NC Environmental Stewardship Initiative The Environmental Stewardship Initiative at DEQ recognizes and supports companies and facilities that go above and beyond to reduce their impact on the environment. ESI members strive to go beyond the minimum requirements and are committed to setting and achieving sustainability goals and conservation targets. To support and encourage superior environmental performance, DEQ provides no-cost technical assistance, including strategies to reduce water and energy usage, for all ESI members. This voluntary program also provides members with networking and outreach opportunities to learn about innovative solutions and share successes as they achieve their goals. $102.8 Million Cost Savings ESI Members saved money by implementing environmental projects over the past 20 years 15.4 Billion Gallons of Water Saved ESI members implemented changes to significantly reduce water usage over the past 20 years 4.2 Million Fewer Tons of Waste ESI members reduced the amount of waste going to landfills over the past 20 years ESI Member Levels Steward The Steward level is our elite designation for organizations display a commitment to exemplary environmental performance beyond what is required by law. Environmental Stewards demonstrate: Aggressive environmental performance goals Commitment to meet and go beyond compliance Community outreach and activities Become an ESI Member Rising Steward The Rising Steward level is designed for organizations that have a mature environmental management system. Rising Environmental Stewards must meet the Partner level criteria plus: Demonstrate a mature EMS; Set measurable environmental performance goals; and Demonstrate a commitment to go beyond compliance. Partner The Partner level is designed for a broad range of organizations interested in developing a systematic approach to improving their environmental performance. Partners must: Demonstrate commitment to compliance; Set environmental performance goals; and Agree to report annually. About ESI Learn about the Environmental Stewardship Initiative ESI Membership Find out how to apply for membership into the ESI! ESI Events Learn more about ESI events and the ESI annual conference Learn More ESI Annual Report ESI Brochure Zero Waste Environmental Management Systems
NC Environmental Stewardship Initiative The Environmental Stewardship Initiative at DEQ recognizes and supports companies and facilities that go above and beyond to reduce their impact on the environment. ESI members strive to go beyond the minimum requirements and are committed to setting and achieving sustainability goals and conservation targets. To support and encourage superior environmental performance, DEQ provides no-cost technical assistance, including strategies to reduce water and energy usage, for all ESI members. This voluntary program also provides members with networking and outreach opportunities to learn about innovative solutions and share successes as they achieve their goals. $102.8 Million Cost Savings ESI Members saved money by implementing environmental projects over the past 20 years 15.4 Billion Gallons of Water Saved ESI members implemented changes to significantly reduce water usage over the past 20 years 4.2 Million Fewer Tons of Waste ESI members reduced the amount of waste going to landfills over the past 20 years ESI Member Levels Steward The Steward level is our elite designation for organizations display a commitment to exemplary environmental performance beyond what is required by law. Environmental Stewards demonstrate: Aggressive environmental performance goals Commitment to meet and go beyond compliance Community outreach and activities Become an ESI Member Rising Steward The Rising Steward level is designed for organizations that have a mature environmental management system. Rising Environmental Stewards must meet the Partner level criteria plus: Demonstrate a mature EMS; Set measurable environmental performance goals; and Demonstrate a commitment to go beyond compliance. Partner The Partner level is designed for a broad range of organizations interested in developing a systematic approach to improving their environmental performance. Partners must: Demonstrate commitment to compliance; Set environmental performance goals; and Agree to report annually. About ESI Learn about the Environmental Stewardship Initiative ESI Membership Find out how to apply for membership into the ESI! ESI Events Learn more about ESI events and the ESI annual conference Learn More ESI Annual Report ESI Brochure Zero Waste Environmental Management Systems
