Ashland Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Attitudes Survey

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1. Please tell us your company's zip code

Please tell us your company's zip code

2. How long has your organization been in operation?

How long has your organization been in operation?   less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

6+ years

3. How many people does your organization directly employ?

How many people does your organization directly employ?   1 to 4 5 to 10

11 to 24 25 to 49

50 to 99 100+

4. Which of the industry descriptions below best fits your organization?

Which of the industry descriptions below best fits your organization?   Accommodation or food service Administrative or waste services Agriculture, forestry, fishing or hunting Arts, entertainment or recreation Construction Educational services Finance or insurance Health care or social assistance Information technology Manufacturing	Mining Non-Profit Other Public administration Real Estate and rental and leasing Services (excluding public administration) Trade (wholesale or retail) Transportation or warehousing Utility
Other (please specify)

5. What is your organization's annual revenue?

What is your organization's annual revenue?   $100,000 or under $100,001 - $500,000 $500,001 - $1,000,000 $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 $5,000,001+ prefer not to disclose this information

6. Does your organization have specific strategies or goals regarding environmental stewardship or protection? (i.e. - more effective management of your consumption of energy, water, materials and other resources?)

Does your organization have specific strategies or goals regarding environmental stewardship or protection? (i.e. - more effective management of your consumption of energy, water, materials and other resources?)   no

yes

7. If your answer to the previous question is YES, what has influenced your company to examine changing its environmental impact? (check ALL that apply)

If your answer to the previous question is YES, what has influenced your company to examine changing its environmental impact? (check ALL that apply)   Increasing profits/reducing costs Climate change Drought Government regulation Fossil fuels shortage Air quality Sea levels	Local environmental issues Employee pressure Customer pressure To improve our reputation in the community High fuel prices Other N/A - I answered No to the previous question
Other (please specify)

8. True or False: My business has a responsibility to protect the natural environment.

True or False: My business has a responsibility to protect the natural environment.   True

False

Not sure

9. Has an outside agency ever evaluated your organization's environmental impact?

Has an outside agency ever evaluated your organization's environmental impact?   No

Yes

10. Are you familiar with the following business certifications and/or organizations? (please check all that apply)

Are you familiar with the following business certifications and/or organizations? (please check all that apply)   Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Sustainable purchasing policies Energy star Fair trade Organic Cradle to Cradle certification	Green certification B Corporation BALLE Unfamiliar with business certifications and/or organizations on this list Other
Other (please specify)

11. Does your business recycle any portion of its waste?

Does your business recycle any portion of its waste?   Yes, we recycle office paper Yes, we recycle paper, cans and bottles Yes, we make an effort to recycle everything we possibly can No, we don't have a formal recycling program

12. Does your organization make specific efforts to reduce water use?

Does your organization make specific efforts to reduce water use?   No

Yes

13. Does your business use/purchase any energy from renewable sources?

Does your business use/purchase any energy from renewable sources?   No

Yes

14. Are you aware of online tools to assist with sustainable business development? (i.e. - improving your business performance, reducing your business' environmental impact, and engaging your community?)

Are you aware of online tools to assist with sustainable business development? (i.e. - improving your business performance, reducing your business' environmental impact, and engaging your community?)   No

Yes

15. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the name of the online assistance tool of which you've heard?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the name of the online assistance tool of which you've heard?

16. Please complete the following statement: "Investing in my employees is _______________ to the success of my business."

Please complete the following statement: "Investing in my employees is _______________ to the success of my business."   Not important Of little importance Moderately important Important Very Important

17. How does your business reinvest in the community where your business is located? (check ALL that apply)

How does your business reinvest in the community where your business is located? (check ALL that apply)   Provide in-kind donations (i.e. services, supplies, equipment, food) Host or sponsor charitable events Donate money to non-profit organization(s) or charitable event(s) including matching employee contributions to nonprofit and charitable organizations Offers internship and/or mentoring opportunities to local youth or other individuals in the community My business does not reinvest in the community Other

Other (please specify)

18. If your organization has made formal business decisions to improve your community and/or your natural environment, why have you done so? Please check all that apply.

If your organization has made formal business decisions to improve your community and/or your natural environment, why have you done so? Please check all that apply.   Increase profits/reduce costs Sense of responsibility Improve my organization's reputation Good for business Trendy Required by law Recommended by employee Other

Other (please specify)

19. What is the likelihood that customers will support a business that is known to have 'green' business practices?

What is the likelihood that customers will support a business that is known to have 'green' business practices?   Much more likely More likely Neither more nor less likely Less likely Much less likely

20. What is the likelihood that customers will support a business that is known to reinvest in its community?

What is the likelihood that customers will support a business that is known to reinvest in its community?   Much more likely More likely Neither more nor less likely Less likely Much less likely

21. How much competitive advantage does a business gain by being known as 'green?'

How much competitive advantage does a business gain by being known as 'green?'   Great advantage Some advantage

Not much advantage No real advantage

22. How much competitive advantage does a business gain by being known as one that reinvests in its community?

How much competitive advantage does a business gain by being known as one that reinvests in its community?   Great advantage Some advantage

Not much advantage No real advantage

23. Are you interested in being known by your community and clients as a "green" organization?

Are you interested in being known by your community and clients as a "green" organization?   Very Interested Somewhat interested

Not interested Very uninterested

24. Are you interested in being known by your community and clients as an organization that reinvests in the community?

Are you interested in being known by your community and clients as an organization that reinvests in the community?   Very interested Somewhat interested

Not interested Very uninterested

25. Are you interested in being known by your community and customers as a successful business?

Are you interested in being known by your community and customers as a successful business?   Very interested Somewhat interested

Not interested Very uninterested

26. Would you find value in being known as a successful business that is committed to its community and the environment?

Would you find value in being known as a successful business that is committed to its community and the environment?   Very interested Somewhat interested

Not interested Very uninterested

27. A sustainable organization is commonly thought of as one that balances the needs of its community and the environment with its business performance.

Do you believe that adopting sustainable business practices will make your organization more successful in the long run?

A sustainable organization is commonly thought of as one that balances the needs of its community and the environment with its business performance. Do you believe that adopting sustainable business practices will make your organization more successful in the long run?   No

Yes

Don't know

28. Would you be interested in learning more about how to improve your sustainable business practices?

Would you be interested in learning more about how to improve your sustainable business practices?   Very interested Somewhat interested

Not interested

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