the california sustainability alliance is an organization funded by the california ious to bring together key stakeholders needed to overcome the obstacles of sustainability .

the alliance was designed in 2008 to help meet the state ’s aggressive climate , energy and other resource and environmental goals by increasing and accelerating sustainable measures and strategies .

the alliance specifically focuses on energy efficiency , climate action , “ smart growth ” principles , renewable energy development , water use efficiency , waste management , and transportation management within california .

california sustainability alliance

the california sustainability alliance recognizes organizations that are leading the way to a sustainable future .
founded in 2006 , the california sustainability alliance is a program managed by navigant consulting , administered by southern california gas co . and funded by california utility customers under the auspices of the california public utilities commission .
a program that encourages town employees to adopt green practices at work and at home has received a sustainability showcase award from the california sustainability alliance .
copyright © 2017 navigant consulting , inc . the california sustainability alliance program , managed by navigant consulting , is funded by california utility customers under the auspices of the california public utilities commission .
the california sustainability alliance has developed several toolkits and other resources that aid local governments in planning and implementing sustainable initiatives . these include :
the california sustainability alliance was designed to help meet the state of california’s aggressive energy , climate and resource and environmental goals by increasing and accelerating energy efficiency in combination with complementary green measures and strategies . founded in 2006 , the california sustainability alliance is a program managed by navigant consulting , administered by southern california gas co . ( the gas company ) , and funded by california utility customers under the auspices of the california public utilities commission .
the california sustainability alliance was designed to help meet the state of california’s aggressive energy , climate and resource and environmental goals by increasing and accelerating energy efficiency in combination with complementary green measures and strategies . in partnership with public and private organizations throughout california , the alliance precipitates widespread market transformation by tackling major barriers to sustainability in four focused program areas :
navigant is the program manager for the california sustainability alliance working with program partners , stakeholder groups , policymakers , governmental agencies and market leaders to facilitate the acceleration of energy efficiency by combining it with complementary sustainability measures .
as part of its efforts to help local governments execute these various strategies and policies , the california sustainability alliance has developed a retrocommissioning program toolkit specifically for municipal facility use .
in addition to the rcx program toolkit , the alliance has developed a suite of other tools and resources for local governments to aid them in planning and implementing sustainable initiatives and advancing sustainability within their jurisdictions . through its annual sustainability showcase awards program , the alliance recognizes a variety of sustainability leaders , including local governments . best practices and strategies in sustainability implemented by these outstanding organizations can be found on the alliance website . additionally , the alliance provides robust networks for sharing information among local governments .
in may 2009 , the alliance released the results of a study examining the current state of green commercial buildings in california and challenges and opportunities for the accelerated adoption of green leasing in california’s existing office space .
guest author : matthew danna is currently a second year architecture student attending california polytechnic university , pomona from santa cruz , california .
the california sustainability alliance assembled an expert group of professionals with substantial experience in commercial real estate to develop a pilot project designed to significantly accelerate development of green buildings in california . through a series of workshops , the alliance’s green buildings advisory committee observed that in california , much more office space is leased ( 90 % ) than is owned ( 10 % ) . the alliance’s advisors strongly recommended focusing on greening the 90 % of california’s existing office buildings that are leased . the alliance thus embarked upon a green leases initiative that commenced with development of a green leases toolkit that creates a template for landlords and tenants to integrate green elements into commercial office leases . and in 2017 , the alliance updated the toolkit with the latest industry guidance .
the california sustainability alliance has released a water - energy toolkit for sustainable development , a practical guide to implementing water - energy conservation policies and projects for local government , developers , water agencies and supporting parties .
the global sustainability standards conference is the leading annual global event for those who support the uptake of credible sustainability standards and certification .
in may 2009 , the alliance published a study exploring the opportunities and constraints in the greening of leased office space in california . click here for the full report . in 2017 , the alliance published updates to the green leasing report . click here for the report update .
the california historical building code , section 8 - 901 . 5 , exempts
qualified historical buildings
from california energy efficiency standards , with limited exceptions .
the california sustainability alliance’s green tenant guide was created to help organizations learn how to work with their staff to set clear and feasible sustainability goals , establish buy - in and excitement , define metrics , and measure and communicate results . the alliance recognizes that every organization’s situation is different and helps guide organizations through the process of greening their operations and staff behaviors . the green tenant guide is intended to be an ongoing reference for organizations as they work through planning and implementing their sustainability program .
