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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.

Gino's Carco Santa Cruz
A Pioneer Recycler since 1945, Environmental Integrity and Sustainability have been our Core Founding Business Principles. By the very nature of our 100% recycling business and through innovations we preserve natural resources, achieve zero waste and carbon neutrality for a healthier planet.
Gino Tayebi, OwnerSanta Cruz
California Academy of Sciences
Our green building signifies our commitment to sustainability. Our facility earned the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest ratings for its eco-friendly design and operations, making the Academy the world’s first Double Platinum museum—and the largest Double Platinum building in the world.
Mike McGee, Interim Executive Director and CFOSan Francisco, CA
Empowered Yoga
Our mission is to cultivate community and empower everyone. Community is at the heart of everything we do as we believe together, we elevate each other to the greatest versions of ourselves. Our business is a co-op ownership model with the goal of making yoga and fitness more equitable for everyone.
Rachel Hirsch, Co-FounderCulver City, CA
Natural Maidens
We use Green Seal products for cleaning and recycle or compost all office materials. All maidens drive an EV or Uber Pool. We use medical grade microfibers to reduce waste in landfill and use a chemical-free cleaning technique that's phenomenal for people with weak immune systems.
Angela Petkovic , OwnerSan Francisco, CA
Monterey Bay Kayaks
As one of the largest eco-tourism outfits on the central coast, it is essential that we set an example through environmental stewardship and sustainable practices while educating the public about the rich wildlife within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Adam Helm , General ManagerMonterey, CA

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