Colorado Sustainable Business Resources
Government Agencies
Governor's Energy Office
GEO's mission is to lead Colorado to a New Energy Economy by advancing energy efficiency and renewable, clean energy resources.
Businesses Providing Resources
LOHAS Online Journal
Lifestlyes of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) describes a $227 billion U.S. marketplace. LOHAS offers consumer research reports, consulting services, a weekly journal, and advertising targeting the LOHAS market.
Non-profit Organizations Providing Resources
Center for ReSource Conservation
The Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC) is a community nonprofit organization that is leading Boulder County in the sustainable use of energy and natural resources. Programming focuses on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, Green Building, and Waste Reduction.
Community Office of Resource Efficiency
Working primarily in the Roaring Fork Valley, CORE works toward a sustainable future with successful partnerships and programs in the fields of energy, transportation, and architecture. Their website includes information on cash incentives for homes incorporating energy-efficient appliances, solar power, and small grants through their Climate Change program.
University Resources
CU Business Advancement Center
In an effort to inspire the growth of technology industries in Colorado, the CU Business Advancement Center offers a variety of business services including market research analysis, new venture feasibility, free business plan review, special projects, and informal networking.
National Sustainable Business Resources
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
BALLE envisions a sustainable global economy made up of Local Living Economies that build long-term economic empowerment and prosperity through local business ownership, economic justice, cultural diversity, and environmental stewardship.
Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives
Established under Swiss law in 1996, the ZERI Foundation is an international non-profit organization working toward production of society's goods and services without any form of waste. ZERI members offer trainings, presentations, and conferences.
Social Venture Network
(SVN) transforms the way the world does business by leveraging its members' collective strengths of leadership, knowledge, and enterprise for a more just and sustainable economy. SVN promotes new models and leadership for socially and environmentally sustainable business in the 21st century. It champions this effort through initiatives, information services, and forums that strengthen our community and empower our members to work together on behalf of their shared vision.
Ceres
Ceres is a national network of investors, environmental organizations, and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change. The Ceres coalition engages directly with companies on environmental and social issues. Ceres companies seek to attain long-term business value and to improve management quality through stakeholder engagement, public disclosure, and performance improvements.
Sustainable Business Institute
The Sustainable Business Institute (SBI) was founded in 1995 to provide companies committed to sustainability a venue for sharing best practices and promoting shared goals. From small main street store fronts to the executive suites of international businesses, an organization's attention to sustainable business practices has an impact upon the bottom line. The SBI also sponsors its Seal of Sustainability program.
