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What is a green business?
Green Business means operating in a way that protects the environment, enhances the community, supports local culture, and maintains a healthy workplace, all of which can positively affect your bottom line. Green business is good business, especially in Austin.
About the Program
The Austin Green Business Leaders program was created by the City of Austin to support Austin businesses and their pursuit of sustainability. Whether you’re an established green business or just getting started, Austin Green Business Leaders can help your business protect the environment, save money, and make Austin a more livable place.
How Does It Work?
Sign up and download the green business scorecard, a simple, step-by-step guide to greening your business.
Step 2: Go Green
The green business scorecard will help you identify what you’re doing well and where your business has room to improve. Its helpful tips and resources make it easy to take action in the seven performance areas.
Step 3: Be recognized
Return your completed scorecard to the City. Score well, and your business will be recognized as an Austin Green Business Leader and promoted by the City of Austin.
Seven Performance Areas
- Communications and Outreach
- Energy
- Resource Management
- Water
- Transportation
- Healthy Work Environment
- Community Stewardship
Ready to get started? Click here to sign up!
Why Join?
- Get recognized and be promoted.
- Join the network.
- Gain a competitive edge and attract new customers.
- Protect the environment.
- Save money.
- Strengthen your team.
- Support the Austin community.
