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Certified Evergreen
Companies that are awarded Certified Evergreen status have undergone an extensive, rigorous assessment with the intention of continual improvement and enduring excellence around values, practices, and people. Once certified, these Evergreen companies join a select peer group of similarly purpose-driven organizations that attract top talent, valuable partners, and loyal customers. The Certified Evergreen mark calls out the commitment to excellence and longevity that these businesses share.
Why should your company Get Certified?
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Recruit & Retain Top Talent
Employees today want to work for companies that are purpose-driven, and believe that by taking care of one’s employees, they will take care of the business, customers, suppliers, owners, and families.
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Recognition as Community Pillars
Communities understand the importance of companies that offer good jobs and plan to be in their community for the long haul. Companies that are exit-oriented are only temporary.
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Attract Customers
Customers want to purchase products and services from Evergreen companies knowing that they can trust these companies will continue to offer improving products and services, and be there for them and their employees for the long haul.
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Access to Data & Best Practice
Through the process and resulting data, your certified company will gain insights on how to be more Evergreen, and engage your team in building an even better, growing businesses for the long haul.
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Signal Longevity to Suppliers
Suppliers invest in their customers, and knowing that a growing, profitable customer will be a long-term partner is incredibly valuable.
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Positive Association
Your certified company is publicly identified with other respected Certified Evergreen companies, and the good that Evergreen companies and their teams do in their communities and the world.
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Any employee can champion Certified Evergreen in his or her company. Find out if your company could qualify.