How to Join the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership

Environmental Partner (first level for all programs):

An organization interested in becoming a Business Environmental Partner should review and become familiar with the Program standards

The next step is to contact us to schedule an on-site visit.  The on-site visit is conducted by a VBEP representative.  During the on-site visit, a tour of the facility is conducted.  Existing environmental practices and opportunities for improvements to satisfy the standards are identified for consideration by the business.

Next, the VBEP representative sends the business a report documenting the visit that outlines:

• Actions that need to be taken before being admitted to the Partnership,
• Additional specific information needed from the business,
• Suggestions for further improvements,
• Compliance issues that may need to be addressed, and
• Resources that may be helpful to the business in order to make improvements.

The potential partner then completes the Partner Standards Achievement Form and submits it for review.  In the application the business commits to:

• Implementation of any improvements or new initiatives,
• Completing an annual Partner Performance Survey, and
• A good faith effort to comply with applicable state and federal regulations.

The business receives designation as an Environmental Partner once the application is approved.