Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainability with Green Business Bureau

The Green Business Bureau is the trusted authority in green business. Our EcoAssessment™ and EcoPlanner™ tools enable businesses to understand, prioritize, implement and certify green initiatives and sustainable business practices. As a trusted 3rd party, we provide businesses with an official seal to validate and promote their green commitment and accomplishments.

Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainability

Become a GBB Member and validate your current greening efforts with the GBB EcoAssessment™, an easy-to-use online tool that credits your business for completed initiatives.

Simply complete the online self-assessment to earn the GBB Member Seal.

Prerequisites

100%

Business Practices

45%

Bathroom & Breakroom

72%

Office Space

87%

Copy & Print

68%

Transportation

54%

Community Involvement

38%

Become Greener to Increase Efficiency & Profits

Become a GBB Member to Track, Prioritize and Plan your greening initiatives with GBB EcoPlanner™ an online application that lets you choose from over 400 self-guided initiatives.

Complete new Initiatives to improve efficiency and save money while also earning the GBB Member Gold & Platinum Seals.

Promote Your Greening Efforts to Attract Customers & Employees

Become a GBB Member to market your sustainability commitment in a credible way.

Attract and retain customers and employees who care about being green.

Use the GBB Seal, social media and marketing materials to promote your green business.

GBB FOR CORPORATIONS

See how corporations are using GBB’s sustainability framework to develop a green culture for their business.

What Members Get

GBB EcoAssessment™, an online tool for self-certification

GBB EcoPlanner™, a library of hundreds of green initiatives with step-by-step implementation guidelines

GBB Carbon Footprint Calculator, an online tool to estimate your monthly carbon emissions

Access to GBB’s Member network and green business community

GBB’s Marketing Services, including materials, webinars and social media to promote their commitment to green

‘Green Business Bureau Member’ seal for the front door, vehicles, website, social media and marketing materials

What GBB Members Say

“By joining GBB, we are more effective at communicating our values, our green initiatives, and helping consumers make informed decisions when choosing the businesses they work with.”

Emil Falcon
Web Hosting Canada

“The entire team at GBB has been extremely helpful, responsive, and dedicated during our green journey”

Matt Levine
Chlorophyll Water

“We are proud to be part of the international community of GBB and to receive recognition for our green policies.”

Manuella Stoilova
Credissimo

“Thank you to the GBB team, they have been very helpful and professional throughout the process and we appreciate it.”

Tim Sperry
Smog Armor

“We are very proud to celebrate almost 10 years of membership with GBB, as well as our commitment to conserving the environment.”

Kurt Lucero
The Cleanery

“Excellent, inexpensive program that every business should join!”

Angela Baltkois
Big Rig Wraps

“I can't say enough about GBB and their team! I highly recommend the GBB seal for its merit and the team behind it!”

Mina Schaaf
RTD Logistics

“We want to be a part of the community to preserve our environment and try to contribute every day.”

Sanita Rizvic
Elite Beauty Society

”With GBB. we deliver the message that we care about the environment every day.”

Gene Smirnov
GoGreenRestoration

Membership Levels

GBB Members earn their green status by completing green initiatives in the GBB EcoAssessment™ and EcoPlanner™ online tools

Member

Just by Joining, Members get our GBB Member Seal.

Bronze

Simply complete the online self-assessment in the GBB EcoAssessment™ tool and finish several prerequisites to receive the GBB Bronze Seal.

Silver

Complete enough initiatives to reach 250 EcoPoints™ to earn the GBB Silver Seal.

Gold

Complete enough initiatives in GBB EcoPlanner™ to reach 500 EcoPoints™ and earn the GBB Gold Seal.

Platinum

Complete enough initiatives to reach 750 EcoPoints™ to earn the GBB Platinum Seal.

Earning EcoPoints™

Choose from over 400 greening initiatives across 8 categories to earn GBB EcoPoints™.
Individual initiatives are rated on environmental impact, implementation cost and effort, and are worth 1 to 45 EcoPoints™.

How Do Consumers See Sustainable Companies?

84%

Seek Positive Environmental Commitment from the Companies they Do Business With

How Do Companies See Sustainability?

89%

Believe Demand for Sustainable Products & Services Will Continue to Grow for the Foreseeable Future

How Do Employees See Sustainable Companies?

96%

Report that Their Company’s Sustainability Programs Improved their Relationship with the Employer

How Do Consumers See Sustainable Companies?

80%

Consider a Company’s Environmental & Social Commitment Before Making a Purchase

How Do Companies See Sustainability?

89%

Report an Uptick in Profit from Making Environmentally Positive Business Model Changes

How Do Hiring Prospects See Sustainable Companies?

79%

Look for Companies with Positive Environmental Credentials When Seeking New Employment

GETTING STARTED WITH GBB

Whether you’re ready to join GBB today, or still gathering info, these links can help your business get started on a path to a greener tomorrow with the Green Business Bureau.

Certify Your Green Business

If you’re an eco-friendly sustainable business, you should get the recognition you deserve. A Green Business Bureau certification is the perfect way to communicate your accomplishments to the world.

Join Now To Start Your Green Certification

Explore a Green Business Bureau Membership

Join one of our Sustainability Analysts for a one-on-one discussion of how to green your business and get certified online. Get a demo of our EcoAsessment and EcoPlanner online tools.

Request Meeting

Benefits of Being a Green Business

Being a certified green business can elevate your brand and reputation, attract customers and employees, and save you money. Request a copy of the Case for For Green Certification, an in depth look at the business case for a green business.

Download the White Paper

Subscribe To Our Free Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter, Teaching Sustainable BUsiness, is ideal for executives, managers, green teams and novices. It includes practical sustainability guides, tips, green initiative ideas, member stories. A great way to become greener on your own.

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MEMBERSHIP PRICING

Green Business Bureau’s pricing structure is designed to ensure companies of all sizes can cost-effectively and profitably take advantage of the benefits and opportunities of becoming a Certified Green Business. All Memberships come with full access to GBB’s Certification Portal and Benefits.

Small: 1-50 Employees
Midsize: 51-1000 Employees
Large: >1000 Employees

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PRICING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Save when your business purchases a Yearly Membership Plan with Green Business Bureau.

1-10 Employees

$ 350

/year

1-10 Employees
Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Online Membership Badges & Assets
Industry-Specific Assessments Access
Marketing Support

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Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainability with Green Business Bureau