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The San Francisco Green Business Program
Commission on the Environment Policy Committee April 10, 2019
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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.
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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
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Local Partners
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Green Business Pillars
• Environmental Compliance
• Employee Education• Zero Waste• Energy Conservation• Water Conservation• Transportation• Pollution Prevention
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Getting Started
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Completing the Sector Specific Checklist
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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)
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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
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Business Benefits
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Business Benefits
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Business Benefits
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Business Benefits- Social Media Campaign
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Business Benefits
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Tiered Certification Standards
Participant level• 13 measures
Certified level• 72 measures
Innovator level• 76 measures
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SF Green Business Program
336 Businesses recognized
14 Participants
307 Certified
15 Innovators
200 In-process
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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
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Moving Forward 2019-2020
Target business sectors: Front facing retail, restaurants and hotels
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Moving Forward 2019-2020
This year’s target neighborhoods: Businesses in Bayview/Hunters Point, Excelsior, and Outer Sunset neighborhoods.
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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.
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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!
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Thank you!
Kevin Kumataka Green Business RepresentativeSF Department of the Environment(415) [email protected]