The Green Business Bureau is the trusted authority in green business. Our sustainability framework, EcoAssessment™ and EcoPlanner™ online tools enable businesses to understand, prioritize, implement and certify green initiatives and sustainable business practices. As a trusted 3rd party, we provide businesses with a public EcoProfile™, sustainable business scorecard and an official seal to validate and promote their green commitments and accomplishments.
Green Business Bureau Membership Tour
Check out this short video to learn more about why members join Green Business Bureau and what members get.
Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainability
Become Greener to Increase Efficiency & Profits
Promote Your Greening Efforts to Attract Customers & Employees
Green Business Bureau
Sustainability Management Platform
Certification
Verification, Levels and Clickable Online Seal
Scorecard
EcoProfile and EcoScorecard
Online Tools
EcoAssessment and EcoPlanner Software
Online Library
Over 500 Green Initiatives and EcoPlans
Framework
Sustainability Program Management
NOT READY FOR CERTIFICATION?
No Problem.
Join GBB to start your journey, get greener, manage your sustainability program and track your progress.
Learn more about the GBB Online Tools, Guides and Scorecard
OPTIONAL: Verify and share your results via GBB Certification when you’re ready.
Manage Your Sustainability Program With Ease
Engage Your Employees. Let Them Drive the Cause.
What Members Get
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
Web Hosting Canada
“The entire team at GBB has been extremely helpful, responsive, and dedicated during our green journey”
Matt Levine
Chlorophyll Water
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
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
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
The Cleanery
“Excellent, inexpensive program that every business should join!”
Angela Baltkois
Big Rig Wraps
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
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
Elite Beauty Society
”With GBB. we deliver the message that we care about the environment every day.”
Gene Smirnov
GoGreenRestoration
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™.
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.
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.
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
11-25 EmployeesMost Popular
$ 450
/year- 11-25 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
26-50 Employees
$ 650
/year- 26-50 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
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP PLANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Green Business Bureau also offers affordable Monthly Membership Plans for Small Businesses with a single business location they wish to certify.
1-10 EmployeesMost Popular Monthly Option
$ 39
/Month- 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
11-25 Employees
$ 49
/Month- 11-25 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
26-50 Employees
$ 69
/Month- 26-50 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
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PRICING FOR MIDSIZE BUSINESSES
Midsize Membership Plans include the option to purchase multisite certification for companies with more than one office or facility.
51-100 Employees
$ 800
/year- 51-100 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
101-250 Employees
$ 1100
/year- 101-250 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
250-500 EmployeesMost Popular
$ 1500
/year- 250-500 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
500-1000 Employees
$ 2000
/year- 501-1000 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PRICING FOR LARGER CORPORATIONS
Corporate Membership Plans include the option to purchase multisite certification for larger and distributed companies.
1001-1500 Employees
$ 3000
/year- 1001-1500 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
Larger CorporationsPriced in 500 Employee Bands
$ 4000-6000
/year- 1501-3000 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
Enterprise
$ Call
-- >3000 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
- Small: 1-50 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
11-25 EmployeesMost Popular
$ 450
/year- 11-25 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
26-50 Employees
$ 650
/year- 26-50 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
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP PLANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Green Business Bureau also offers affordable Monthly Membership Plans for Small Businesses with a single business location they wish to certify.1-10 EmployeesMost Popular Monthly Option
$ 39
/Month- 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
11-25 Employees
$ 49
/Month- 11-25 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
26-50 Employees
$ 69
/Month- 26-50 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
- Midsize: 51-1000 Employees
-
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PRICING FOR MIDSIZE BUSINESSES
Midsize Membership Plans include the option to purchase multisite certification for companies with more than one office or facility.51-100 Employees
$ 800
/year- 51-100 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
101-250 Employees
$ 1100
/year- 101-250 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
250-500 EmployeesMost Popular
$ 1500
/year- 250-500 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
500-1000 Employees
$ 2000
/year- 501-1000 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
- Large: >1000 Employees
-
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PRICING FOR LARGER CORPORATIONS
Corporate Membership Plans include the option to purchase multisite certification for larger and distributed companies.1001-1500 Employees
$ 3000
/year- 1001-1500 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
Larger CorporationsPriced in 500 Employee Bands
$ 4000-6000
/year- 1501-3000 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
Enterprise
$ Call
-- >3000 Employees
- Access to online GBB EcoAssessment™ for Certification
- Access to GBB EcoPlanner™ and Green Guides
- Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Multi-Site Certification Available
- Online Membership Badges & Assets
- Industry-Specific Assessments Access
- Marketing Support
GREEN BUSINESS BUREAU
The Most Recognized and Trusted Green Authority
Our seal is internationally recognized and trusted by businesses all across the globe. Our exclusive ‘clickable’ web seal takes customers and employees to a personal sustainability webpage that shows a business’s green level, points and accomplishments.
Members of the Green Business Bureau community get access to valuable content, eco-plans, and simple-to-use online tools to prioritize, implement, track and self-certify their green initiatives. Our members have shown that green business practices improve operational efficiency, reduce operational costs, enhance their brand, retain employees, attract customers and drive sales.
