Business Solutions For Our Blue Planet
Strengthens Business…
Ocean health is a growing
concern across the global public
Industry & plastics are driving
the Ocean and our planet's decline
Prioritizing sustainable operations benefits the Ocean and the bottom line
of the global public are concerned about issues affecting the Ocean.
of top performing companies demonstrate high sustainability performance.
Key to Competitive Advantage
SUSTAINABILITY IS A DRIVER OF BUSINESS
72% of consumers rely on third-party verification and certifications to identify a company’s sustainability benefits.
BUT CONSUMERS DON'T KNOW WHO TO TRUST
52% of consumers believe that companies exaggerate or mislead sustainability claims.
(Kantar)
THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION BUILDS CREDIBILITY & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
75% of global executives report that sustainability drives better business results,
and 72% say it enables revenue growth.
(IBM)
Empowers restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes, and the tourism industry
Engages artists, tours, promoters, agencies, venues, concerts and festivals
Provides solutions for conferences, corporate events, brand activations, retreats, private events and community gatherings.
Engages companies, teams, property managers, and building operators within the workplace.
Introduces a new status quo around sustainable operations in the world of professional sports.
Verifies responsibly sourced plastic-free products and/or packaging
Oceanic Global’s industry solutions have been creating a ripple of change since 2018.
Businesses Engaged
Countries Activated
Single-Use Plastics Avoided
Blue Consultants Trained
Pounds of Plastics Avoided
Global Policies Shaped
Blue Solution Providers
Island-Wide Projects
Oceanic Global recognizes that it takes small ripples to create waves of change,
and awards businesses with one, two or three stars to reflect their level of achievement.
To become Blue Verified, businesses need to measurably
remove single-use plastics and implement Blue Actions.
*The Blue Standard may allow limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis due to health and safety requirements or lack of available alternatives.
Verification fees range from $1,000 - $5,000 USD per business. A full breakdown is provided on the following slides.
Beyond single-use plastics, Blue Actions are best practices
for comprehensive sustainable operations.
Key Communications TouchpointsBlue Verified partners receive tools and strategic communications support
to translate verified impact into guest-facing storytelling, brand assets,
and trust-building communications.
Blue Verification enables credible, earned media coverage,
differentiates brands, and protects against greenwashing risk.
Register Your Project
Complete Assessment + Documentation
Remove Plastics + Implement Blue Actions
*Consulting Support Available
Achieve Blue Seal
Includes: Project Registration, Documentation Review, High-Level Guidance, Awarding of Blue Seal, and Marketing Resources
*Exact fee depends on company's verifiable gross revenue, project timeline, and overall scope. For full pricing breakdown, visit our website.
Integrated sustainability across operations
Operational guidance, expert advisory and vetted solutions
Progress towards ESG and CSR goals, driving measurable impact
Risk reduction through third-party verification
Strengthened credibility and trust
Blue Verified Seal and consumer-facing sustainability storytelling
Brand differentiation & leadership
Alignment with evolving ESG regulations
Membership & recognition in global sustainability community
Oceanic Global collaborates with partners to go beyond verification,
designing customized pathways for regenerative, Ocean-friendly business leadership.
Partner with our team of experts to receive hands-on support for your journey towards Blue Verification and embed ocean health into practical sustainability strategies.
Engage value-aligned consumers through strategic cause marketing and educational campaigns that amplify your impact and brand equity.
Foster community and inspire ocean action through immersive experiences on the intersection of art, science, and culture.
Support community-led resilience and grassroots leadership through sponsoring a grant or partnering on a custom grant program.
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Blue Verification often serves as the entry point for deeper partnership and impact with Oceanic Global.
