What if my business is not located in San Francisco?

The SF Green Business Program only serves businesses located within the City and County of San Francisco.  If you'd like to contact green business programs outside of San Francisco, please visit GreenBusinessCA.org.

The SF Green Business Program helps San Francisco businesses operate in an environmentally responsible manner and recognizes them for their efforts. The SF Green Business Program team is a collaboration among three City agencies: San Francisco Department of Public Health, SF Environment, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

The SF Green Business logo means City and County of San Francisco auditors have verified that a business complies with strict environmental standards to reduce waste, prevent pollution and conserve resources.

The SF Green Business Program is a member of the California Green Business Network. The California Green Business Network includes Green Business programs from across the state, with all programs meeting a minimum criteria of environmental standards. The California Green Business database has a full listing of recognized Green Businesses in California.

SF Green Business standards are developed through the California Green Business Network’s Performance and Standards Committee.  Committee members consist of Green Business Coordinators across California.  Measures are developed with input from industry experts, utility companies, and trade associations. 

In order to be recognized as a SF Green Business, a business must meet environmental standards in five areas: waste reduction, water conservation, pollution prevention, sustainable transportation, and energy conservation. The business must also be in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

The recognition is valid for four years and is only valid at the location that was recognized. If you move to a new location, you will need to get the new location recognized.

Our team will contact you 3 months prior to your recognition expiration date to get you started on your renewal process. The renewal process is similar to the original application process, which would consist of a phone consult and a virtual/on-site visit to verify compliance with the standards found on the SF Green Business checklist. To see an updated checklist please email environment@sfgov.org.

For more information about how to apply please contact our Green Business team at (415) 355-3778 or environment@sfgov.org.

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