Sustainable Business Council

** 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

SBC brings together sustainability professionals who learn from one another, share expertise, and support each other’s growth,year after year.

From peer connections to signature events like the Annual Conference, membership is built around community and shared progress.

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

Measure & Improve.

Many organizations are committed to sustainability, but struggle to measure progress in a meaningful way.

That’s where structured framework matters.

Through the Green Masters Program, organizations can:

*Assess current sustainability best practices
*Identify the high-impact opportunities
*Track improvement over time
*Get recognized for your efforts

This turns sustainability from a set of ideas into a manageable, measurable business impact.

Learn more about our Green Masters Program at
https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/greenmasters

We are hiring a Fractional Development Director to help advance our mission and strengthen the resources that power sustainable business leadership across Wisconsin.

This flexible, high-impact role focuses on leading SBC’s grant and fundraising efforts, from strategy and pipeline management to hands-on proposal development and reporting. It’s an opportunity to work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and team to grow funding that supports our programs, members, and climate impact.

If you have 3–6+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing and are passionate about mission-driven work, we’d love to connect.

Details:
• Contract role | 15–30 hrs/month
• Remote (Wisconsin-based)
• Grant strategy, writing, and reporting

Full job description at www.wisconsinsustainability.com/jobs