Virginia Green Means Business
If you own a business, or work for a company in Virginia that is conscientious about being sustainable, you should consider joining (if you haven’t already) the Virginia Green Travel Alliance, who works to support, promote, and continuously educate certified partners as they seek to improve their environmental programs.
Consumers are ready and willing to embrace sustainability in the products and services they use. Research by IBM in 2022 reports that the demand for sustainable consumer goods is on the rise, with 3 out of 5 consumers saying socially responsible or sustainable products made up at least half of their last purchase, and that 2 out of 3 respondents say they are more willing to apply for (67%) and accept (68%) jobs from a sustainable company.
The report also indicated that roughly 1 in 3 consumers say sustainable travel is a priority, ranking environmental impact factors over cost, convenience, and comfort in their purchase decisions. Note: you can plan your green vacation in Virginia here!
What is Virginia doing to support sustainable businesses, and how can you get more involved?
- Visit the website for Virginia Green to learn more about what they do and how they can help businesses become more environmentally friendly.
- Join the free monthly forums! Partnering with DEQ, Virginia Greens presents a variety of topics from experts and peers who care about the environment. The next virtual forum is Thursday, January 19th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Registration is free here.
- Plan to attend the Virginia Green Travel Alliance Conference on March 21-22 at the Virginia Beach Conference Center!
Yes, we are thrilled to partner with the Virginia Green Travel Alliance to co-host their 10th annual conference on March 21-22, 2023 in Virginia Beach. The keynote speaker is Jennifer Lawson, CEO of Keep America Beautiful! We will connect professionals, offer engaging and informative workshops, and celebrate the work of both organizations and allied partners! You can find more details about the conference and register here.
In the meantime, you can check to see if your favorite places to eat, relax, or shop are a certified Virginia Green business by searching the Virginia Green Business Directory and the Virginia Green Suppliers Network. And encourage your favorite establishments to become Virginia Green certified to support and grow sustainable businesses and services in Virginia.
We hope to see you at the Virginia Green monthly forums and the Virginia Green conference!