# Sustainable SITES Initiative

[Sustainable Sites Initiative](https://www.sustainablesites.org/)

SITES is a rating system that guides, evaluates and certifies a project’s sustainability in the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes and other outdoor spaces.

SITES supports landscape architects, planners and others in implementing nature-based solutions. SITES projects enhance biodiversity and mitigate climate change, while conserving resources, improving public health and protecting critical ecosystems.

### Logo

The SITES logo has been designed to ensure balanced proportions. These proportions should be strictly adhered to in order to maintain brand integrity.&#x20;Long orientation should be used on print collateral such as one pagers, letters, handouts, etc.

<div><figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FCUeXCzEWoaZoxTTKy1US%2FSITES_short_aqua.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=5c1a0252-571f-4035-81cc-460df5a1f6dd" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>short logo</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2F43claK0VQgz2fOnBBzLB%2FSITES_long_aqua.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=2b5de038-2d19-4bcd-a073-bc99c2b474f4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

<figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2F8LK1W1ZuwXdJI6EtDaF8%2FSITES_long_aqua.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=d83a94aa-ff35-4725-9865-093cdedabd1d" alt=""><figcaption><p>long logo</p></figcaption></figure>

Always make sure that there is adequate ‘clearspace’ around the logo.&#x20;

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**Rule of thumb:** make sure any other graphic elements or text are separated from the logo by at least the height of the SUSTAINABLE text in the logo.
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### Colors

The standard color for the SITES program mark is PMS 3115. The black and white versions of the mark can be used when necessary.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>PANTONE 3115 C </td><td>65 0 18.5 0</td><td>63 195 211</td><td>45C3D3</td><td><a href="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FfrEvfuflh8AbpHqkoUos%2FGBCI-brand-assets_SITES-aqua.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bc28a70a-069c-44c7-98cf-2edc6b87ddcc">GBCI-brand-assets_SITES-aqua.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>PANTONE 4625 C</td><td>0 56 100 83</td><td>56 100 83 RGB </td><td>522D1D</td><td><a href="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2Fsm9MwlDTw8bosoexqN0g%2FGBCI-brand-assets_SITES-brown.png?alt=media&#x26;token=830dab2d-14cd-433e-9153-065a4a0fd542">GBCI-brand-assets_SITES-brown.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>PANTONE 634 C </td><td>100 0 8.5 47</td><td>0 118 152</td><td>007698</td><td><a href="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FdVopanNRJM0bheXHKNC8%2FGBCI-brand-assets_SITES-blue.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5831f82d-0029-4037-a9d9-8b44963635a0">GBCI-brand-assets_SITES-blue.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>PANTONE 382 C</td><td>30.5 0 94 0</td><td>193 215 46 </td><td>C1D72E</td><td><a href="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2Fb1ar13xND7a8Tob3VwiZ%2FGBCI-brand-assets_SITES-green.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d2ff81c4-1ebe-42fe-8ae3-a2fab0dcc8d5">GBCI-brand-assets_SITES-green.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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For information about using SITES certification marks, see the [trademark guidelines](https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/24279611836179-GBCI-Trademark-Policy-and-Branding-Guidelines#01GM6PSEDY8YYCD0XFH7FK6KFA).
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