Sustainable Business Council Missoula Montana
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Mission-Vision-Core Values

We envision a network of vibrant local economies and caring communities that are based on renewable resources and clean, efficient practices and that lead to a healthy environment, rewarding employment, and a high quality of life.

To foster that vision, we will provide education and technical assistance to help businesses, organizations, and individuals in Montana adopt sustainable practices that protect and enhance the environment, the region’s economy, and our local communities.

In this role, we will work to:
• Develop greater community awareness and acceptance of sustainable business and consumption practices;

• Increase the number of existing business and organizations in the Missoula area committed to sustainable business practices, making these practices the norm;

• Raise the level of sustainable business practices used by SBC members and others in the community;

• Foster the creation of new sustainable businesses and organizations in the Missoula area;

• And improve community support and patronage of SBC members and local sustainable businesses, making sustainable purchasing the norm.

 

Core Values

• A clean environment.
• A vibrant economy.

• Working together to bring our vision of sustainability to life.
• Not being bound by convention in our search for sustainable opportunities and in the pursuit of our vision.
• Being accountable for all our actions.
• Life long learning for our employees, our customers, the public and ourselves.
• Educating business people about their role and responsibility in sustaining the earth.
• Educating consumers about the power of their choices and their role and responsibility in sustaining the earth.
• Creating a sustainable work environment by honoring, respecting, recognizing, and celebrating the fullest potential of each employee.
• Fostering mutually beneficial interactions with our customers or clients.
• Striving to continuously improve our environmental and social performance.

In all " Sustainable Business Council" activities, we commit to:
• Open communication and full disclosure about the operations of the Council.
• Inclusive, participatory, democratic processes.
• Considering everyone as a potential ally.
• Honoring all cultures and celebrating diversity.
• Having Fun!