Go Green Incubator Program

Go Green Incubator Program:

Guidelines for business incubators and science parks collaborate in combat of Climate Change

The Program Go Green Incubator provides some guidelines for business incubators and research parks collaborate in combating climate change:

1 - Develop construction projects, renovation and expansion considering aspects related to environmental sustainability and observation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED);

2 - Choose providers of services and materials environmentally and socially responsible;

3 - Reduce consumption of disposable tableware (cups, plates, cutlery);

4 - Invest in solar panels;

5 - Develop initiatives that contribute in reducing energy consumption;

6 - Promote the use of natural lighting and ventilation;

7 - Provide special support for the creation of clean technology companies;

8 - Hold events to share knowledge on clean technology and business opportunities in the Green Economy;

9 - Presents a contract with company for solid waste selective collection;

10 - Collaborate in the development of technologies, products and services to the incubated companies;

11 - Working with the sewage and sanitation agencies to ensure appropriate treatment;

12 - Establish partnerships with organizations that would guide more environmentally sustainable operations;

13 - Review organization’s processes in order to promote a lower environmental impact of the organization;

14 - Participate in the creation of funds that may assist in the development of clean technologies;

15 - Develop measures to offset the generation of carbon - Carbon Neutral measures;

16 - Monitor the results of sustainable management;

17 - Encourage the adoption of vegetarian meals;

18 - Develop various actions of education on sustainability;

19 - Share successful experiences on sustainability;

20 - Invest in internal communication on environmental sustainability: posters, newsletters, e-mails, stickers and other medias.