Whether you’re an established business or just getting started, the Austin Green Business Leaders program can help you protect the environment, save money, and make Austin a more livable place.
Become an Austin Green Business Leader
Green Business is Good Business — Especially in Austin!
Addressing the climate crisis and protecting our environment is critically important, and businesses have a significant role to play. The Austin Green Business Leaders Program wants to help your business get recognized for doing good work in our community. Want to find green businesses near you? Visit the Austin Green Business Leader Directory.
Join the program in just a few easy steps.
1. Work with our team to complete an Austin Green Business Leader Scorecard.
Completing the scorecard is your first step towards identifying all of the incredible green practices you're already doing — and some ways you can deepen your support for the earth. You'll be able to work with our team throughout the process.
Ready to jump in?
Request a scorecard below.
2. Give us a tour.
Once you've completed your scorecard, a member of our team will join you at your location to review it together. You'll get the chance to ask any questions you have and learn more about our office while we learn more about you and meet your team!
3. Determine your score.
After the tour, your final score will be tallied to determine your business’ Austin Green Business Leader level.
4. Be recognized!
All Austin Green Business Leaders will get a decal for display at your business, access to networking events with other green businesses, and eligibility for inclusion in the *Austin Green Business Directory.
*The Green Business Directory is currently transitioning to another platform. Stay tuned for updates!
- Why Become a Green Business Leader?
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Get recognized and be promoted
Leverage the City’s recognition of your environmental leadership and promote your company’s sustainable accomplishments to strengthen your brand. Your business will be featured on the Austin Green Business Directory, and you can place the program logo on your storefront window and company website. The program is free to join for businesses large and small.
Join the network
When you’re in the program, you’re part of the network of Austin’s top sustainable companies. The program has 247 members representing over 42,000 employees across ten different business categories. Members include small to medium-sized businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and businesses from a wide variety of industries. Make new connections, share best practices, and learn from your peers at members-only events.
Attract new customers
Use the Green Business Leaders program to get ahead of your competitors, grow your client base, and strengthen customer loyalty. Protecting the environment is important to customers in markets throughout the U.S. and particularly in Austin.
Protect the environment
Learn key strategies to help your business use less energy, conserve water, reduce waste, and minimize travel-related environmental impacts. Protect the environment by taking actions both large and small.
Save money
Cut costs at your business by reducing your environmental impact. We can help provide the tools, resources, and information you need to put environmentally friendly, cost-saving practices to work at your business.
Strengthen your team
Building a green corporate culture boosts employee retention and productivity by promoting health, wellness, and eco-friendly practices. Your staff will be happier, healthier, and more productive.
- Support Austin Green Business Leaders!
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One way to show your support for a sustainable future is with your wallet. When you purchase goods and services from businesses in the Austin Green Business Leaders program, you are helping build a brighter, green Austin with every dollar you spend.
Visit the Austin Green Business Directory