As part of the statewide California Green Business Network (CAGBN), the SLO County Green Business Program provides FREE technical assistance for small to medium size businesses to help them save money and resources.

We help small businesses thrive and improve our community by providing technical assistance and incentive to green your operations!

Why Get Certified

From saving money on utility bills to conserving resources, there are many benefits to becoming and being recognized as a certified Green Business.

How to Get Certified

Becoming a Green Business is great for local business, the environment and the community. And it’s easy to do! Go green in three simple steps.

Locally Certified

Certified Green Businesses in SLO County include a fitness center, brewery, bakery, photography studio, spa, thrift store, dentist office, and multiple public agencies. Click to find Green Businesses near you!

PEOPLE. PLANET. PROFIT.

Being a Certified Green Business is the clearest way to show your community and customers that you care about sustainability. It shows them that you are committed to taking action to conserve resources and prevent pollution in both the facility and operations. It means that your business complies with environmental regulations in the areas of waste, energy, water, pollution prevention, and air quality.

A recent survey suggests that demand for green products appears to be increasing: 27% of respondents said they are more likely to buy a sustainable product or service than 5 years ago.