About Sustainability at Work

2021 Program Changes

With the significant challenges of 2020 and the evolving needs of Portland businesses, the City decided to sunset the Sustainability at Work program. 

Green business tips and resources are still available on the website, and program staff are still available to help Portland organizations with recycling, compost, and waste reduction.

Program History

Sustainability at Work was formed in 2007 as a solution for businesses lacking in time, budget and expertise and who want to improve their environmental practices. The program’s services were informed by national and local research, input from hundreds of Portland businesses and the technical expertise of our partners. The program helped thousands of Portland businesses advance green initiatives in the workplace, from small start-ups and nonprofits to large corporations.

Program Partners

Our long-time program partners included:

Metro

Making the Portland metropolitan area an extraordinary place to live, work and play.

City of Portland Water Bureau

The Water Bureau offers small businesses customized technical assistance for reducing their water usage. Staff can provide answers to specific questions, create a water-use history report, identify potential savings and provide an on-site evaluation of water using devices based on your specific needs.

City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Working to give Portland a better future and a better now.

Energy Trust of Oregon

An independent nonprofit organization helping Oregonians benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources.