives.
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
• EMS Track• Sustainable Business
Track
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Three advancement levels – One, Two and Three StarTraditional pollution prevention goals, plus requirements in materials management, purchasing and mentoring/community outreach areas
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Two track system – EMS Track and Sustainable Business TrackCompanies can enter at any level, as long as requirements and prerequisites are met Online applications and (future) reporting options
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
EMS Track• There is a “menu” design for
greater choice under each category• Goals for materials management
that go far beyond recycling and include such options as becoming a “Zero Waste” facility.
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
EMS Track• Component for Supply Chain and/or
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing• Specific definitions for Good
Compliance• Greater emphasis on sustainability at
all levels
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
EMS Track• At the highest levels, purchase from
another Tennessee Green Star Partner• Annual reporting requirements in a
specific format-EPA’s GHG Calculator and Cost Savings Calculator
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Sustainable Business Track• Exciting area of expansion to include
businesses previously untapped by leadership programs, including such ventures as hospitality companies, grocers, small offices of all types, agricultural concerns—any business that is interested in meeting the requirements
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Sustainable Business Track• “Checklist” formatted in order for
businesses to earn points for environmental activities, much like the LEED or Green Globes certification models
• Several areas of measurement, featuring recycling, energy conservation, water conservation and community outreach
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Sustainable Business Track• Required specific activities and a
total of a point score for each of the ten components
• Certain required activities can be “not applicable”, especially for companies that are renters and cannot affect certain building policies
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Sustainable Business Track Example
Implement the seven (7) required measures (in bold) below and at least four (4) additional measures from this section
Yes N/A
There is equipment, a policy, and/or signage in place to ensure: (please provide supporting documentation to TGSP)
Lighting fixtures, diffusers, and lamps are cleaned and burnt out bulbs replaced at six month intervals, if not more often
Blinds/curtains are closed when sun is striking to reduce A/C load
Lighting control devices such as timers and sensors are checked and adjusted at six month intervals
Equipment is turned off when not in use
Lights are turned off when not in use, if motion sensors are not used
A/C thermostat(s) are set to 76 degrees (or higher) and heating thermostat(s) are set to 68 degrees (or lower)
Date Implemented
Refrigerator(s) are set to 38 degrees (or higher) and freezer(s) to 10 degrees (or higher)
Benefits for both tracks• Inclusion in our Green Directory, which
will be prominently featured on our website Increased recognition through TGSP website and more proactive PR from our staff
• Greater networking and education opportunities through workshops and webinars
Tennessee Green Star Partnership
Benefits for both tracks• Use of the TGSP logo on your
website, materials and storefront• Business between TGSP members• There are more benefits that we are
working towards and will be announcing as soon as they are finalized
Tennessee Green Star Partnership