By resolving to go green, local businesses can help protect the environment, save money, and make Austin a more livable place. Many strive to make sustainability a key part of day-to-day operations by reducing waste, using alternative transportation, conserving water and energy, offering employee health programs, and giving back to the community.

This year 35 businesses have been recognized for their sustainability efforts as part of the Austin Green Business Leaders program at the following achievement levels:

Austin Label Company

BAE Systems

CH3 Data

Cosella- Dorken Products, Inc.

GSC Architects

Habitat Suites

High End Systems

Idea Labs Consulting

IHS

Mariposa Montessori School

Nature's Treasures

St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Upper School Campus

The Texas PACE Authority

Wayside Schools

Austin Board of REALTORS

G2 Builders Corporation

Granite Recyclers Austin

Jaya Furniture

Logro Farms

R2 Corp.

Vital Farms, Inc.

Launched in April of 2012, the Austin Green Business Leaders program has recognized 184 businesses representing nearly 14,000,000 square feet of office space and 29,680 employees. Collectively, they are helping make Austin greener!

Open enrollment to join the program occurs annually during the months of January and February. Find out more about the program here.