Green Business Network


Take the boldest climate actions possible with PEA's Green Business Network–to achieve sustainability goals that are impactful, economical, and tailored to your company's mission and bottom-line.

We offer a clear road map, a network of collaborators, and one-on-one consulting services. From helping you craft your sustainability story to demystifying complex tax credits and other incentives, you will be able to confidently take the boldest climate actions possible.   


How it works. 

Local small businesses and nonprofits join our annual cohort of network members. PEA's expert staff then partners with memers to create an actionable roadmap:

Planning
We help craft impactful sustainabily goals tailer to your business, along with plans to achieve them

Coaching
We check-in formatly twice a year to evalutate progress, adjust plans, and celebrate achievements

Expertise
We provide access to curated digital resources and info sessions to maximize your sustainablity efforts

Connection
We connet you with other green businesses in-person and online through members-only social events and our Green Business Peer Network

Collaboration
We facilitate partnerships with network peers to advocate for local business-friendly sustainabilty policies and initiatives. 

Impact
We recognize your membership, promote your sustainabilty efforts, amd amplify your achievments through our website, socal media feeds, and in our digital newsletters. 

Are you a business owner who wants to join us to create a more just, resilient, and sustainable Piedmont Triad?

To learn more about the program and pricing, please contact PEA’s Green Economy Program Coordinator Richard Sebastian at richard@peanc.org.
 

What We've Achieved Together

With support from PEA, Green Business Network members are setting new standards for sustainability leadership. From rooftop solar and electric vehicles adoption to native habitat restoration and beyond, our network members are proving the environmental stewardship and financial stewardship are one and the same. 

And while each member boasts their own sustainability and climate justice goals, collectively our network aims to reduce our aggregate carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. In 2024 alone:

+1.7MW of new clean energy capacity  
+2.2M pounds of CO2 avoided   
23 network members certified  
>$2.1M federal dollars captured for partners

2024-25 Green Business Network Members

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