Purpose

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-89-1., under Chapter 5-89 Transparency and Sustainability Standards for Rhode Island Businesses Act.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-89-1.

The purpose of this chapter is to support Rhode Island business entities in their global sustainability efforts by providing this enabling legislation that permits a Rhode Island entity to signal its commitment to global sustainability. This chapter does not purport to prescribe which sustainability standards an entity chooses to adopt. Thus, a Rhode Island entity is free to choose standards promulgated or developed by any entity.