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the california local energy assurance planning ( caleap ) project was implemented to assist california local governments with preparing eaps and / or incorporate energy assurance into existing planning efforts .
the california sustainable winegrowing alliance ( cswa ) has released its first annual certified sustainable report , highlighting the accomplishments of the 127 wineries and 1099 vineyards in california that are certified california sustainable winegrowing ( certified sustainable ) . in 2017 , the certification program saw a 46 % growth in the number of certified vineyards and 20 % growth in the number of certified wineries .
colin currently serves senior sustainability scholar & global sports scholar – focusing on : business & sustainability strategy ; national energy & environmental policy ; entrepreneurship & smart cities ; “resource” & circular economies – at asu’s school of sustainability .
the accomplishments eah housing has made in green building for affordable housing caught the attention of the alliance and earned eah a spot in the 2010 california sustainability alliance showcase awards . at the event , held in february 2011 , the eah commitment to smart growth principles was shared with a statewide audience of industry leaders , allowing the eah green programs to serve as a model for other housing organizations .
with a summary of the caleap program ' s purpose and services to california local governments .
the california sustainable winegrowing alliance ( cswa ) is a san francisco - based 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization incorporated in 2003 created by wine institute and the california association of winegrape growers to promote the benefits of sustainable winegrowing practices , enlist industry commitment and assist in implementation of the sustainable winegrowing program .
for more : follow the alliance on twitter @ sustainca , check out its blog and youtube channel , and visit urltoken .
in december 2011 , the caleap ( california local government energy assurance planning ) team conducted six workshops around the state to introduce local governments to this program , sponsored by the california energy commission ( cec ) .
the national trust additionally updates their sustainability web page with the latest developments in sustainable preservation .
california vintners and winegrape growers can sign up for a userid and password by completing the participant information sheet .
kat west is sustainability manager for jll’s southeast region . ms . west has experience providing sustainability consulting for a broad range of projects including leed and well certifications , energy retrofits , corporate sustainability reporting , and life - cycle assessments . kat is focused on reducing building energy use and the impact of construction on the environment through the implementation of green certifications and sustainability focused real estate initiatives . kat leverages internal and external team members to provide optimized sustainability solutions for clients .
tim is intimately involved in sports sustainability and chaired the ncaa men’s final four sustainability committee in 2013 . since 2015 , he has consulted for the college football playoff and super bowl , managing various sustainability projects around these mega sporting events . for the 2018 college football playoff national championship and 2019 super bowl liii in atlanta , tim is the sustainability chair for the atlanta football host committee .
kat west is sustainability manager for jll’s southeast region . ms . west has experience providing sustainability consulting for a broad range of projects including leed and well certifications , energy retrofits , corporate sustainability reporting , and life - cycle assessments . kat is focused on reducing building energy use and the impact of construction on the environment through the implementation of green certifications and sustainability focused real estate initiatives . kat leverages internal and external team members to provide optimized sustainability solutions for clients . . . . read more
the goal of the california energy commission ( cec ) ‐sponsored california local energy assurance planning ( caleap ) project is to assist local governments with generating plans to become more energy resilient ; ensuring energy supply to
key assets .
the alliance also singled out los gatos’ new recycle bins that are located downtown . the bins use solar power to crush recyclables that are thrown away .
all of the winning programs , policies and strategies will be highlighted on the alliance’s website and a grand prize winner will be announced later this month .
the goal of the california energy commission ( cec ) - sponsored california local energy assurance planning ( caleap ) project is to assist local governments with generating plans to become more energy resilient ; ensuring the energy supply to “key assets . ”
justin j . zeulner , executive director and founding board member of the green sports alliance , is one of the principal leaders of the sports greening movement . zeulner has helped guide the green sports alliance in reaching critical mass and major influence within the global sports industry . prior to joining the green sports alliance , zeulner was a senior project developer at vulcan , inc . , the philanthropic and innovation company founded by paul g . allen . . . . read more
the city of perris , california is preparing to install six solar - powered bus shelters in different locations around the city .
sponsored by the california energy commission through the u . s . department of energy website by icf international and public technology institute
the alliance created a matrix to help you assess the cost effectiveness of each of the following strategies by comparing the level of operational investment to potential environmental impact .
the california energy commission ( cec ) is sponsoring the caleap project , with funding through the department of energy ( doe ) .
structured as an action - oriented and practical guidebook , the toolkit offers simple steps , example roadmaps , and exemplary california case study examples of working projects to guide stakeholders through the key components of the water - energy sustainability decision - making process .
currently , 43 cities across the united states are assembling formal eaps , including chula vista , san jose , and visalia in california .
in a few weeks , the largest solar plant of its kind in the world will start producing power in california’s mojave desert . the ivanpah solar electric generating system will supply both northern and southern california , inching the state one step closer to its ambitious renewable energy goal .
