Go Green Challenge
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is partnering with Christ Hospital, the University of Cincinnati, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District to launch the Go Green Challenge.
 
The mission of the Go Green Challenge is to encourage organizations, both large and small, to reduce their environmental impact.

Children’s Hospital, Christ Hospital, and the University of Cincinnati have all initiated major environmental projects, such as facility-wide recycling or constructing LEED-certified green buildings. These organizations are leading by example and want to challenge your organization to implement environmental practices.

Benefits of Participating in the Go Green Challenge
• Public Recognition – Results of the Go Green Challenge will be publicly announced on Earth Day, 2008.
  All participating businesses and organizations will be recognized.
• Go Green Pledge – Suitable for framing and displaying.
• Environmental Impact – Quantify how your organization is reducing its impact on the environment.
• Economic Impact – Many environmental initiatives, such as waste reduction and energy conservation,
  increase the bottom line through reduced costs.
• Go Green Logo – Use of the Go Green logo for website or promotion.

How to Get Started
1. Develop at least one environmental goal, with objectives, for your organization.
2. Adopt the Go Green pledge and send in the pledge card.
3. Post the Go Green Pledge and circulate to employees.
4. Demonstrate compliance with regulatory programs.

                  Setting Environmental Goals
                  Environmental goals describe the results your business wants to achieve and where you want to
                  direct your efforts. Goals should be practical, measurable, and address your organization’s needs.
 
                  Sample Environmental Goals
                  Choose from the list of environmental goals or develop one of your own.