Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-16.5-106

Current through Chapter 519 of the 2024 Legislative Session and Chapter 2 of the 2024 First Extraordinary Session
Section 25-16.5-106 - Statewide voluntary sustainability program
(1) The department shall establish a statewide, voluntary program that:
(a) Encourages, supports, and rewards businesses, such as for-profit entities, nonprofits, local governments, schools, and state institutions of higher education; and
(b) Moves the state toward evidenced sustainability.
(2) In implementing the statewide, voluntary program, the department may:
(a) Provide assessments and technical assistance to businesses seeking to increase sustainability in their operations;
(b) Facilitate business collaborations and peer-to-peer support;
(c) Establish regional partnerships and partnerships with local governments, where partners consistently apply the department framework for achieving sustainable business operations;
(d) Support businesses in marketing their sustainability achievements and efforts;
(e) Recognize businesses' sustainability achievements;
(f) Promote funding opportunities that can assist businesses with achieving their sustainability goals;
(g) Provide services and funding to assist small businesses; and
(h) At the discretion of the department, deliver additional sustainability services to meet business needs.

C.R.S. § 25-16.5-106

Amended by 2024 Ch. 192,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
L. 92: Entire article added, p. 1329, § 1, effective July 1.