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Executive Order Requires Green Officers In All Companies

By MJ Richmond
Oct 30, 2009
In case you have not heard, President Barack Obama has just signed Executive Order 13514 on federal leadership in the environmental, energy, and economic performance. This means that every business that is government owned, or privately owned is required to have a Senior Sustainability Officer or a Green Officer employed. The main job of these Green Officers is to develop a sustainability performance plan; plus, businesses must create a committee on federal sustainability.

The purpose of a Senior Sustainability Officer or a Green Officer is first to advise the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Next, is to serve in the dual capacity of the Steering Committee on Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management designated by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) pursuant to section 4 Executive order 13423. Then, to share information and promote progress towards the goals of this order; and lastly, facilitate the implementation of each agency's Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan.

This new legislation is going to greatly affect every business in America no matter how large or how small. We will soon see this take effect in government owned businesses, organizations, and then it will trickle down to businesses. Companies might at first see this new legislation as bad news and costing more money that businesses don't have because the economy is still hurting; however, this legislation is a blessing is disguises.

These new Green Officers are going to help companies reach the demands of this executive order, which use duplex mode for printers, purchase Energy Star equipment, and reduce of our potable water and other Green practices. Also, tracking Green House Gases (GHG) is also another step in a new operation for many businesses. Also, be aware that the Supreme Court has required the EPA to regulate all (GHG) under the Clean Air Act. A Green Officer will enforce and implement these sustainable practices by creating a Green program or plan for that specific company depending on what their service or profession is.

To help companies handle this difficult matter of implementing a new Green Officer in their work place, the Green Business League has developed Green Officer Training. It is almost impossible to imagine that the problems of environmental duties could be so well organized in a two-day session that will produce such superior results, but it will. With knowledgeable material, the Green Officer Training will provide companies with the most vital issues in the Green World. In fact, the last segment provides a Green program that will allow any business to Go Green despite the size or type.

Attendees of the Green OfficerTraining will be provided a strong introduction to the Greening process, shown how to install a program that merits respect, and will actually save the company a great deal of money. Green is also about efficiencies, and we know how to make Green pay. The final project at boot camp is to prepare a Green program for your business that fits the needs of your company and allows your team to control implementation. You will leave with the knowledge, the ability, and the plan to turn your company into an Authentically Green Business.

It is difficult to imagine that the frustrating problems of environmental duties could be so well organized that a two-day session will produce such superior results, but it will. In clear and profession material, the Green Officer Training will provide a wealth of education on all the most essential issues in the Green World. In fact, the last segment provides a Green program that will allow any business to Go Green regardless of size or type.

Green Officer Training offers a noteworthy edge for any business. Don't waste time "trying to be Green, and doing a poor job of it," when actually establishing a Green program will give your business a Green Business certification worth earning. Find out how Going Green will not only save your business a great deal of money each year, but you will also benefit from the impressive marketing value of an authentically Green certification.
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