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Many businesses have taken steps to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations and have improved their performance, but until now, customers had no way of recognizing which businesses were going "green."  The City of Santa Monica, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce and Sustainable Works have joined together to certify and recognize green businesses in our community.

Join a growing number of business leaders improving the local economy, environment and quality of life.

It makes good business sense!

 

A Green Business...

  • Conserves resources and prevents pollution
  • Protects environmental and public health
  • Strengthens its bottom line through operating efficiencies
  • Improves employee morale
  • Holds a marketing edge over the competition
  • Is recognized as a business leader
 

Who can apply for Green Business Certification?

Only businesses with a physical commercial location in Santa Monica can apply for Green Business Certification. Businesses must fall under one of these sectors:

  • Office
  • Retail Store
  • Restaurant
  • Grocery
  • Hotel
  • Motel

*must have minimum 5 employees
*minimum 500 square feet commercial business space
*if your business does not fall under one of the above sectors, you are not eligible to apply for GBC at this time


"When we decided to green Hartnell, we focused on energy efficiency, chemicals, recycling and replacing plastics with more earth friendly products. We posted our new greening efforts on our website and in a search for a new assistant, the best applicants mentioned that when they saw the green program on our site they were even more attracted to work with us.  The biggest benefit working to achieve Green Business Certification is that after accomplishing our goals, it inspired us to do more. We have learned that, unlike for Kermit, it IS easy being green.  Clients also feel more inclined to support a business that has similar goals to their personal choices."

-Hanna Hartnell, Owner, Hartnell
www.hannahartnell.com

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