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TRAVEL GREEN PLEDGE

Please review the following form and check all applicable boxes. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the applicant is accepted into the program. Specifically, the applicant must be taking sustainability actions on a minimum of four key focus areas and committing to taking action on the remaining key focus areas within one year of signing the pledge. In order to check “yes,” the applicant need only take one action within the key focus area among those listed or provide an alternative action in the “other actions” section.

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Six Key Focus Areas (Required)

As a Travel Green member your organization or business is pledging your commitment to sustainability in the six key focus areas of:

  • Education
  • Community
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Transportation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Water Conservation
Education:
Is education of your employees and customers part of your sustainability goals?
If yes, check all that apply (Must select at least 1):
Why is education important?
  • Providing educational opportunities for your employees ensures that your daily operations are in line with your organization’s commitment to sustainable practices.
  • Sharing how you are greening your operations with visitors will create market distinction, advance market transformation in favor of sustainability and enable visitors to make informed decisions that reduce their impacts on the environment.
  • Educating employees and visitors of your organization’s efforts inspires collaboration, sparks new ideas and leads to favorable recognition of your organization’s commitment to sustainability.
Community:
Is community engagement and support part of your sustainability goals?
If yes, check all that apply (Must select at least 1):
Why is community engagement important?
  • Think Global, Act Local: Supporting community-level efforts can make a big impact while providing avenues for employees and visitors to find new ways to put their sustainability values into action.
  • Incorporating practices that benefit surrounding neighborhoods and community groups improves both the health of local citizens and the local economy.
  • Sourcing local products reduces an organization’s carbon footprint and supports nearby businesses.
Energy Efficiency:
Is energy efficiency or renewable energy part of your sustainability goals?
If yes, check all that apply (Must select at least 1):
Why is energy efficiency important?
  • Energy efficiency practices will improve your bottom line, provide a competitive advantage and improve your work environment.
  • According to energystar.gov, an average commercial building can save up to 30% on energy bills with no-cost actions, strategic investments and proper maintenance.
  • For larger projects focused on HVAC and renewable energy sources, grants, tax incentives and other programs are available to help you get started. Learn more at www.focusonenergy.com/organization.
Transportation:
Is transportation a part of your sustainability goals?
If yes, check all that apply (Must select at least 1):
Why is this important?
  • Visitors take cues from their hosts on how to travel throughout a community. As such, tourism organizations are in a unique position to promote alternative modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling and public transportation.
  • Transportation accounts for the largest portion (29%) of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.1 Giving visitors alternative means to see the sights will help decrease emissions and promote energy independence.
Waste Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling:
Is waste reduction, reuse and recycling part of your sustainability goals?
If yes, check all that apply (Must select at least 1):
Why is this important?
  • More and more, consumers are evaluating waste reduction practices when making their purchasing decisions.
  • The easiest way to reduce your environmental footprint is to avoid creating waste in the first place.
  • Proper disposal of unwanted items and waste is important to keep toxic materials out of our landfills and groundwater and to reduce carbon emissions from landfills while also improving operational efficiency.
Water Conservation:
Is water conservation or wastewater management part of your sustainability goals?
If yes, check all that apply (Must select at least 1):
Why is this important?
  • Water conservation and management of stormwater and wastewater can help to improve your bottom line by reducing your level of water consumption and lowering costs.
  • Simple equipment and behavioral practices can amount to significant reductions in water use and prevent pollution of lakes and streams.
Courses and Programs (Optional)
If you have gone the extra mile in your sustainability efforts, we want to know about your commitment so we can promote it in the future. Please check the box of any relevant programs.
The following programs are not required to become a Travel Green member, but we encourage you to use this list to take your sustainability commitment to the next level.
If you completed a program or course not listed here, please share the program name, briefly describe the program and provide a link to more information.
Certifications (Optional)
If you have gone the extra mile by earning an eco-certification, we want to know about your commitment so we can promote it in the future. Please check the box of any relevant certifications.
The following certifications are not required to become a Travel Green member, but we encourage you to learn more about these certifications to take your sustainability commitment to the next level.
If you have earned a certification not listed here, please share the certification name, briefly describe it, and provide a link to more information.

Compliance and Transparency (Required)

Please agree to the following statements by checking each box.

For More Information Contact:

Travel Wisconsin
P.O. Box 8690
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8690
Travel Green is a voluntary program created by Travel Wisconsin.