One of the benefits of the world wide web is the ability to research opportunities and companies, including service providers. The following sustainable sites provide you with a good start for your research with links to other resources. Emerald Skyline Corporation provides the following links to assist you in your research. Good luck! Let us know if we can be of assistance. It is our pleasure.
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) is a 3rd-party organization that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green building. GBCI is committed to ensuring precision in the design, development and implementation of measurement processes for green building performance (through project certification) and green building practice (through professional certification).
Green-e is the nation’s leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. Green-e offers certification and verification of renewable energy and greenhouse gas mitigation products.
The Forest Stewardship Council is an independent non-profit organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified. FSC’s membership consists of three equally weighted chambers—environmental, economic and social—to ensure the balance and highest level of integrity.
Environmental Leader is the leading daily trade publication keeping corporate executives fully informed about energy, environmental and sustainability news.
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) creates policy and market solutions to advance sustainable energy, protect consumers & reduce greenhouse gases to foster sustained growth.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an organization dedicated to research, publication, consulting and lecturing in sustainability with a special focus on profitable innovations for energy and resource efficiency. RMI’s work is independent and non-adversarial with a strong emphasis on market-based solutions.
See also the US Green Building Council (USGBC), Energy Star, Green Globes, NAHB Research Center Green Certification, Earth Advantage Institute, BOMA 360 Performance Program, Living Building Institute and the Society ofEnvironmentally Responsible Facilities (SERF).
