Sustainable Business Council

We’re excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards!

Hosted by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), these prestigious awards celebrate businesses, teams, and individuals across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest who are leading the way in sustainability and creating real, measurable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact.

Award Categories:
-Sustainable Product of the Year – Celebrating product design that delivers environmental and social benefits
-Innovative Service of the Year – Honoring services that accelerate ESG integration across industries
-Sustainable Leadership Awards – Recognizing Executive Leaders and Sustainability Champions
-Thomas L. Eggert Leadership Forward Award – Honoring individuals who expand sustainability networks and knowledge across Wisconsin

Nomination Details:
-Open to SBC members with a presence in the Upper Midwest
-Self-nominations and third-party nominations encouraged
-Optional 2-minute video submissions now accepted

*Apply by August 7, 2026: https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/awards

Winners will be recognized at the 2026 SBC Conference (Nov 17–18 in Madison, WI) and featured throughout SBC communications.

** Green Masters Program Update**

We’ve refreshed the Green Masters Program® materiality matrix, now featuring a new focus area: Built Environment. Explore the updated tool and join us at the GMP 2026 Kickoff to begin another year of sustainability leadership.

The Kickoff event will review the basics of participation, address frequently asked questions, and share what’s new for 2026 including the launch of our updated Green Masters Program® materiality matrix.

GMP 2026 Kickoff Event: June 1 | NOON | Online

Register at https://wsbc.memberclicks.net/gmpk

Learn more about the program at https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/greenmasters

We’re excited to spotlight SBC member Findorff, an employee-owned, Wisconsin-based construction firm with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1890.

Findorff continues to lead with purpose, delivering award-winning projects while driving meaningful progress in sustainability across Wisconsin and beyond.

Sustainability in action:
- #1 Top Green Contractor in Wisconsin for 6 consecutive years (ENR, 2020–2025)
-$2.2B+ in LEED-certified projects across 40+ builds
-Built Wisconsin’s first net-zero school (Forest Edge Elementary)
-Constructed the largest WELL Gold-certified healthcare facility in the U.S. (SSM Health – South Madison Campus)
-Published their first-ever sustainability report in April 2026

Findorff’s mission is clear: empower clients, strengthen communities, and expand sustainable practices that make a lasting impact.

As a new SBC member in 2026, Findorff joined to further engage with “SBC’s amazing network across the state… alongside supportive content for organizations pursuing sustainability.”

We’re proud to have them in our community and look forward to seeing their continued leadership in sustainable construction.

SBC exists to support thoughtful, measurable, and collaborative sustainability action, across industries and across Wisconsin.

If your organization is working to deepen its sustainability efforts, SBC may be the right partner.

Learn more:
https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/membership

Turn sustainability into business strategy.

Organizations engage with the Sustainable Business Council in different ways, but they are often looking for the same outcomes:

*Clear path toward integration
*Stronger connections with sustainability peers
*Measurable progress against goals
*Credible recognition

That’s what SBC is designed to support, businesses integrating sustainability and doing it with a community.

If your organization is working to integrate sustainability more deeply into strategy and operations, SBC may be a valuable partner.

Connect. Measure. Improve. Showcase.

Learn more and join SBC Membership at https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/membership

SBC members value peer learning, shared problem-solving, and a community that supports both professional growth and collective impact.

That sense of connection is core to what SBC is built to provide.

Learn more about membership:
https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/membership

Showcase.

As sustainability becomes an integral part of business strategy, organizations are now expected to showcase measurable results.

SBC helps members showcase their work through:
*Recognition of sustainability achievements
*Case study and speaking opportunities
*Brand promotion across SBC channels
*Third-party validation for credibility

Because visibility doesn’t just reflect progress, it reinforces it. Let your customers know that your brand is making a difference.

Check out these brands committed to sustainability results https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/advisors

📣 Call for Proposals is Open!

The 2026 Sustainable Business Council Conference (Nov 18 | Madison, WI) is now accepting session proposals.

This year’s theme, Leveraging Partnerships for Momentum, focuses on how businesses accelerate ESG progress through collaboration, data, and shared leadership.

⏳ Proposals due June 19, 2026
🔗 Submit here: https://wmepsurvey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BrbC2Hx4giINeK