NJDEP-Compliance&Enforcement

Environmental Stewardship - Framework and Guidance Documents

Environmental Stewardship Categories

Environmental Policy (pdf)
Environmental Management System (pdf)
Annual Environmental Report (pdf)
Carbon Footprint Analysis (pdf)
Environmental Purchasing Policy (pdf)
Vendor/Supply Chain Requirements (pdf)
Mentoring to Other Businesses (pdf)
Outreach Program (pdf)
Green Building Certification (pdf)
Green Building Implementation
Life Cycle Assessments (pdf)
Hazardous Materials Reduction (pdf)
Water Use Reduction (pdf)
Material Conservation (pdf)
Employee Trip Reduction (pdf)
Process/Operation Energy Use Reduction (pdf)
Transportation Energy Use Reduction (pdf)
Renewable Energy Use (pdf)
Environmental Enhancement Projects (pdf)
Innovative Program
EPA Voluntary Programs (pdf)

Environmental Stewardship Guidance Manual

The Environmental Stewardship: Moving Beyond Compliance for a Sustainable Future version 5.1 guidance manual provides assistance regarding stewardship categories frequently asked questions and information explaining how a site can achieve recognition as an environmental steward.


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Additional Materials

Stewardship Checklist (PDF)
Keys to Qualifying for Recognition (PPT)
Questions regarding the Environmental Stewardship program can be emailed to stewardship@dep.state.nj.us or call Janet Smolenski at (609) 292-3036.