ben jarrett is the north american sustainability leader at kimberly - clark professional , where he leads business development and innovation centered on sustainability . specifically , he focuses on dynamic supply chain improvement , post - consumer waste strategy and green energy projects . prior to his current role , he developed the sustainability strategy for kimberly - clark professional’s north american industrial business .
the sustainable winegrowing program ( swp ) is an educational program available to california winegrape growers and vintners . participants use the code of sustainable winegrowing workbook to self - assess their sustainability practices and learn about areas for improvement . to learn more , click here .
sign up for the down to earth newsletter , a monthly newsletter celebrating the commitment of california vintners and growers to sustainable winegrowing and winemaking .
in 2012 the california institute for energy and environment concluded two years of work involving over 120 researchers from seven uc campuses and other institutions .
these improvements to local permitting will enable more solar energy generation in california communities and expand the many benefits provided by this form of renewable energy .
in addition to the growing greener together program , the sustainability alliance lauded the town’s implementation of energy efficiency measures . in particular , members cited the use of led traffic lights , the state - of - the - art heating and air conditioning system at the civic center and the use of energy efficient office equipment .
there are many voluntary green ratings programs available . the best known program is leed , leadership in energy and environmental design . others include greenpoint rated for existing buildings , a local california program from build it green , and the home energy rating system ( hers ) from the california energy commission .
erik is the director of partnerships at the green sports alliance with responsibility for leading and overseeing external strategic partnerships , sponsorships and membership , in addition to leading the alliance’s collaboration with espn as an environmental and strategic corporate social responsibility advisor . before joining the alliance , erik was a management consultant within the sustainable business solutions practice at pwc , with prior professional experience predominantly within accounting and finance . erik holds of masters of public administration ( mpa ) in sustainable management from presidio graduate school and an undergraduate degree from iowa state university with honors & high distinction in accounting and finance .
hired to launch the university of florida’s sustainability program in 1999 , dave newport , leed ap , became the gators’ first sustainability director . he worked in the swamp to pilot zero - waste football and homecoming events in the early 2000s while founding a campus wide sustainability program and brand . while he worked for the gators , dave was elected chairman of the board of the alachua county commission where he advanced energy conservation , smart growth , and related sustainability efforts for a large county government . . . . read more
the foundation of the california energy assurance planning ( caleap ) project is the creation of a california - specific methodology to help local governments develop energy assurance plans . the methodology will not only guide local governments through the eap process but will also be the basis on which the web tool will be designed .
matt is founder and ceo of measurabl , a software company that makes it possible for any company to collect , report and act upon sustainability data , powering the global market in non - financial information . before measurabl matt spent five years with cbre , the world’s largest commercial real estate services company , where he began his career as a real estate broker . matt went on to lead cbre’s sustainability practice group in the western us , implement its industry - first global carbon neutrality program , and serve as the company’s first director of sustainability solutions and youngest member of its global sustainability steering committee . matt has expertise in sustainability reporting , corporate sustainability strategy , institutional and corporate real estate , carbon accounting , and green building . he is an aspen institute first movers fellow and new leaders council fellow .
the ceesp identified commercial buildings as the single largest users of energy in california , accounting for more than 38 % of california’s electricity consumption and 25 % of its natural gas use . office buildings account for 25 % of all energy used by this sector . the ceesp established the following goals for commercial buildings :
many california historic buildings have utilized voluntary energy efficiency programs or incorporated efficient designs and products to become more energy efficient , as the success stories below show .
as co - chair of the green sports alliance corporate membership network steering committee and the usgbc national leed user group for sports venue development , chris is focused on redefining sustainability and best practices within the profession . in addition , he recently led the council for responsible sport green certification of the winforkc triathlon in kansas city for the third consecutive year .
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colin is the chair of the city of phoenix’s environmental quality and sustainability commission . as the ranking appointed citizen official in the state focused on sustainability , colin serves an impactful board of senior executive leadership and community changemakers to advance the region in a nonpartisan and outcomes focused manner .
the california local energy efficiency program ( caleep ) is designed to help california’s local governments plan and implement highly effective energy efficiency initiatives in their communities . the beneficial economic and environmental impacts of energy efficiency initiatives naturally support many other public purpose goals , such as greenhouse gas reduction , job creation , water conservation and green buildings .
sustainability & sports entrepreneur focused on collectively creating new innovative sustainable markets , and k - 12 educational summits and media platforms , for our next generations , by harnessing the power of sports & sustainability to change the world . diana is the president of “cs3 game changers for the planet” under the climate & sports student summits umbrella , a 501c3 non - profit , and proud youth partner of green sports alliance ; she is the founder of the zero waste world initiative , the “trash on your back challenge” ; and host , of sustainability news & entertainment radio , “finding one solution for the planet at a time at any age” ; and presently the executive director of the international surfing museum , connecting the history , culture , and future of surfing with ocean protection in surf city usa , huntington beach , california .
