Programs

  • Program 1 [2021]

    The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, we contribute by helping to make our communities healthier and more livable while also conserving resources and saving money. CAGBN helps SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE AND IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INCENTIVES TO SAVE MONEY AND BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE. SINCE 1996 THE CAGBN HAS HELPED OVER 10,000 SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES (SBM's) MAKE LASTING CHANGES AT THEIR PLACE OF WORK THAT BENEFIT THEIR BOTTOM LINE, THEIR EMPLOYEES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. TOGETHER, THE ALMOST 4,300 BUSINESSES WE HAVE CERTIFIED AS GREEN BUSINESSES HAVE STEADILY TURNED CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMY GREEN. We have designed sustainability frameworks for 30 business sectors throughout California.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $1.2M

  • Small Business Technical Assistance

    DURING 2024 CAGBN CERTIFIED 737 SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIAN AND SINCE 2020 HAS PROVIDED 15,269 BUSINESSES WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE ACTIONS THESE BUSINESSES TOOK LED TO MEASURABLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, WATER SAVED, POLLUTION PREVENTION. IT PROVIDED INCENTIVES AND SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES. WE CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON SERVING BUSINESSES THAT ARE TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED, INCLUDING MICRO-BUSINESSES THAT MAY HAVE 10 OR FEW EMPLOYEES. USING GRANT FUNDS, WE FOCUSED MUCH OF OUR WORK WITH HOME DAYCARES, HELPING THEM SWITCH TO NON-TOXIC CLEANING SUPPLIES AND REUSABLE DISHWARE.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $2M

  • Program 1 [2025]

    DESPITE THE LOSS OF SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE CA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES, LOCAL ECONOMIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SINCE 1996 WE HAVE HELPED OVER 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES MAKE LASTING CHANGES THAT HELP THEM MEET THEIR OPERATION GOALS. IN 2024 WE CERTIFIED OVER 700 BUSINESSES INCLUDING NEARLY 80 CHILDCARE FACILITIES. THIS WORK HAS RESULTED IN TANGIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO GROW LOCAL PROGRAMS IN THE FUTURE.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $1.2M