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Sustainable Annapolis
Sustainable Annapolis is a program dedicated to making Annapolis a sustainable, carbon neutral city.
In 2008 we completed the Annapolis Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and the
Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. A year later in 2009 the Sustainable Annapolis Community Action Plan was released. The action plan lays out goals and ideas gathered from the public, detailing how we can become a sustainable community. This action plan is assessed on an annual basis. The
first assessment is for the period between 2007-2009.
For more information contact the Department of Neighborhood & Environmental Programs (DNEP) at SustainableAnnapolis@Annapolis.gov, or call Rob Savidge, Sustainability Coordinator: 410-263-7946.
The Annapolis Environmental Stewardship Certification Program was introduced in 2009 as a part of Sustainable Annapolis.
Become a Certified Environmental Steward!
The Annapolis Environmental Stewardship Certification Program is a project partnership between:
There is currently one Workbook for residents and six Workbooks for businesses and organizations:
Under the program, businesses earn points from a checklist of categories including:
- energy efficiency improvements
- water conservation
- environmental education efforts
- serving local food
- and more.
To qualify for the initial two-year certification, each business must earn a minimum amount
of points set in the workbooks. Businesses planning to re-certify need to earn more points, indicating continuing environmental efforts.
Certified businesses will be given:
- website recognition
- a certificate
- a decal to display to let their customers know about their environmental efforts.
After businesses submit their application to the Department of Neighborhood and Environmental Programs, they must meet with staff prior to being awarded certification. This gives DNEP staff an opportunity to verify points and suggest additional improvements.
If you are a restaurant that may not be ready to buy local menu items, try the Green Plate Special program . The Green Plate Special is a menu item featuring ingredients from local farms and businesses.
For more information, please contact Jeanna Beard, Environmental Program Coordinator, DNEP, at 410-263-7946 or email
jbeard@annapolis.gov.
Other Sustainability Program Documents and Tools