Exit this survey Ashland Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Attitudes Survey Question Title 1. Please tell us your company's zip code Question Title 2. How long has your organization been in operation? less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 6+ years Question Title 3. How many people does your organization directly employ? 1 to 4 5 to 10 11 to 24 25 to 49 50 to 99 100+ Question Title 4. 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) Question Title 5. 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 Question Title 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?) no yes Question Title 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) 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) Question Title 8. True or False: My business has a responsibility to protect the natural environment. True False Not sure Question Title 9. Has an outside agency ever evaluated your organization's environmental impact? No Yes Question Title 10. 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) Question Title 11. 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 Question Title 12. Does your organization make specific efforts to reduce water use? No Yes Question Title 13. Does your business use/purchase any energy from renewable sources? No Yes Question Title 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?) No Yes Question Title 15. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the name of the online assistance tool of which you've heard? Question Title 16. 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 Question Title 17. 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) Question Title 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. 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) Question Title 19. 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 Question Title 20. 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 Question Title 21. How much competitive advantage does a business gain by being known as 'green?' Great advantage Some advantage Not much advantage No real advantage Question Title 22. 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 Question Title 23. Are you interested in being known by your community and clients as a "green" organization? Very Interested Somewhat interested Not interested Very uninterested Question Title 24. 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 Question Title 25. Are you interested in being known by your community and customers as a successful business? Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Very uninterested Question Title 26. 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 Question Title 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? No Yes Don't know Question Title 28. Would you be interested in learning more about how to improve your sustainable business practices? Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Question Title 29. 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