Additional Information

Appendix D: Memberships and Affiliations

Diversity and Inclusion

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce – A national advocacy and certifying body for an estimated 800,000 to 1,400,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT)-owned and operated businesses.

National Hispanic Corporate Council – A clearinghouse of Hispanic information on Human Resources, diversity, marketing, supplier diversity and community relations and their impact on corporate objectives.

National Minority Supplier Development Council – Certifies and matches minority owned businesses with member corporations that want to purchase goods and services.

Women’s Business Development Center – A nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit organization that works with women to launch new businesses and strengthen existing businesses in the Chicago area.

Women Business Owners – Empowers, educates, and enriches the lives of women business owners and children throughout the world.

Natural Environment

World Resource Institute (WRI) Business Climate Change Collaborative – This partnership builds strategies for companies in a carbon-constrained economy. Partner companies work with WRI and each other to track, manage and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, find innovative ways to reduce emissions through their supply chains, develop and market climate-friendly products and services, and broaden their understanding of policy and market developments.

NAEM, a professional association dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of environmental, health and safety. Our director, Environmental Practices, serves on the board of directors.