a new program , california local energy assurance planning ( caleap ) , offers local governments assistance and support in developing a plan to deal with interruptions to energy supplies .
throughout the course of his career , he has worked on recycling projects at arizona state university , pepsico manufacturing facilities , super bowls , college football playoff championship games , and at the nfl draft . nathan holds a bachelor of arts degree in sustainability from arizona state university’s school of sustainability .
in september 2008 , the california public utilities commission adopted the most aggressive energy efficiency goals in the nation through its long - term energy efficiency strategic plan ( ceesp ) .
current and past los gatos “growing greener together” themes can be viewed online at urltoken . more information on the sustainability awards is available at urltoken showcase .
having been named one of the top women in climate in 2017 , catherine also works passionately to ensure nascar is integrated across the board as it relates to the overall greening sports movement . a member of the green sports alliance , green biz executive network , sport and sustainability international and others , she works to grow the impact of this program all doing well by doing good .
administered by california utilities , savings by design encourages high - performance , non - residential building design and construction , and a variety of solutions to building owners and design teams .
mr . groh also serves as sustainability director for the new college football playoffs , debuting in january 2015 at at & t stadium in arlington , texas .
matt is founder and ceo of measurabl , a software company that makes it possible for any company to collect , report and act upon sustainability data , powering the global market in non - financial information . before measurabl matt spent five years with cbre , the world’s largest commercial real estate services company , where he began his career as a real estate broker . matt went on to lead cbre’s sustainability practice group in the western us , implement its industry - first global carbon neutrality program , and serve as the company’s first director of sustainability solutions and youngest member of its global sustainability steering committee . . . . read more
california’s cities lead the nation in disaster preparedness . but what will your city do if a disaster knocks out electricity supplies or interrupts delivery of natural gas , gasoline or diesel fuel ?
moira serves as the manager of the building sustainability performance program in the department of sustainability & energy management at stanford university . her work includes addressing energy , water , and waste issues in stanford’s buildings to improve overall sustainability performance . as part of this effort , moira also manages stanford’s cardinal green athletics program . before joining stanford , moira served as the program manager for a residential energy efficiency program . moira graduated from stanford with a b . a . in environmental science .
monica is a former program manager for ralphie’s green stampede , the university of colorado’s award - winning sports sustainability program , focusing on fan engagement campaigns made possible by corporate partnerships and designed to encourage behavior change in the university fan base . she acted as project manager for the fan engagement for sustainability playbook ; a joint project of the university of colorado , the green sports alliance , and many other great partners ; which will be released at this year’s summit ! she has recently started as the sustainability coordinator for the university of louisiana at lafayette and looks forward to bringing green sports to cajun country . monica has an mba from cu boulder’s leeds school of business and a ba in geography / environmental studies from ucla .
haruki currently serves as the executive director for the green sports alliance – japan . formerly , haruki served many roles at mitsubishi corporation , most recently the department manager of the olefins & aromatics department and the fiber intermediates & raw materials department .
john rutherford seydel iii ( john r . ) , an atlanta native , is the director of sustainability for the city of atlanta mayor’s office of resilience . seydel works with department leads within the city of atlanta , as well as with external community partners , organizations , and leaders to achieve atlanta’s sustainability and resilience goals .
colin is recognized as a “40 under 40” by the phoenix business journal , ted speaker , and served as the chairman of the final four 2017 sustainability committee .
sacramento , march 20 , 2013 – the california energy commission today approved $ 5 , 580 , 773 for clean - energy transportation projects ranging from producing biofuels to making trucks run cleaner .
lauren lichterman began her career with texas athletics as an intern in the marketing department in 2007 and was hired full - time in 2010 . now as an operations and sustainability coordinator , she is responsible for the fan services , stadium tours , and sustainability programs . her work includes organizing sustainability efforts in all athletics programs , specifically focusing on the campus zero waste goal of the 2020 . lauren graduated from the university of texas at austin with a b . s . in sport management .
in its long term energy efficiency strategic plan , the california public utilities commission ( cpuc ) established a strategic framework for helping local governments advance sustainability within their jurisdictions . the plan calls for local governments to influence the community , leverage local authority and lead by example by improving resource efficiency , reducing carbon emissions and cutting energy bills in their own facilities .
read more about california ' s green building executive order b - 18 - 12 , green building action plan , and the state administrative manual ( sam ) chapter 1800 regarding energy and sustainabilty .
