Why Become a Member of the Pikes Peak Sustainable Business NetworkThe PPSBN provides businesses with informational resources, expert consultation and a network of professionals who are committed to a collaborative investment in the triple bottom line. The purpose of PPSBN is to provide professionals with a single place to go for resources, networking opportunities, and tools as it relates sustainable business practices. In other words, PPSBN is the answer to leaders seeking the natural business advantage. PPSBN: - supports and encourages sustainable business practices and focuses on the triple bottom line-People Planet Profit.
- is a point of entry for professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge and improve their impact on the social, economic, and environmental resources in their communities.
- recognizes the competitive advantage achieved from improvied environmental performance and social investment.
To become a member of the Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network, please take the following steps:- Review the Mission & Values statement which can be found in "About Us"
- Review the Agreement Statement below.
- Complete and submit the Membership Application which can be found on our Main Menu in the left column.
- You will hear from us once your application is reviewed and will receive website log-in & password, and
information regarding member benefits, orientation, and more, including other upcoming events. - For more information or to speak with someone regarding the Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network,
please call 719.471.0910 x101, email at
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, or feel free to drop by our offices at the
Beidelman Environmental Center, 740 W. Caramillo Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network Agreement StatementA sustainable business measures success by examining its impact on the triple-bottom line; Environmental, Social, Economic outcomes. The goal is to lessen the negative impact of doing business while increasing and improving on the positive business practices. The Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network (PPSBN), a program of Catamount Institute, commits to supporting your business to incorporate sustainable business practices. By signing this agreement, you commit to: supporting fellow members and the community in the realm of sustainability, providing an annual summary, detailing your progress and your goals; using the following principles in your everyday decisions and strategic planning:
Leadership: Your business complies with and strives to exceed compliance with all applicable regulations. You share practices with others and support stakeholders, suppliers and customers who are committed to sustainability. Education: Your business educates those in our “supply chain,” our stakeholders and youth about our sustainability practices and involves them in minimizing the life-cycle social and environmental impacts of our products and services. Save Energy: Your business conserves energy, obtains some of its electricity from a renewable source and/or uses energy efficiently in lighting, heating, cooling, travel and equipment use. Save Water: Your business avoids wasting water by using it efficiently, utilizing low-flow devices, and preserves water quality by significantly reducing discharges to water sources. Avoid Waste and Pollution: Your business develops and implements comprehensive practices that prevent pollution and waste of materials and natural resources. Community Involvement: Your business is substantially involved in our local community, providing support and utilizing local materials and services. Working conditions: Your business strives to exceed requirements for livable wages and benefits, safe and healthy workplace, and other benefits such as health care -- for your employees and throughout our supply chain. The PPSBN will support you by providing access to member network, information and tools on sustainability, discount to events and annual conferences as well as access and use of the website. By signing this agreement, Catamount Institute/PPSBN and your organization agree to incorporate the principals of this document and to work in collaboration with each other to promote and encourage sustainable business practices. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ Eric Cefus, Executive Director, Catamount Institute/PPSBN Date _________________________________ ____________________________________________ ___________ Organization Leader Name of Organization Date
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