The City of Vernon wants to provide pathways to green business. Both TOTA Biosphere Commitment and GreenStep Certified offer expansive green business coaching, and the first 15 Vernon businesses to sign up with each program will receive the first year of coaching for free! See which program might be right for you:
GreenStep Solutions
GreenStep Solutions is inviting local businesses to participate in free climate action training that helps turn climate goals into practical results while saving money and building resilience.
TOTA Biosphere Commitment
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Biosphere Commitment Program provides regional tourism businesses with the opportunity to differentiate their operations and stand out from others by implementing sustainable practices outlined in the program. You are offered access to valuable tools and resources to enhance your operational practices while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The program is structured so you can continue to achieve steps at your own pace to become Biosphere Committed and eventually Certified. Your involvement in this program demonstrates to mindful travelers and locals in the Thompson Okanagan that you are taking action to preserve this region and beyond for generations to come.
Chances are, you’re already making sustainable choices, the Thompson Okanagan’s Biosphere Program helps you recognize, measure, and build on them.
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