the california public utilities commission is considering rules to bolster cybersecurity protections . the agency…warned in a recent report that utilities are becoming increasingly vulnerable as their networks add smart meters and other computerized gear .
based on the pilot project results , the caleep team rolled out the workbook to local governmental jurisdictions throughout california . that outreach was performed in conjunction with industry associations and state and federal energy agencies .
sustainability experts from across the nation convened to explore statutory , technological , and engineering barriers to the widespread implementation of water recycling and reuse systems in commercial and residential buildings .
john rutherford seydel iii ( john r . ) , an atlanta native , is the director of sustainability for the city of atlanta mayor’s office of resilience . seydel works with department leads within the city of atlanta , as well as with external community partners , organizations , and leaders to achieve atlanta’s sustainability and resilience goals . . . . read more
the alliance’s toolkit is designed to provide four important stakeholder groups ( water agency staff , policy makers , developers and water - energy conservation advocates ) with the basic knowledge and resources needed to enable consideration of water - energy savings solutions in the community development process .
all new low - rise residential buildings shall be designed to use 15 % less energy than the allowed energy budget established by the 2016 california energy code , and achieve an energy design rating of zero .
titled greening california’s leased office space : challenges and opportunities , the report provides information to policymakers and market participants about the pivotal role green leasing plays in achieving the resource efficiency , environmental , and societal benefits of green buildings . the report outlines the constraints on green leasing and recommends changes that need to be made to policies , programs , and practices in order to establish green leasing as standard practice in california .
the water agency was featured in the union of concerned scientists ' report
clean energy opportunities in california ' s water sector
. “this report finds that water and wastewater utilities are in a unique position to help california adapt to severe droughts and to achieve the state’s climate goals , ” said dr . juliet christian - smith , a climate scientist in the california office of the union of concerned scientists and co - author of the report . “the sonoma county water agency is showing that making investments in clean , renewable sources of energy benefits customers and the environment by supplying carbon - free water . ” the report is available at urltoken .
certified california sustainable winegrowing ( certified sustainable ) is a certification program that provides verification by a third - party auditor that a winery or vineyard implements sustainable practices and continuous improvement . to learn more , click here .
prior to joining we bring it on in 2013 as principal and chief sustainability officer , regan founded and led aeg’s sustainability initiative , aeg 1earth , for 6 years . in her role as the global sustainability director for aeg she advised company executives on environmental strategy and assisted division leaders with integrating sustainable practices into their operations to achieve the company’s aeg 1earth 2020 environmental goals which focus on energy and water efficiency , waste reduction , education and sustainable purchasing for all aeg operating entities including facilities , sports , events , live entertainment , touring , festivals and merchandising divisions .
california is reducing its environmental footprint through sustainable state government operations and practice including energy efficient state building design and construction , renewable energy generation at state facilities , environmentally preferable state purchasing , and sustainable state - owned vehicles .
justin j . zeulner , executive director and founding board member of the green sports alliance , is one of the principal leaders of the sports greening movement . zeulner has helped guide the green sports alliance in reaching critical mass and major influence within the global sports industry . prior to joining the green sports alliance , zeulner was a senior project developer at vulcan , inc . , the philanthropic and innovation company founded by paul g . allen . in this role , he was responsible for public engagement and campaign development around conservation and climate change . prior to that , he served as senior director for sustainability and public affairs for the portland trail blazers . among his accomplishments there , he was directly involved in environmental initiatives that led to the trail blazers assuming a leadership role in the greening of sports movement and the moda center achieving leed gold status , the first leed gold existing building in professional sports in the world . a graduate of the university of oregon with a master’s degree in business administration , zeulner is a native of portland , oregon .
she is a graduate of the university of north carolina at chapel hill and is currently completing a masters in sustainability from wake forest university on academic scholarship . during the 2014 - 2015 academic term , she served as a senior fellow at the presidio graduate school , supporting distinguished visiting professor dr . allen hershkowitz teach an mba level course titled “the business of sustainability in sport . ”
all new high - rise residential buildings , non - residential buildings , hotels and motels shall be designed to use ten percent ( 10 % ) less energy than the allowed energy budget established by the 2016 california energy code .
the swp program builds on the impressive work in sustainable practices by many regional winegrowing and vintner associations , private companies , individual viticulturists and winemakers , researchers , government agencies , and innovative regulators involved in the california wine community .
sponsored by the california energy commission , caleap is designed to help ensure that a community’s key assets continue to function during emergencies or disasters that impact energy . this protects public safety and health and helps to minimize economic losses .
currently , local permitting agencies maintain differing permit processes for small solar pv installations . these differences have created a confusing patchwork of requirements , which has made installing solar pv more expensive and slowed the expansion of this technology in california .
