United States Green Chamber of Commerce

The United States Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) is a national networking organization for businesses and community organizations that emphasize green and sustainable business practices. It asserts that sustainable business practices "spur innovation, job creation, energy efficiency and an overall brighter economic future through the triple bottom line: economic, environmental, and social sustainability."[1]

US Green Chamber
FoundedFebruary 23, 2011 (2011-02-23)
FounderDavid Steel and Peter Zahn
TypeAdvocacy group
FocusSustainable Business Advocacy
Location
OriginsSan Diego, CA
Area served
United States
MethodMedia attention, education, advocacy
Key people
Michelle Thatcher, CEO; Jim Bunch, Board Chairman
Websitewww.usgreenchamber.com
Formerly called
Green Chamber of San Diego County

About

The USGCC was launched in 2011 as a nationwide expansion of the Green Chamber of San Diego County, co-founded by David Steel and Peter Zahn in 2009.[2]

The USGCC has created strategic alliances with like-minded groups such as E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs' Organization), chambers and workforce partnerships to further its purpose of advancing best practices related to corporate sustainability and social responsibility.[3]

Prominent members include Toyota, Kimpton Hotels, Northwestern Mutual, and Union Bank.[4]

2015 and beyond

CEO Michelle Thatcher and Board of Directors chair Jim Bunch presently lead the US Green Chamber of Commerce, which has expanded into several US states including Maryland, Missouri, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, and New York.

Bunch is a business and life coach who has worked with Xerox, Pitney Bowes, Frito Lay, Century 21, ReMax, and Prudential.[5] Thatcher formerly served as executive director of the Association of Florida Conservation Districts. She also serves on the advisory board of the International Green Energy Council and the World Brand Congress.[6]

See also

References
  1. U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
  2. Ariel Schwartz, “U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Wants to Be a Networking Platform for Sustainable Businesses”, Feb 18 2011, , Fast Company, Retrieved: April 21, 2011
  3. Bart King, “U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Launches from San Diego”, February 23, 2011, , Sustainable Life Media, Retrieved: April 21, 2011
  4. Ariel Schwartz, “U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Wants to Be a Networking Platform for Sustainable Businesses”, Feb 18 2011, , Fast Company, Retrieved: April 21, 2011
  5. U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
  6. U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
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