Represented by Tom Snearey and Todd Zalenski

Sustainability is our present and future responsibility; it preserves our earth’s resources, provides safer healing environments, and preserves the future of our environment for continued generations. The design and construction industry is largely responsible for contributing to the factors that threaten the earth’s resources and its fragile ecological balance. As architects and designers, it is our obligation to institute change within our industry, our firm, and our personal lives, and to start halting and reversing the cycle of ecological abuse, contributing to a new foundation of healthy places for future generations.

Represented by Rob Meyer

Porter Wright recognizes that it is necessary and appropriate to continue on a progressive path of improved sustainability. Our Sustainability Policy sets forth our commitments in three interrelated areas: economic success of our organization, social responsibility, and environmental responsibility. We will strive to achieve our vision of performance and track our progress and challenges in fulfilling it.

Represented by Greg Cunningham

We believe we have a responsibility to do what is right, not only for our business and our stakeholders, but also for the global community. Accountability and responsibility must be our guiding principles, and our actions must demonstrate our values.

Michael B. Coleman, MayorMichael B. Coleman, Mayor

2005-2009 Goals:•Air Quality (indoor & outdoor)•Clean Water•Recycling &Reduce Solid Waste•Green Products & Businesses•Green Buildings•Alternative Fuels

2010-2015 Goals:•Support green businesses.•Improve air quality, water quality and conservation of natural resources.•Educate and engage the community.

Contributing to the City vision to make Columbus not only the best, but also the greenest place in the nation to live, work and raise a family.

Balancing everything we do with the 3P sustainability principles:People, Planet, Prosperity

Create, Attract and Retain Green Job Industries.

• Supply a Trained Workforce

• Encourage Entrepreneurship

• Market Columbus’ assets to targeted Green Job Industries

• Foster Market Development

Educate and Support Businesses in their efforts to Get Green.

• Maximize Tax Incentives• Educate businesses about resources available

– Two Wheel Tool Kit*– Utility Assistance Programs*– EPA partnerships (Energy Star etc.)*– www.columbusgreenspot.org

• Assist Manufacturing Sector– E3:Columbus program

• Grant & Loan Assistance– GreenSwitch Loan Fund– Green Columbus Fund

Green Columbus Fund• $1million grant program, summer

2010.• Purpose- encourage sustainable

development and redevelopment through financial incentives to private businesses and nonprofit organizations.

• Site Clean-Up (up to 200K) – pays for land acquisition, demolition, environmental assessments for small brownfield sites such as abandoned gas stations.

• Green Buildings – pays for 100% LEED-BDC certification reimbursement and opportunities for increased incentives up to $50K.

GreenSwitch Loan Fund• $1million low-interest revolving

loan program.• Funded by the US DOE, Energy

Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (ARRA-Stimulus)

• Expected to be available summer 2010.

• Administered through CCDC.• Used for energy efficiency

retrofits for commercial or industrial redevelopment projects (building envelope, lighting, HVAC, equipment)

• Target loans between $30,000 and $200,000.

• E3: Columbus pilot, six companies participated, three underway• Full technical assessment (energy, waste, water, lean, ghg, post

assessment and recommendation report)• Results showed-

• $5.3 million of potential annual savings• 19,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided• 257,000 lbs of water pollution avoided• 215 tons of SOx reduced• 24,000 lbs of solid waste reduced

Implementation to date-• $551,000 spent, realized $50,000 savings and 5 jobs retained

Supporting Manufacturing Leadership Through Sustainability

E3: Economy, Energy, and Environment

Become A Green Spot!

• Formalize your commitment• Steps to go green• Annual reporting/ Track progress and savings• Recognition for your efforts• Online support (Facebook)

Michael B. Coleman, MayorMichael B. Coleman, MayorErin Miller

Environmental Stewardemmiller@columbus.gov

614-645-0815