solar pv systems convert sunlight to electricity and offer opportunities to reduce energy costs , save taxpayer dollars , save energy and increase sustainability . asking the right questions can help make the project a success .
sustainability programs offer a great opportunity for employee engagement and team building . make program participation fun by coordinating challenges between departments and offering rewards and recognition as a consistent agenda item for staff meetings . in addition , try to integrate your program with day - to - day operations rather than adding burdensome responsibilities . it is important to integrate sustainability into regular job function rather than considering it a side project .
the water agency aggressively researches and pursues federal and state grants to fund a majority of its energy and sustainability projects . in the past , grants have come from u . s . department of energy and the california energy commission . the water agency also reviews other opportunities to support its projects like developing partnerships with research and academic entities to acquire funding for needed feasibility studies or by building partnerships with private entities to bring about more public participation in the local communities . the water agency has a dedicated staff member whose main focus is finding grants for not only energy and sustainability projects but for all of the water agency’s projects and operations .
colin tetreault is an accomplished sustainability business , policy , and senior scholar practitioner . colin serves as principal for s2 consulting , llc , an innovation - driven sustainability and management consulting firm . colin drives revenue & sparks innovation , mitigates & manages risk , and advances brands & causes . select clients include us foods , petsmart , intel , starbucks , cox enterprises , competitor group , and various government partners .
the energy aware planning guide , developed by the california energy commission in 1993 and updated in 2011 , is a comprehensive resource for local governments seeking to reduce energy use , improve energy efficiency , and increase usage of renewable energy across all sectors .
chris’ work in sustainable sports facility design has been recognized internationally by publications like the philosophy of sustainable design , sports illustrated , greenability , sports business journal and stadia . a frequent speaker , chris has presented with organizations like the usgbc , the canadian gbc , the green sports alliance , and most recently , at cop21 , the united nation’s framework convention on climate change in paris . in addition , he is a fellow and lecturer at presidio’s mba course on sports and sustainability and is a graduate of the kansas city chamber’s centurions leadership program .
colin tetreault is an accomplished sustainability business , policy , and senior scholar practitioner . colin serves as principal for s2 consulting , llc , an innovation - driven sustainability and management consulting firm . colin drives revenue & sparks innovation , mitigates & manages risk , and advances brands & causes . select clients include us foods , petsmart , intel , starbucks , cox enterprises , competitor group , and various government partners . . . . read more
los gatos’ sustainability award is in the local government / small category . the city of santa monica won an award in the local government / medium category , while san diego county won the local government / large category .
as the state ' s population explodes and urban areas encroach on traditionally rural farmland , the california wine community is taking a proactive , precautionary approach to address increasing pressure resulting from public and legislative perceptions , environmental decisions from regulatory and governmental bodies , and other growth - related issues . by adopting and implementing the code of sustainable winegrowing practices , members of the california wine community can greatly augment their collective and individual ability to respond to these pressures while demonstrating that they are responsible neighbors and committed stewards of the land .
frequent and clear communication is the most important attribute of a successful sustainability plan . you’ll need to communicate your goals and your progress to leadership , staff and other stakeholders , and you’ll want to recognize your accomplishments along the way .
with more than 25 years’ experience of helping companies and organisations engage first on eu environmental policy and then more broadly on sustainability and corporate strategy , lawrie integrates expertise in government affairs and communications to develop innovative campaigns for his clients .
as senior director of green innovation at nascar , catherine directs development , adoption , and implementation of sustainability strategies across the sport . she integrates esg initiatives across the industry with a program that over the last decade has grown into one of the most visible sustainability programs in all of sports . working with partners from the business sector , government and non - profit organizations , she also develops and coordinates programs with nascar sponsors and industry that advance sustainability objectives including food donation , recycling , clean water protection and the offsetting of carbon emissions for all of nascar’s national series racing and employee air travel . the green innovation platform provides both societal and business value , but also operates as a brand enhancing business .
having enough energy to continue the definition of sustainability has grown to include the ability of cities and counties to sustain their operations following significant power failures . however , most emergency response plans do not include actions that specifically address energy disruptions .
santa monica is committed to protecting the environment , improving quality of life , and promoting sustainability through our built environment . santa monica offers the solar santa monica program to help you evaluate and execute your own renewable energy project . see details .
