The idea of a growing economy while protecting the environmental is becoming a standard part of good business practices. This network promotes that sharing of non-proprietary information, techniques and benefits of environmental improvements. From reducing energy use to lowering disposal costs, companies are learning ways which they can add to their bottom line and decrease their environmental impact. But this is new territory for businesses, so it helps to have open lines of communication with other businesses that are working to accomplish the same goals. The Environmental Excellence Business Network is open to companies in all business sectors.
Representatives are generally from environmental staff or management, but anyone is free to join.
Participation is free, and membership is established through attending events or joining the E-group. Two to three events are held each year at host companies that are making strong efforts to improve the environment and their bottom line. Each event includes a facility tour, networking and partnership opportunities, examples of programs that you can institute at your own company, resources to help improve your company s program, and a national speaker on business environmental issues. Past events have been held at Hallmark Cards, Inc., Harley Davidson Motor Company, Sprint, and General Motors. EEBN participants can get in for the member rate by putting EEBN on their registration form.