The program allows staff to certify their workspace as "green" by pledging to at least 25 of 45 criteria. Criteria are essentially guidelines for living sustainably. The aim of the program is to give staff tools to empower them to incorporate environmentally responsible actions into their work day. Since the program is a year-long commitment, the intent is to make these actions into habits and make green working the default. People can't always control how efficient a building is, but they can choose the way they work within a space.

This program is open to all staff, as long as you pledge the minimum of 25 commitments. Some commitments may be things you already practice such as turning off lights when you leave a room or enabling sleep settings on your computer. Others include taking a sustainability-related course or carpooling to work. The more criteria you follow, the higher your green ranking- from bronze, silver, and gold to platinum. Flexibility is embedded into the program to allow for inclusivity. To encourage creative solutions, there is an "Innovations" category in which staff can submit innovative actions they are performing that weren't asked about in the certification form; for example: reusing envelopes and packaging or organizing a an environmental clean-up outing.

Once certified, staff will be given a certificate to hang in their work space recognizing them for their efforts and indicating their level of certification. Staff may be contacted for spotlight articles to highlight unique innovations and celebrate those who certify at the gold and platinum levels!