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Events · Mission-Driven
Stays · Campaigns
Blue Verified
Global Activations: Sunset Festivals, Olympics, Corona Island · Advisory · Cause Marketing
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Portfolio Verification · Advisory · Local Business Grants
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About Oceanic Global & the Blue Standard
www.oceanic.global Who is Oceanic Global? Oceanic Global is an international 501 (c)(3) nonprofit working to reconnect humanity to the Ocean and provide tangible solutions for all levels of society to coexist in harmony with our Blue Planet. How does Oceanic Global engage different stakeholders? Our core programs focus on engaging People & Community, Business & Industry, and Institution & Policy to not only meet the Ocean’s immediate needs, but also to reshape systems and restore balance for the long-term. What is the Blue Standard? The Blue Standard (Blue) is Oceanic Global’s industry program [B2B] — a first-of-its-kind, cross-industry standard that empowers businesses of all sizes to achieve measurable impact that protects our Blue Planet, while establishing universal accountability for sustainable business leadership. How does the Blue Standard fit within Oceanic Global? Blue focuses on business & industry operational solutions, and it complements Oceanic Global’s work across education & experiences, storytelling & cause marketing, and ecosystem protection and restoration grants. How does Oceanic Global typically work with businesses? Verification is typically the starting point — from there, partnerships often expand into a broader 360° engagement across sustainability strategy, implementation, cause marketing, communications, and grants.
Blue Guides
Blue offers a cross-industry verification program and open-source resources designed for different sectors, enabling businesses to implement comprehensive sustainability practices and achieve measurable impact at scale. Apply Now Open-Source Resources Industry Guides Hotel Guide - The Blue Standard Restaurant Guide - The Blue Standard Music Guide - The Blue Standard Offices - The Blue Standard Blue Action Guides Recycling Guide - The Blue Standard Responsible Seafood Guide - The Blue Standard
Blue Events & Programming
Optional Pathway To Extend Impact Beyond Blue Verification. Blue Verification is often the starting point. Beyond verification, Oceanic Global partners with events to design and deliver high-impact programming that advances ocean solutions and deepens audience engagement. These collaborations can be integrated into existing events or developed as standalone experiences — extending impact, elevating visibility, and connecting audiences to meaningful ocean action. Optional Extensions Designed to integrate ocean action into climate, business, and cultural conversations Educational Workshops & Roundtables For corporate partners, teams, and sector-specific stakeholders Featured Example Scaling Ocean-Climate Action A curated industry roundtable Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement For cross-sector collaboration and solution-building Featured Example Carbon Newbie Summit A solutions-focused fireside chat Experiential Programming For engagement, storytelling, and public-facing impact Featured Example Oceanic Global Film Festival An inspiring, immersive screening series
Blue Consultant Network
The Blue Standard Consultant network consists of over 130+ individuals trained to help businesses across the globe achieve Blue Verification. Blue Standard Consultants work with cross-sector clients on the implementation of Oceanic Global's Blue Standard. Consultants undergo specialized trainings by Oceanic Global to ensure an in-depth knowledge of Blue in order to assist businesses to seamlessly become Blue verified. Blue trains aligned social enterprises, existing sustainability consultancy groups, nonprofit partners, and independent consultants. Synergistic consulting services are found with LEED, WELL, EarthCheck, and Green Globe, among others. Blue Standard Consulting Services Include: Training Process To become a Blue Standard Consultant, individuals must complete a training program and undergo an evaluation with Oceanic Global. Each practicing individual needs to complete the training and evaluation process. Become a Consultant Apply Now
Blue Advisory Board
Blue was created with the support of Oceanic Global’s Scientific Advisory Board, which includes experts in the space of waste management, climate change, green chemistry, hospitality and industry best practice. Zoe Reich Sustainability Leader + Climate Change Strategist; Vice President, ESG Advisory Lead, JLL Tarajia Morrell The Lovage; Hospitality & Culinary Consultant Laura Canevari Climate Adaptation Specialist; Founder & CEO, ITACA Valerie Michelet Sustainability & Communications Leader, High-Impact Programs, Cross-Sector Partnerships & International Engagement John Warner Senior Vice President, Chemistry & Distinguished Research Fellow at Zymergen Corporation Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand IU International University of Applied Sciences Sol Shafer CEO, G33nGroup Hervé Houdré Founder, H2Consulting & Previous Chairman for the Hotel Association of New York City Stewart Moore Founder & Chief Executive Officer at EarthCheck Gaeleen Quinn Co-Founder, QN Associates; U.S. Head of Impact, Too Good To Go Mia Davis Vice President of Sustainability and Impact at Credo Beauty; Co-Founder at the Pact Collective Jim McNelly Founder, U.S. Composting Council Michelle Li Founder & CEO, Clever Carbon Co-Founder, Executive Director & Board Member, Women and Climate