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Oakland Sustainable Initiative
Every day, more businesses adopt practices to show their concern for the environment. Environmental policies demonstrate to employees, customers, neighbors, and investors that your business has taken the first step toward using resources efficiently.

By using less natural resources, you can help your bottom line.

Oakland is one among an increasing number of cities that recognize the need to implement sustainable development strategies that ensure both the long-term economic health and the environmental quality of their communities. "Sustainability" is commonly defined as meeting current economic, social, and cultural needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.