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What Level is Right for You? 

If you are not sure which level to apply for, take this quick questionnaire to find out.  The questionnaire is provided to assist a site in determining at what level to apply.

Partner

The Partner level is designed for adoption by a broad range of organizations that are interested in beginning the process of developing a systematic approach to improving their environmental performance. Partners must demonstrate a commitment to maintain compliance, commit to establishing an environmental management system and set environmental performance goals. read more

Rising Steward

The Rising Steward level is designed for those organizations that have a mature EMS. Rising Environmental Stewards must demonstrate a mature EMS, set measurable environmental performance goals and demonstrate a commitment to go beyond compliance. read more

Steward

The Steward level is for those organizations that already display a commitment to exemplary environmental performance beyond what is required by law. Environmental Stewards must demonstrate: a mature EMS; aggressive environmental performance goals; a commitment to meet and go beyond compliance; a process for communicating with the local community about program activities and progress toward performance goals; and that the EMS is integrated into the core business functions. read more