"What is not measured, cannot be proved.  And, what cannot be proven, need not be believed."  This axiom should be a standard for every certification program, but sadly it is not.  The slippery slope of business demands often default to the simple acceptance of some form of Greenwashed promotion of the company's standards.

The powerful impact of the Green Business League is the fact that every certification was the result of a live audit by a trained Green consultant.   Unlike other programs that offered sight-unseen certifications, this program defied the "Easy Green" tactics that were out there and required live audits prior to certification.

Every certification was awarded based on a point system that allows businesses of every size to achieve a level of credible progress.  This is relatively unique since most programs are locally applied or have no affordable way to interface with clients across the country.  To do so meant a concerted effort to train Green consultants who were capable to offering services to businesses in their area.

With the Green Business League system, every certification was "Earned, not Bought" which certainly set other companies on edge since very few required any form of audited compliance.