Green Business Survey, H411 Region

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1. BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION: Please provide the following information for contact purposes: Business Name & Address, Contact Name, Title, Phone, & Email

BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION: Please provide the following information for contact purposes: Business Name & Address, Contact Name, Title, Phone, & Email

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2. Do you or any of your staff have a primary function of producing products and/or providing services related to any of the five core green-related areas?

Do you or any of your staff have a primary function of producing products and/or providing services related to any of the five core green-related areas?   Yes (Please complete all remaining questions as well as the emailed Microsoft Excel sheet)) No (Please complete all remaining questions and disregard the emailed Microsoft Excel sheet))

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3. How many employees do you currently have
at this specific location?

How many employees do you currently have at this specific location?

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4. How many employees have a primary function in
producing green-related products and/or providing
green-related services?

How many employees have a primary function in producing green-related products and/or providing green-related services?

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5. How many employees hold support jobs for your
green-related business activities?

How many employees hold support jobs for your green-related business activities?

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6. How many employees engage in business functions unrelated to your green business activities?

NOTE: Items 4 through 6 should add up to the number given in Item 3. For an explanation of “primary” and “support” jobs, please see the informational flier provided with this survey.

How many employees engage in business functions unrelated to your green business activities? NOTE: Items 4 through 6 should add up to the number given in Item 3. For an explanation of “primary” and “support” jobs, please see the informational flier provided with this survey.

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7. Do you have any training needs related to green knowledge or skills?

Do you have any training needs related to green knowledge or skills?   Yes No

8. If you answered YES to #7, what providers are used to prepare current workers? (check all that apply)

If you answered YES to #7, what providers are used to prepare current workers? (check all that apply)   In-house training unit On-the-job training Vendor traiining Apprenticeship programs Community/technical college University Hire only workers who are already trained Other

9. If you indicated "other" in question #8, please describe that provider or preparation.

If you indicated "other" in question #8, please describe that provider or preparation.

10. What new skills or knowledge will current and future employees need in order to perform green activities at your firm? (check all that apply)

	Current Need	Future Need
Principles of energy conservation	*What new skills or knowledge will current and future employees need in order to perform green activities at your firm? (check all that apply) Principles of energy conservation Current Need	Principles of energy conservation Future Need
Waste minimization	Waste minimization Current Need	Waste minimization Future Need
Pollution reduction and control	Pollution reduction and control Current Need	Pollution reduction and control Future Need
Vehicle technology/maintenance	Vehicle technology/maintenance Current Need	Vehicle technology/maintenance Future Need
Information technology	Information technology Current Need	Information technology Future Need
Knowledge of environmental policies/regulations	Knowledge of environmental policies/regulations Current Need	Knowledge of environmental policies/regulations Future Need
Cost of implementation	Cost of implementation Current Need	Cost of implementation Future Need
How to use green materials in manufacturing/construction process	How to use green materials in manufacturing/construction process Current Need	How to use green materials in manufacturing/construction process Future Need
Energy auditing	Energy auditing Current Need	Energy auditing Future Need
Knowledge of green business methodologies	Knowledge of green business methodologies Current Need	Knowledge of green business methodologies Future Need
Knowledge of innovative clean technologies and processes	Knowledge of innovative clean technologies and processes Current Need	Knowledge of innovative clean technologies and processes Future Need
Alternative energy	Alternative energy Current Need	Alternative energy Future Need
Other	Other Current Need	Other Future Need

11. If you indicated "other" in question #10, please describe the new skills or knowledge that will be needed in order to perform green activities at your firm.

If you indicated "other" in question #10, please describe the new skills or knowledge that will be needed in order to perform green activities at your firm.

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12. If you do not currently have green jobs, do you plan to have
green jobs in the next two to three years?

If you do not currently have green jobs, do you plan to have green jobs in the next two to three years?   Yes No

13. If you answered YES to #12, approximately how many green jobs do you plan to have in the next two to three years?

If you answered YES to #12, approximately how many green jobs do you plan to have in the next two to three years?

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14. If you do not currently produce green-related products and/or provide green-related services, what barriers prevent you from doing so? If you do currently produce green-related products and/or provide green-related services, what barriers prevent you from increasing these activities? (check all that apply)

If you do not currently produce green-related products and/or provide green-related services, what barriers prevent you from doing so? If you do currently produce green-related products and/or provide green-related services, what barriers prevent you from increasing these activities? (check all that apply)   Not interested in implementing green production at this time Shortage of workers with knowledge or skills Shortage of available training programs Training classes too full to enroll Economic conditions Government policies/regulations Cost of implementation Lack of information Other

15. If you indicated "other" in question #14, please describe the barrier.

If you indicated "other" in question #14, please describe the barrier.

16. If your business currently utilizes green practices, services or products, what does your firm currently use on site? (check all that apply)

If your business currently utilizes green practices, services or products, what does your firm currently use on site? (check all that apply)   Alternative fuel vehicles Energy efficiency/conservation Sustainable farming Recycled products LEED or energy efficient construction or remodeling Pollution reduction Water conservation Recycling Some form of renewable energy such as solar, water, wind, etc. None at this time Other

17. If you indicated "other" on question #16, please describe the practice, service or product.

If you indicated "other" on question #16, please describe the practice, service or product.

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18. During the next two to three years, do you expect your firm’s green practices to:

During the next two to three years, do you expect your firm’s green practices to:   Increase Decrease Remain the same

19. Please identify any occupations declining due to implementation of green practices:

Please identify any occupations declining due to implementation of green practices:

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20. What resources would help your company reduce its environmental impact by adopting environmentally friendly practices? (check all that apply)

What resources would help your company reduce its environmental impact by adopting environmentally friendly practices? (check all that apply)   Information about specific actions to take to cost effectively reduce environmental impact Success stories showing how similar businesses reduced their environmental impact Financing options available for businesses trying to reduce environmental impact Recognition and awards given to businesses for reducing environmental impact Specific instructions detailing how to reduce environmental impact Technical support (e.g., training, online questions and answers, etc.) None Other

21. We want to know what you’re doing to be GREEN. Please list any special products that you produce, services that you provide or behaviors that you engage in at your company in an effort to reduce environmental impact:

We want to know what you’re doing to be GREEN. Please list any special products that you produce, services that you provide or behaviors that you engage in at your company in an effort to reduce environmental impact: