Sustainability Survey for Businesses

Thank you for taking the Village's Sustainability Survey for businesses located within Hoffman Estates. Aggregate data collected from this survey may be included in the Village's Sustainability Plan to demonstrate the opinions of the business community and engagement in the plan development process. Personal information will remain confidential, and the individual responses and identity of survey responders will not be released or published. This survey should take about 5 minutes. Your participation greatly appreciated!

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* 1. Are you a member of the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce?

Yes

Unsure

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* 2. Are you a member of the Hoffman Estates Green Business Recognition program?

Yes

Unsure

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* 3. Have you received information about the Green Business Recognition program or other resources for sustainable business practices from the Village or the Chamber of Commerce?

Yes

Unsure

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* 4. If resources and information on sustainable practices were conveniently accessible through the Village of Hoffman Estates or Chamber of Commerce, would you take advantage of these resources?

Yes

Unsure or indifferent

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* 5. Please rank the most important considerations when making decisions about your business practices. (Rank from most important to least important.)

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* 6. Are any of the following a concern for you when considering implementing sustainable practices? (Choose all that apply.)

Not affordable

Resources and information are not available

Few opportunities to implement/improve sustainability

Particular challenges and limiting factors prevent implementation

Difficulty in acquiring sustainable materials

None/Not Applicable

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* 7. Do you currently utilize any of these sustainable practices?

Recycling for employees and/or customers

Building efficiency and energy conservation

Reducing waste and resource consumption

Utilize technology to increase efficiency and reduce use of paper

Use, purchase, and/or sell items with recycled content

Engage community and employees on sustainability, including encouraging sustainable habits at home

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Are you familiar with the Village of Hoffman Estates’ Sustainability Plan adopted in 2013?

Yes

Unsure

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* 9. Are you a small or family-run business?

Yes

Unsure

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* 10. How many people are employed by your business?

Fewer than 10

10-49

50-99

100-199

200-499

500-999

1,000-2,499

2,500+

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* 11. How would you describe your industry or type of business?

Consultancy

Non-Profit

Public relations & marketing

Retail sales

Construction/contracting

Real estate/housing

Education or research institution

Finance & Insurance

Food & Hospitality

Health Services

Entertainment & recreation

Manufacturing

Energy & utility

Automotive/transportation

Personal Services

Legal/government

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Does your business have more than one location in the Village?

Yes, 3 or fewer

Yes, more than 3

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* 13. Is your business affiliated with a major corporation?

Yes