Shor Solutions is now officially a Silver level Certified Sustainable Business, as certified by the Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization.
Launched in 2017 by the Sustainability Alliance, the Sustainable Business Certification is based on four scientific principles of a sustainable society:
- Reduce non-renewable energy and materials
- Minimize pollution and waste
- Protect ecosystems
- Meet human needs
There are four levels of performance that recognize continuous improvement:
- Bronze: Reduces negative impacts by conserving resources and provides a safety net for employees.
- Silver: Creates positive impacts beyond basics.
- Gold: Actively encourages other stakeholders to get involved in sustainability efforts.
- Platinum: Operates as a restorative business, with zero negative impacts and is a leader with a highly empowered workforce.
This is what the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau posted on their website about Shor Solutions sustainable business certification.
Ben Shor’s business, Shor Solutions, is an important part of the Sedona and Verde Valley communities. He has had successful careers in marketing, social work and is now a QuickBooks consultant and teacher. Ben’s experiences have led him to creating a sustainable business. Ben is reducing waste, protecting resources and increasing efficiencies. He has a home-based business, and he owns solar panels which provide all of his electricity. Ben encourages clients and community members to recycle and reduce printing.
Here are some of the steps he has taken so far:
Energy Conservation: Ben replaces bulbs with LED. He received credit for excess solar production and covered west facing windows with UV barrier.
Waste: He recycles electronics and printer cartridges at Staples.
Water: Ben has a drip irrigation and checks it regularly. If plants die, they are replaced with drought tolerant options. He does not use disposable water bottles and has low flow toilets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Ben offers workshops through SBDC, OLLI and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.
Ben’s leadership is advancing sustainability in the Verde Valley. Connect with Ben Shor at 928.451.4370 or email ben@shorsolutions.com to meet an asset to the area and get inspired to make your future sustainable.
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