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The San Francisco Green Business Program
Commission on the Environment Policy Committee April 10, 2019
Overview
The San Francisco Green Business Program works with businesses to help them achieve and be recognized for
implementing a high set of environmental standards.
CA Green Business Network
• 30 programs• Over 3600
recognized businesses
• ~ 2000 in-process businesses
• New programs in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, and Southern California
Local Partners
Green Business Pillars
• Environmental Compliance
• Employee Education• Zero Waste• Energy Conservation• Water Conservation• Transportation• Pollution Prevention
Getting Started
Completing the Sector Specific Checklist
Some Examples of the Requirements
General:• Refer a business
Energy: • Manage site temperature control (heating 68°, cooling 76°)
Pollution Prevention: • Purchase low toxic cleaning products (Green Seal, Safer Choice)
Some Examples of the Requirements
Solid Waste: • Have a waste audit identifying contamination
Transportation:• Have a Commuter Benefits Program
Water: • Install .5 gallon per minute aerators on all bathroom sinks
Business Benefits
Business Benefits
Business Benefits
Business Benefits- Social Media Campaign
Business Benefits
Tiered Certification Standards
Participant level• 13 measures
Certified level• 72 measures
Innovator level• 76 measures
SF Green Business Program
336 Businesses recognized
14 Participants
307 Certified
15 Innovators
200 In-process
Green Business Program Funding
Program Budget: $68,000 • Work Order from PUC • $10K grant from CAGBN
3.5 Full-time staff • 1/2 time 5642• Full-time 5638 • Full-time 9922• Full-time Climate Corps Fellow
Moving Forward 2019-2020
Target business sectors: Front facing retail, restaurants and hotels
Moving Forward 2019-2020
This year’s target neighborhoods: Businesses in Bayview/Hunters Point, Excelsior, and Outer Sunset neighborhoods.
Moving Forward 2019-2020
Rebates: The California Green Business Network just announced they will have $500 rebates to help businesses meet Green Business recognition standards.
Ask for the Commission Spread the word about the Green Business Program!
• Refer businesses to become certified!
• Partnerships in Bayview, Excelsior and Outer Sunset neighborhoods.
• Shop Green!
Thank you!
Kevin Kumataka Green Business RepresentativeSF Department of the Environment(415) [email protected]
