Goal

Elevate the Importance of Sustainable Growth in DuPage County

Elevating the importance of sustainable growth practices within the DuPage business community is not only important for the overall health of our planet, it’s also an investment in the future of DuPage County. Demonstrating the value of actions businesses can take to support sustainable growth, including reducing their carbon footprint, incorporating new “green technologies”, or implementing policies and practices for a more sustainable workplace culture, are just some examples of what businesses can do now to protect the long-term health of DuPage.

Choose DuPage is committed to raising awareness of the importance of sustainable growth, educating our businesses on the tools and resources available to them, and making DuPage a center of excellence for sustainability.

ACTION PLAN

1. Partner with DuPage County Department of Environment and those in the industry to hold a “sustainability summit” and/or lunch and learn meetings for the DuPage business community on steps they can take within their companies.
   
   
2. Create a website page on “Sustainability Resources for The DuPage Business Community,” addressing sustainability topics, directing companies to resources, and identifying incentives i.e., DuPage County’s Green Building Incentive & Property Assessed Clean Energy programs (PACE).