Vienna Sustainability Challenge

 
What is sustainability? It is a way of living that allows current communities to meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs as well. The Town of Vienna’s Conservation and Sustainability Commission works to help create and maintain a resilient community for future generations. Vienna businesses and non-profit organizations are a big part of that sustainable future. The Town wants to encourage and recognize organizations as they strive to improve the public’s quality of life through economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable actions to benefit the community and future generations. 
 
Participation in the program is free and 100% voluntary!  Here are the details:

• The award process is a self-certification. Applicants complete a checklist to demonstrate sustainable activities.
• To be certified, an organization must earn between 45 and 67 points (depending on the size of the organization) as tallied on the checklist. Simply complete the application and return it to the Town of Vienna (Conservation and Sustainability Commission, 127 Center St. S, Vienna VA 22180), or text Calle Biles at (571)-356-7241 to come pick up your completed application.
• Checklists are due by Friday, June 21st to nominate your organization for Vienna Sustainability Challenge recognition.
• Re-certifications will require continuation of existing practices/programs, plus an additional 1 point per year (until maxed out) in new accomplishments for the organization.

 
What will you win? Awardees will receive a “Town of Vienna Sustainable Business 2024” window decal for their business or organization, be advertised in the new resident booklet, and be acknowledged in the Vienna Patch as a sustainable business.
 
If you have any questions about this program, please contact CSC member Calle Biles at bilescalle@gmail.com

Download the Sustainability Challenge checklist!