The Sonnenalp is the newest Gold Leader in the Colorado Environmental Leadership program

The Sonnenalp is the newest Gold Leader in the Colorado Environmental Leadership program through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The state of Colorado supports companies, like the Sonnenalp, that care about the environment. The Environmental Leadership Program is a statewide environmental recognition and reward program administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (the Department) Sustainability Program. To be a Gold Leader, a company:

  • Must have in place a fully operational, facility-specific Environmental Management System (EMS) with goals
  • Must meet the beyond-compliance requirements for the Gold tier
  • Have no serious violations for 3 years