What do businesses have to do to join the program? 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. How long is the Green Business recognition valid? 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 Office of Sustainability certifies and promotes small to medium-sized businesses that operate in an environmentally-responsible manner through the San Mateo County Green Business Program. By offering technical assistance and resources, the County helps local businesses save money by teaching them how to conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and shrink their carbon footprints. While the program focuses on retail and commercial businesses, County and City facilities and individual department locations can also apply for certification.
By joining the program, businesses learn how to integrate sustainable practices into their operations while saving money and improving employee and customer health.
All rights reserved. Skip to main content. San Francisco Department of the Environment. Residents Business Contact. Watch the video. Georgia-Pacific Improves Corporate HQ to the Benefit of Local Non-Profits Georgia-Pacific was revitalizing , square feet of office space at GP Center and partnered with Green Standards for a sustainable decommission that diverted tons of office furniture and equipment from landfill while making in-kind donations to more than 50 non-profits in Metro Atlanta.
Community Impact Featured donation stories with non-profits from around the world. Our Stories. See how. I hope you know that your donations goes beyond just helping the planet or being generous and is actually making people comfortable in an otherwise difficult time" - Morgan Weibel See how. Global Links Pittsburgh, PA. See How. Watch the story. More info. Read More. Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA. Habitat for Humanity Charlotte, NC.
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Not necessarily. Bloomberg QuickTake Global move to remote work will result in more unused office assets. Curbed Nine million tons of furniture go to landfills every year. This company has a better plan. The Detroit News GM office furniture skips landfill, heads to nonprofits. Toronto Star Circular economy reuses, recycles — and generates revenue.
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