 Congratulations!
As MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain noted in presenting the Sustainability Leadership Awards at the One Montgomery Green Gala at Brookside Gardens on June 20, 2024, “The businesses recognized today are advancing solutions to some of the top environmental priorities of the Moore Administration: climate change, the health of our waterways, and building a green economy that supports healthier communities.”
The award winners, which include a landscaping company, electric vehicle equipment manufacturer, real estate developer, food processing company, battery manufacturer, and truck manufacturer, have all demonstrated persistence and innovation in working toward ambitious climate and environmental goals. Click on the links below to learn more:
Sustainability Leadership Award Winners
Backyard Bounty
Blink Charging
ORLO
Pompeian, Inc.
Saft America, Inc.
2024 Sustainability Leadership Circle
Volvo Group Trucks
Congratulations also went out to the more than 600 members of the Maryland Green Registry who continue to inspire with annual results amounting to millions of kWh saved, gallons of water conserved, and pounds of waste eliminated. Members were rewarded for the implementation of these voluntary sustainable practices with more than $83 million in annual cost savings.
Thank you all for your continued participation!
Laura Armstrong
Maryland Green Registry
15 tips for 15 years of the Maryland Green Registry
In recognition of the commitment and results of the members of the Maryland Green Registry on the 15th anniversary of the program, Governor Wes Moore proclaimed June 20, 2024 as Maryland Green Registry Day To celebrate the day, we offer 15 practical tips that have helped members at businesses and organizations of all types and sizes advance their sustainability programs.
- Form a green team.
- Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals.
- Align sustainability goals with leadership objectives.
- Inform and engage employees across the organization.
- Consider an environmental certification program.
- Train employees to identify opportunities and solutions.
- Revisit opportunities regularly to capture advances in technology.
- Seek government and utility incentives for your projects.
- Hire interns to identify and implement projects.
- Communicate what changes you need from your supply chain.
- Collaborate with your industry sector on common issues.
- Implement the collection of real-time data for real-time solutions.
- Set ambitious long-term goals to provide motivation and clarity.
- Reduce waste and toxicity at the source.
- Share and celebrate your successes!
Have more tips? Post them on the Maryland Green Registry LinkedIn group.
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What exactly is a Zero Emissions Building?
As of June 6th, we have an answer! The U.S. Dept. of Energy has released a verifiable standard for defining a zero emissions building. In short, these buildings are “highly energy efficient, free of on-site emissions from energy use, and powered solely by clean energy sources.” Having a national standard will provide consistency in evaluating buildings across jurisdictions, offer a roadmap for long-term capital planning, and inform both building owners and tenants.
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