Reducing the climate impact from real estate infrastructure is essential for the future health of the Maine economy and our local communities. Waypoint Brokers Collective is committed to advancing sustainability in the real estate industry in whatever ways we can. We are improving business operations to be more sustainable, enhancing our client services with education and resources, and centering sustainability in our community advocacy and outreach work. In 2024 Waypoint Brokers Collective joined 1% for the Planet, committing 1% of our gross annual sales to Maine-based nonprofits focused on the environment. Additionally, all Waypoint agents are required to achieve their Green Designation, ensuring they have specialized knowledge on the intersection of sustainability and real estate. About 1% for the Planet 1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. We act as an accountability partner for businesses supporting environmental partners through annual membership. We make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling, and third-party certification. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, our members have given millions to environmental partners. Today, 1% for the Planet’s global network consists of thousands of businesses and environmental partners working toward a better future. Learn more at: onepercentfortheplanet.org About NAR’s Green Designation Our mission is to make the knowledge of green real estate practices available to everyone and to encourage our industry to produce more sustainable homes. Buildings consume more energy than anything else in the United States. By providing the community with the information they need to reduce consumption and implement sustainable practices, we can make a significant impact on the world around us. We accomplish this mission by: Providing green real estate professionals with the awareness and knowledge of green building principles applied in residences and communities. This allows agents to list and market homes with green features, as well as guide buyer-clients in purchasing green real estate Encouraging green real estate professionals to be advocates in spreading the green philosophy and act as a positive force for creating sustainable and energy efficient communities Advancing the belief that every step toward a greener real-estate market is a step in the right direction Supporting member efforts with numerous resources, green industry news, referrals, marketing tools, and consumer/builder awareness campaigns Enabling green real estate professionals to incorporate green principles into their practice Providing ongoing information, tools, and support about green building features, thus enabling members to be leaders in the marketplace Learn more at: green.realtor