Princeton Hydro receives 2024 Smart Growth Award
NJSBC business member Princeton Hydro recently received the 2024 NJ Future Smart Growth Award for its Musconetcong Island Park Project. […]
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Newsletter: Freight electrification improves the triple-bottom-line
Freight vehicles powered by fossil fuels make up only 5 percent of the vehicle miles traveled in the U.S., […]
Newsletter: Clean Energy Independence
Running a business within a triple-bottom-line framework involves embracing complexity. It means acknowledging that the consequences of our actions (positive […]
People. Planet. Profit. Newsletter
Check out our first newsletter of 2024 with highlights from 2023, updates on key developments, helpful resources and upcoming […]
NJSBC Contracts with Lubot Strategies to Help Amplify the Sustainable Business Policy Voice
Rebecca C. Lubot, Ph.D., M.Sc. is president and founder of Lubot Strategies. She brings nearly 20 years of experience […]
People. Planet. Profit. Newsletter: Update on New Jersey’s Transition to a Clean Energy Economy
Clean Energy Continues To Be A Driver of Economic and Job Growth in New Jersey Check out our latest […]
Financial Assistance for Sustainable Businesses: Current Programs Available through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority
The NJEDA currently has a number of existing and upcoming financing programs that can assist businesses looking to either reduce their carbon footprint or participate in the clean energy economy. Programs include vouchers for purchasing zero emissions vehicles and tax credits for developers looking to clean up brownfields.
A Convenient Resource for a Range of Business Sustainability Solutions: The New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry
The New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry recognizes businesses that are taking action towards sustainability. Beyond the many advantages to becoming a member, they offer no cost consulting regarding sustainability best practices, and have a wide range of resources to help your business begin taking action.
Taking Action and Inspiring the Next Generation of Sustainability Professionals: PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams Program
Whether your business has already made strides in sustainability or is looking for additional support to start its sustainability journey, the addition of a Green Team is an ideal way to make progress and support upcoming professionals in sustainability! The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams program pairs student interns from a range of disciplines with hosting companies for ten-week sustainability related projects. Read about previous companies that have participated, past projects, how to apply for a Green Team, and more.
Newark Science and Sustainability – Cultivating Healthy Communities with Urban Agriculture
Our profile this month highlights the non-profit Newark Science and Sustainability (Newark SAS). Their primary mission is to increase access to fresh, healthy food in Newark through urban agriculture and community gardening. A combination of their business model, a farm to table co-op which delivers produce boxes directly to consumers, and their ability to take advantage of grant programs that help them expand their mission has helped them become a massively impactful and positive force for the local community. With the establishment of their new headquarters, they hope to further their goals for the future.