We are currently accepting applications from the following business sectors:

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Offices
• Retailers
• Dentists

We are also launching five new sectors and will be accepting a limited number of applications from printers, commercial buildings, auto repair shops, janitorial services, and garment cleaners. We are currently only working with businesses in the above sectors.

Before you apply, please review the program standards appropriate to your business and the helpful resource guides, which will assist you with energy, water, waste and pollution sections of the checklists. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to our FAQs.

How to apply:

The San Francisco Green Business program is now accepting applications electronically. The application includes a short enrollment form to gather information about the nature of your business.  Please read the instructions below, before starting your application.

• Business Sectors: We currently serve hotels, restaurants, offices, retailers, and dentists located in San Francisco. We are also expanding our program to four new sectors: auto repair shops, janitorial services, and garment cleaners and printers, and will be accepting a limited number of applications from each. If your business does not operate in one of the above sectors, you may contact us to be put on a waiting list and use our program standards as a guide to green your business. If you are unsure about the eligibility of your business, please contact Natalie Hubbard at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Compliance: Only businesses that are in compliance with environmental regulations are eligible for green business recognition. Enrolled businesses may receive compliance verification assessments.
• Questions: If you have questions about the program standards, please visit our toolkit and FAQ page.

The application form is available at www.greenbusinessca.org.  If you have any questions, contact Natalie Hubbard at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to working with you!