Climate Wise

Climate Wise is a free, voluntary City of Fort Collins program that is dedicated to helping local business and the environment. Through environmental assessments and creative solutions, the City of Fort Collins Climate Wise Team helps businesses tackle modern-day business challenges that impact bottom lines and the quality of life in Fort Collins. Read on to learn how your business can be part of the more than 220 elite local companies that have joined the Fort Collins Climate Wise Program.

2010 Business Environmental Program Series

The 2010 Business Environmental Program Series (BEPS) kicks off September 14 (9:00 a.m. - noon) with "The Next Wave for Conservation and Sustainability." Climate Wise business partners may use programs in this series to satisy their partner level meeting requirements. All programs are free and open to the public. RSVP to

How Does Climate Wise Work?

The goal of the Climate Wise program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting waste reduction, energy savings, alternative transportation, water conservation, and practicing pollution prevention. Businesses that join the program are provided with free:

• Technical Assessments
• Public Recognition (including the annual EnvirOvation recogition event)
• Networking Opportunities

What does Climate Wise do for Fort Collins?

The Climate Wise program is helping the Fort Collins community meet some of its greenhouse gas reduction goals highlighted in the Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions that was adopted by the Fort Collins City Council. So far, participating businesses in the Climate Wise program reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 116,970 tons of CO₂e per year (as of 2009). This represents more than 40% of Fort Collins' overall reduction.

Already a Climate Wise Partner?

Exisiting Climate Wise Partners have access to a variety of resources and networking opportunities.