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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) 355-3700Kevin.Kumataka@sfgov.org