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Join the network that is greening California.
One business at a time.

GET CERTIFIEDFIND A GREEN BUSINESS

Our Impact

Businesses that join our network conserve precious resources, prevent harmful
pollution, and enhance their bottom-line.

1,417,985,914 Pounds of GHGs Emissions Averted

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396,538,810 Pounds of Waste Reduced

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45,200,190 Therms of Natural Gas Saved

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1,458,017,528 Gallons of Water Saved

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533,654,531 kWh of Energy Reduced

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$ 130,407,042 In Utility Bill
Savings

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Join the Green Business Community!

The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium sized businesses to create a
vibrant green economy. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, we contribute by helping to make our communities healthier and
more livable while also conserving resources and saving money.

Green Business is Smart Business

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When customers see that you are GREEN certified, they know you’re more than just a business. You are a solution to a real environmental challenge. That translates into dollars and good sense.

Great for the Environment

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Conserving energy, water, and resources is great for the environment. The California Green Business Network will show you how. You know what else it’s great for? Your bottom line.

Great for Communities

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Businesses get certified for different reasons, but they stay for the sense of community. As we build a greener economy, communities thrive.

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Say Hello to a Community of Innovators

Certified Green Innovators have met the highest verifiable standards of sustainability. They represent the spirit of our work better than any words could describe. And they are leading the movement of businesses in California making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Red and White Fleet
Founded in 1892, the Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original sightseeing adventure. We incorporate sustainability into our core business operations by using cleaner fuels such as renewable diesel and focusing on upgrading our fleet to energy efficient, zero emissions vessels by 2025.
Thomas Escher, Chairman & CEOSan Francisco, CA
Allen Construction
Sustainability is part of Allen Construction's DNA. We have embraced sustainable building since our inception. This program helped us evaluate our daily operations to accomplish that same goal and encouraged us to think outside the box to do more - a process all businesses should undertake.
Karen Feeney, Business Development ManagerSanta Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
We aim to inspire people to care about the natural world and make it a priority in their lives. Increasing the sustainability of our organization is an ongoing process. We were fortunate to find support from the Green Business Program's efforts that inspire us to be better environmental stewards.
Richard Smalldon, Sea Center DirectorSanta Barbara
Rainbow Grocery
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative has shown a strong commitment to reducing, reusing and recycling in all that they do. In addition to offering an abundance of organic and fair-trade products, we encourage container & bag reuse by offering a 5¢ credit to customers.
Paul Knowles, Information Systems DeveloperSan Francisco, CA
Last Minute Gear
Every decision—from purchasing and strategy to usage and disposal—we make with sustainability in mind. Our business is fundamentally green because our mission is to reduce waste and over-consumption by offering alternatives to ownership of outdoor gear (e.g., rentals).
James Dong, OwnerSan Francisco, CA

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Healthy Nail Salon gets Certified!

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