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Greater Cincinnati Community and the City of Cincinnati

We are lucky to have an active and thriving community of sustainable innovation that understands the importance of collaboration, equity, and opportunity. There are plenty of organizations and initatives that can help individuals and leaders make more sustainable decisions.

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Organizations

Green Umbrella

Green Umbrella serves as the regional sustainability alliance of Greater Cincinnati, with hundreds of member organizations enhancing the environmental health and vitality of our region through collaboration, incubate ideas and catalyze solutions that create a resilient, sustainable region.

2030 District Cincinnati

2030 Districts are organizations led by the private sector, with local building industry leaders uniting around a shared vision for sustainability and economic growth – while aligning with local community groups and government to achieve significant energy, water, and emissions reductions within our commercial cores.

Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub

Flywheel is a startup accelerator. They support early stage founders dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable community. Offering a combination of private coaching, subject matter experts, collaborative learning, and access to their network of startup resources, Flywheel helps social entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses into enterprises that have both a financial return and social impact.

Conscious Capitalism Cincinnati Chapter

Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (CCI) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to build a movement of business leaders improving the practice and perception of capitalism to elevate humanity so that billions of people can flourish, leading lives infused with passion, purpose, love and creativity; a world of freedom, harmony, prosperity, and compassion.

Hamilton County Environmental Service

Hamilton County Environmental Service’s (HCES) mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the environmental quality of our communities. HCES has two divisions: The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (Agency) works to protect our regional air quality. The Hamilton County R3Source works with residents, communities, businesses, and schools to reduce waste while increasing recycling.

Groundwork Ohio River Valley

Groundwork ORV works to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being.

Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority is a public agency that partners with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials, along with economic development organizations, municipalities, and foundations to ensure every acre of local real estate is developed into its highest and best use.

Civic Garden Center for Greater Cincinnati

A regionally recognized nonprofit model that has been teaching people how to grow food and care for the environment since 1942. Founded during the Victory Gardens movement and situated on the former estate of philanthropist Cornelius J. Hauck, Cincinnati’s go-to resource for all things gardening, sustainability and horticulture.

Mill Creek Alliance

THE MILL CREEK ALLIANCE MISSION IS TO CHAMPION THE RESURGENCE OF THE MILL CREEK WATERSHED AS A NATURAL AND COMMUNITY ASSET. WE ENVISION THE WATERSHED AS A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM WHERE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE.

Hamilton County ReSource

Our mission is to reduce reliance on landfills through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs. To accomplish this mission, Hamilton County R3Source works closely with communities, schools, businesses, and institutions to provide technical assistance, education, and tools designed to reduce waste and capture valuable resources through recycling and composting.

City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability

Addressing the threat of climate change means taking concrete action to lower carbon emissions, transition to renewable energy, and prepare our cities for extreme weather and climate disruptions. The Green Cincinnati Plan lays out how the city of Cincinnati is doing its part to address climate change. The Green Cincinnati Plan is a community-wide initiative to reduce climate change, grow the economy, and improve the quality of life of residents.

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Initiatives

Green Cincinnati Plan

The Green Cincinnati Plan has helped establish Cincinnati as a national leader in sustainability and an attractive destination for businesses and individuals. Updated in 2018, the Green Cincinnati Plan presents a comprehensive set of recommendations to advance the sustainability, equity, and resilience of our city.

Real Estate Tax Abatements for Green Buildings

When you build a new home or invest in renovations, your property taxes can go up. The City of Cincinnati’s Residential Property Tax Abatement makes it possible for property owners to minimize the taxes they pay, including multiple programs incentivizing investment in building efficiency.

Federal Income Tax Credits and Incentives for Energy Efficiency

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides federal tax credits and deductions that empower Americans to make homes and buildings more energy-efficient to help reduce energy costs while reducing demand as we transition to cleaner energy sources.

Climateview for Cincinnati 2050

ClimateView provides residents, neighborhoods, institutions, and businesses in Cincinnati with a way to track progress as our City works towards the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The dashboard shows historical emissions data, trends over time, and the impact that certain 2023 GCP strategies have on overall emissions.

513 Green Business Certification

513 GREEN Certification is a workplace program through Hamilton County R3Source established to protect, preserve and enhance the environmental quality of our communities. Through a simple process, our team partners with organizations to further enhance sustainability programs and achieve certification.

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