The Whidbey Green Seal is a certificate program that publicly recognizes organizations (business, non-profit and tax-supported entities) that actively implement resource conservation measures, demonstrate a culture of environmental awareness in their operational activities, and practice social responsibility in their community.
The Green Team at WGH showing off their Whidbey Green Seal
Apply for the Whidbey Green Seal today!
If you own or run an organization with a public location on Whidbey Island and want to apply for a Whidbey Green Seal, click here to download an application. You can also go here for the 2012 Renewal Form.
Browse our Whidbey Green Seal Directory!
Click here to see a complete list of Whidbey Green Seal organizations.
Whidbey Green Seal Member Success Story:
Star Store Finds BIG Energy Savings in LED lights. Link to story here.
Star Store Owner, Gene Felton displaying the Whidbey Green Seal in Langley
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Did You Know?
85% of people in Whatcom County expressed preference for doing business with companies that are working to save energy and 51% expressed a strong preference.
-Data based on a scientific survey completed through Sustainable Connections in Bellingham
There is an average 10-15% savings potential in utility costs (electricity, natural gas, propane, water, sewer and waste) over several years, through focus on improvements in operation and maintenance practices.
-Data from PSE Resource Conservation Management program
80% of CEOs say the financial downturn has raised the importance of sustainability and is being recognized as a source of cost efficiencies and revenue growth and a way of driving growth in new markets.
-UN Global Compact and Accenture study, “A New Era of Sustainability”
96% of CEOs stated sustainability should be fully embedded into their company strategy and operations (up from 72% in 2008).
-UN Global Compact and Accenture study, “A New Era of Sustainability”
88% of CEOs stated sustainability should be embedded throughout global supply chain. Survey of 766 worldwide CEOs, including 50 in-depth interviews.
-UN Global Compact and Accenture study, “A New Era of Sustainability”
83% of Americans want MORE of the products, services and retailers they use to support causes. The 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study is the nation’s longest Cause Branding benchmark, the study explores consumer attitudes and expectations of company support for social and environmental issues.
-2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study
