Each Sustainable CT action has multiple benefits with an associated icon, in addition to contributing to the improvements attributed to the category (e.g., thriving local economies, vibrant and creative cultural ecosystems). Your community will also benefit from:
Recognition
Put your municipality on the map for its existing sustainability successes.
Inspiration
Inspire other municipalities with your stories and accomplishments.
Peer Learning
Be part of a vibrant, locally-driven network to accelerate the exchange of information, materials and best practices.
The Future
Current and future residents depend on forward-looking, local action now to ensure vibrant economies and healthy, resilient communities in the future.
Funding and Other Resources
Leverage existing funding, access opportunities for new funding, and connect with our Sustainable CT Fellowship Program to support local sustainability action.
Economic Benefit
Demonstrate municipal commitment to sustainability, and businesses and potential residents may be more likely to locate in your community, growing the local tax base.
Partnerships
Connect with partners—like other municipalities, regional entities, business and nonprofits—to create synergies and alignment with existing, data-driven efforts.
Community Building
Through our uniform platform across municipalities, engage community stakeholders, increasing ownership, legitimacy and support for sustainability action.
Track Data
Utilize our framework to track your municipality’s progress on specific sustainability indicators.
Innovation
Be part of a learning laboratory that drives innovation.
If your municipality is not yet registered with Sustainable CT, or if your town is registered but has not yet considered working towards certification, please contact us. We’d be happy to speak with you, provide any information you may need, and discuss next steps.
