Become a Certified Sustainable Business in Culver City!

The City is now accepting registrations for 2020.

• Register by March 1, 2020. Select GET CERTIFIED!
• First 15 eligible businesses receive a FREE assessment.
• First 10 qualifying businesses receive a FREE certification.
• Up to $500 in rebates per business are available while funds last!

Culver City’s Sustainable Business Certification Program (“CCSBCP”) is designed to help businesses operate sustainably and receive public recognition for their efforts. Becoming a Certified Sustainable Business means implementing practices and forming policies that reduce energy and water consumption, prevent pollution, divert waste from landfills, and enhance socially-responsibility.

CCSBCP Benefits for Participating Businesses

• Save money
• Receive up to $500 in rebates for qualifying costs associated with achieving certification
• Improve employee wellbeing and productivity
• Certification Seal upon completion
• Receive public recognition, press coverage and official City Commendation by the City as a certified sustainable business
• Membership in the California Green Business Network
• Join the growing network of Sustainable Businesses
• Help the City achieve its climate action and solid waste diversion goals

Certification Tiers

• Tier 1: "Certified" - Businesses must meet criteria in Energy, Water & Waste reduction, Pollution Prevention, Transportation and Community Engagement.
• Tier 2: "Certified Innovator" - In addition to meeting Tier 1 criteria, businesses must be exemplary employers and demonstrate innovative practices in environmental stewardship, community engagement and social responsibility.

Sustainability Experts Provide Participating Businesses with…

• A Comprehensive On-site Assessment
• A Customized Action Plan
• Free or low cost energy and water saving tools and resources through utility and other partnerships
• Step-by-Step Guidance to meet certification criteria

Eligibility

• Located in a commercial building in Culver City
• Have a current Culver City Business License
• 5 or more employees
• Business is in the Office, Retail, School, or Restaurant sector
• Open for business for at least 6 months
• In compliance with all City and county regulations and permits

The Certification Process

View a 25-minute video on what to expect, watch Susy Borlido’s appearance on “In the Mix with Rafia”.

1. Register on the California Green Business Network (CAGBN) website.
2. A City consultant will contact you to review requirements followed by scheduling an on-site visit to determine your customized Action Plan.
3. Work with the City consultant step-by-step to implement the Action Plan.
4. Receive digital certification seals and graphics (Culver City and California Green Business Network) upon completion, each valid for 3 years.

Get a jump on your certification now by following these checklists:

• Offices and Retailers  
• Restaurants

2017 Culver City Sustainable Business Certification Recipients

2018 Culver City Sustainable Business Certification Recipients

Culver City Sustainable Business Certification Fee Schedule

The first 15 businesses receive free assessments. The first 10 of those receive free certification.

The following fee schedule applies to each subsequent business.

Culver City Partners 

Culver City partners with non-profit, Sustainable Works, and Balanced Approach to administer the City’s Sustainable Business Certification Program.

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