as senior director of green innovation at nascar , catherine directs development , adoption , and implementation of sustainability strategies across the sport . she integrates esg initiatives across the industry with a program that over the last decade has grown into one of the most visible sustainability programs in all of sports . working with partners from the business sector , government and non - profit organizations , she also develops and coordinates programs with nascar sponsors and industry that advance sustainability objectives including food donation , recycling , clean water protection and the offsetting of carbon emissions for all of nascar’s national series racing and employee air travel . the green innovation platform provides both societal and business value , but also operates as a brand enhancing business . . . . read more
ohp is seeking examples of california green preservation rehabilitations , both leed certified and non - leed certified , sustainable local ordinances that incorporated historic building considerations , and stories of green and preservation experiences . questions and / or examples can be forwarded to mark huck , aia , leed ap .
wine professionals can learn about sustainable practices used in california vineyards and wineries through a one - hour online certificate course . the free course provides an opportunity for winery sales , marketing , hospitality staff , retailers , and restaurateurs to learn about sustainable winegrowing so they can confidently share information with others .
overall leadership and guidance for the code of sustainable winegrowing practices workbook was provided by a committee from wine institute and the california association of winegrape growers known as the sustainable winegrowing joint committee . this committee includes more than 50 members of wine institute and cawg that represent all major winegrowing regions and small , medium and large vineyard and winery enterprises as well as representatives from the california environmental protection agency ( cal / epa ) and independent consultants . the participation of government officials , academics , non - governmental organizations ( ngo ) and community representatives further ensures the integrity and positive outcomes of the program .
mckay and his wife , terrin , have two sons ; hunter , a 2012 samford university graduate now employed in the sports information office at kennesaw state university in kennesaw , georgia , and john , a 2015 university of southern california graduate who is now a pro scout with the los angeles rams .
ann’s great passion is helping clients bring ideas and goals together with solid plans and smart solutions . her approach helps clients understand heightened sustainability requirements , assess risks , identify opportunities , and ultimately create strategies and plans to meet sustainability targets through successful sustainable sport event roadmaps . results include pathways for good governance , climate action , zero waste , supply chain management , ethical business conduct , human rights , social inclusion and broad engagement . each plan begins and ends with a portfolio of legacies for hosts , partners and communities .
the beauty of the california sustainable winegrowing program is its simplicity : a couple of hours for the self - assessment questions , then you review the results and pick the areas that you want to improve first . with the new , on - line version , it is even quicker and easier .
nathan gassmann is a senior sustainability analyst at pepsico’s global office of sustainability . nathan is part of the sustainable packaging team where he supports pepsico’s performance with purpose 2025 goals to design 100 % of pepsico packaging to be recyclable , compostable , or biodegradable ; increase recycled materials in plastic packaging ; reduce the carbon impact of pepsico packaging ; and work with the pepsico foundation to increase recycling rates . during his tenure with pepsico , nathan has also worked in both sales and manufacturing roles , supporting the north america beverages and gatorade businesses .
mr . groh is a nationally licensed soccer coach and director of coach training in warwick , ri . he serves as a leader for the boy scouts of america and has been an on - air fund raiser for the public broadcasting service ( pbs ) . he is a past national bod member of the alliance for community trees and a member of the advisory board of the trash on your back project .
ann’s great passion is helping clients bring ideas and goals together with solid plans and smart solutions . her approach helps clients understand heightened sustainability requirements , assess risks , identify opportunities , and ultimately create strategies and plans to meet sustainability targets through successful sustainable sport event roadmaps . results include pathways for good governance , climate action , zero waste , supply chain management , ethical business conduct , human rights , social inclusion and broad engagement . each plan begins and ends with a portfolio of legacies for hosts , partners and communities . . . . read more
there are a number of publications , articles and organizations providing guidance for the appropriate incorporation of current sustainable features and the rediscovery and repair of existing passive features for historic rehabilitation projects . several of these guidelines are collected and made available on the sustainability guidelines and publications web page .
nathan gassmann is a senior sustainability analyst at pepsico’s global office of sustainability . nathan is part of the sustainable packaging team where he supports pepsico’s performance with purpose 2025 goals to design 100 % of pepsico packaging to be recyclable , compostable , or biodegradable ; increase recycled materials in plastic packaging ; reduce the carbon impact of pepsico packaging ; and work with the pepsico foundation to increase recycling rates . during his tenure with pepsico , nathan has also worked in both sales and manufacturing roles , supporting the north america beverages and gatorade businesses . . . . read more
national park service technical preservation services have been promoting energy conservation means and methods since the initial concern about energy efficiency in the 1970s . they maintain a sustainability web page with definitive guidance to incorporate sustainable design with historic resources , and a weatherization web page with information to upgrade homes .
laura serves on the boards of her family’s foundations and business : the turner foundation , jane smith turner foundation , the turner endangered species fund and ted’s montana grill . she serves on the national boards of the league of conservation voters , waterkeeper alliance and the carter center board of councilors ; she also serves on the advisory board for the ray c . anderson foundation and board of directors of the rotary club of downtown atlanta .
