The Partnership for Sustainability Initiative offers businesses, institutions and organizations the opportunity to lead the community toward sustainability through impact on the environment and economy.

Springfield area businesses, institutions and organizations are in a unique position to contribute to solutions which address water/air quality, recycling and reducing our impact on the environment.  Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial talent-all in abundant supply in the Springfield area business community-are essential to success.  The relationships employers enjoy with their customers and employees are crucial to communicating the changes needed to effect positive change.

Ultimately, businesses, institutions and organizations have a shared interest in making economic investments that can potentially improve the environment.  The Partnership for Sustainability Initiative simply makes good business sense.

It is with these thoughts in mind that my business, institution or organization agrees to make the following commitments on voluntary environmental solutions.

1. We will assess our own organization’s practices affecting the environment and make improvements where feasible in our own operations.

2. We will collaborate with other members of the Partnership for Sustainability Initiative and take actions, jointly and individually, to help the community support sound policies that apply to sustainability.

3. We will help grow and strengthen the Partnership for Sustainability Initiative by sharing progress and lessons learned.

Submit the pledge online by completing the information below or download form and fax back to the Chamber at 417-862-1611.

Easy ways to start "going green."