Sustainable Dallas provides leadership and guidance to businesses, institutions, and communities in our region to create an economically profitable, socially responsible, and environmentally sound future.

Sustainable Dallas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was begun in 1999 with the purpose of creating a sustainable local community. Between 2000 and 2005 we hosted four successful Sustainable Dallas conferences. In November 2006 we made the transition to a regional sustainable business network.

Our Vision

To build a network of businesses and institutions working to develop and implement sustainable practices throughout our Dallas/Fort Worth region.

Our Goals

• Provide a public face and voice for sustainable business in our region
• Encourage businesses and organizations of all sizes and types to join
• Establish sustainability as a widely accepted guiding principle for our region by business and civic leaders
• Contribute to exchanges with like-minded organizations in other regions to learn about their Best Practices
• Support regional and state government policies, once enacted, that foster sustainable business development
• Provide forums and events with speakers and field trips that foster discussion, sharing of experiences, networking and partnerships
• Provide introductory workshops on topics such as
• Sustainability consulting firms and their services
• Sustainable purchasing
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) indicators for triple-bottom-line reporting
• Ethical investment
• Green building design & construction
• Sustainable industrial design & manufacting

Definitions

Sustainability is meeting today’s global economic, environmental and social needs without compromising the opportunities of future generations to do the same.

Business Sustainability is the opportunity for business to improve profitability, competitiveness, and market share by using practices that enhance the sustainability capacity of future generations.

Why Business Sustainability makes sense (the business case)

• Being a responsible employer ensures you attract and retain a committed workforce
• Builds positive community, supplier and regulatory relationships
• Using resources efficiently has a positive effect on the financial bottom line
• Increases competitiveness through innovation
• Reduces environmental impact and associated costs

2007 Board

Executive Director