Portland, OR – June 27, 2025 — The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has once again been recognized 
as one of Oregon’s Top 10 Best Green Workplaces by Oregon Business Magazine, marking its 10th consecutive year recognized for its green workplace practices. This achievement reflects the College’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and wellness in the workplace.
Industry Insights
As the demand for sustainable business practices continues to grow, organizations that lead with purpose are gaining a competitive edge.
“The sustainability imperative crosses all sectors and organizations. As we look to the future, it’s critical that organizations not just consider but rather take decisive steps toward integrating sustainability in how they operate, engage teams, and work with partners. From environmental initiatives to work-life harmony practices and strategic partnerships with organizations with shared values, a multi-pronged approach is a recipe for success and a greener future for all,” shares ACHS President Tracey Abell.
ACHS’s inclusion in the Top 10 recognizes its leadership in aligning environmental responsibility with its mission of providing experiential online educational programs in health and wellness, values increasingly important to students, staff, and partners.
Empowering Practitioners and Organizations
At ACHS, we believe we are part of a global movement striving to advance wellness across global communities.
Sustainability is embedded into the institution’s mission, operations, and curriculum. From ACHS’s flexible, fully online programs to telecommuting options and support for wellness days and volunteering, ACHS integrates eco-conscious practices that support wellness for both employees and learners. This recognition celebrates how ACHS continues to model the values it teaches in integrative health, wellness, and sustainability education.
A Legacy of Leadership in Wellness Education
Founded in 1978 and based in Portland, Oregon, ACHS is a pioneer in accredited online integrative health education. With a global student body and alumni in nearly 80 countries, ACHS is dedicated to promoting sustainable and healthy futures for all through experiential learning and environmental leadership.
About the Oregon Business Magazine Green Workplaces Ranking
The Top 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon list is compiled by Oregon Business Magazine through confidential employee surveys. The list honors organizations that prioritize sustainability in both policy and practice, from waste reduction to renewable energy use and environmental education.
About ACHS
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), located in Portland, Oregon, is an accredited leader in online integrative health and wellness education. Sustainability is central to the ACHS mission—from sourcing ethically harvested botanicals for student kits to supporting global sustainability education efforts. A Certified B Corporation® and People and Planet First Verified organization, ACHS has been ranked among Oregon’s Best Green Workplaces for 10 consecutive years. The college offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs that prepare students to lead in holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and wellness coaching. Learn more at www.achs.edu. For questions about this press release or to schedule an interview, please contact Tracey Abell at [email protected].