martin is a strategist and systems thinker advising companies , non - profit organizations and foundations on collaborative solutions to complex problems . martin currently serves as a senior advisor supporting a wide range of environmental and social impact initiatives , and brings over a decade of sustainability thought leadership to the work . focusing on the vital intersection between business objectives , market forces and impact strategies , martin advises for - profit and non - profit partners on how to imagine , fund , pilot and scale innovative impact projects and campaigns . he currently serves as director of partnerships for the american college of lifestyle medicine and was also the founding director of the green sports alliance , leading the organization from the founding public launch through its’ international expansion .
solar photovoltaic systems , which use solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity , have been installed in california for decades . the technology of solar pv systems and the methods to install and maintain these systems are well established . as a result , permitting for these small and simple solar pv projects should be as simple and standardized as possible .
kat managed leed certification services for the atlanta braves new suntrust park . kat is also leading sustainability efforts for three significant headquarters projects in atlanta – ncr world headquarters ( leed platinum ) , mercedes - benz north america ( leed silver ) , and interface flooring ( leed platinum and well gold ) .
angela welcomes the green sports alliance to atlanta and mercedes - benz stadium , where she served as the civil engineering project manager . she has led site civil consulting services for a variety of project types , including sports facilities and mixed - use developments . angela’s energy comes from working within a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems . her practice is focused on the urban environment with specialization in redevelopment and infill projects including sports venues . . . . read more
the alliance created its rcx program toolkit to help local government staff develop and implement a municipal facility retrocommissioning program . the rcx toolkit complements existing portfolio management tools and utility management systems , helping the user take the “next step” once a decision has been made to incorporate retrocommissioning into municipal facility standard operating procedures . although focused on the performance testing and documentation components , the toolkit also provides resources , such as model commissioning specifications , to facilitate the entire commissioning process .
navigant has played a key role in developing and implementing energy efficiency , demand response and distributed generation policy and programs for over 20 years . navigant consulting’s understanding of markets and business models uncovers opportunities and strategies for more effectively developing energy efficiency , distributed generation , and sustainability in both the public and private sectors .
throughout this guide , you’ll see a lot of emphasis on the importance of leadership buy - in . without leadership on board programs often falter and can be put on the backburner . while sustainability programs are often initiated by staff , eventually leadership needs to take a stance , and give the program its blessing .
appropriate goals are a key element of a successful sustainability plan . they help you set expectations , keep you on track , and can be a main driver of employee engagement strategies . because of this , your goals need to be smart ( specific , measurable , attainable , relevant , and time - bound ) .
the definition of sustainability from the u . n . world commission on environment and development ' s 1987 report ,
our common future
is
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs .
the intersection of sustainable design and historic preservation meets this definition .
a prominent feature of the sustainable winegrowing program is the active participation of vintners and growers throughout all phases and a continued focus on partnerships . in addition to the workbook , another major component of the program is targeted educational events that rely heavily on peer - to - peer education . to learn more about the variety of topics covered in these events , such as integrated pest management and energy efficiency , click here . another important part of the program is the ability to measure and demonstrate ongoing improvement in the adoption of sustainable practices . the california wine community sustainability report 2004 is the first time an entire industry has used a common assessment tool to publicly report on the adoption of sustainable practices .
john a . lanier is the executive director of the ray c . anderson foundation , a private family foundation carrying forward the legacy of its namesake by supporting environmental sustainability initiatives . in 1973 , ray founded interface , which became the world’s largest carpet tile manufacturer . from 1994 until his passing in 2011 , ray worked tirelessly to advance sustainability at his company and in the business sector generally . john , one of ray’s five grandchildren , shares his late grandfather’s passion for the earth and its natural systems . he is an attorney by training and lives in atlanta with his wife , chantel , and two young children , j . r . and cecilia .
2017 update the 2017 update serves as an addendum to the 2009 report , with special focus on the mixed - use sector and recommendations for achieving natural gas savings via green leasing . it contains a discussion of several important topics in 2017 , including the rise of corporate sustainability policies driving green leases , the prevalence of green building certifications and standards , examples of tenant engagement strategies , the impact of new reporting standards such as the global real estate sustainability benchmark ( gresb ) , and the increase in energy disclosure laws , among other topics . the update also continues the ongoing conversation on the split incentives challenge . to download the 2017 update , click here .
yes , the caleap methodology is designed to help develop eaps and demonstrate how to incorporate energy assurance into other planning efforts ( i . e . , emergency operations plan , general plan , continuity of operations plan , hazard mitigation plan , sustainability plan , community energy efficiency plan , climate action plan , greenhouse gas emissions plan ) .