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Irvine's California Green Business Program: Promoting Sustainable Practices for Local Businesses

The California Green Business Program (CAGBP) is a voluntary initiative designed for businesses in California, facilitated by local governments and agencies. Under AB 913, this program aims to recognize and model green business practices, supported by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The program offers resources like a comprehensive database to track applications, metrics for measuring outcomes, and assistance from local stakeholders. CAGBP focuses on promoting environmental health by collaborating with various partners to enhance sustainability efforts in business operations.

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Irvine's California Green Business Program: Promoting Sustainable Practices for Local Businesses

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  1. California Green Business Program City of Irvine February 21, 2012 AB 913

  2. California Green Business Program (CAGBP) CAGBP is a voluntary program for businesses in California CAGBP is run by a group of local governments and participating agencies and departments in the Counties and/or Cities

  3. AB 913 • Recognizes existing program as model. • Requires DTSC to assist, support and expand program • DTSC to maintain a database supporting local programs • DTSC collaborates with other agencies to bring technical assistance to local govt. • Health and Safety Code Sec. 25244.17.2

  4. Starting a Green Business Program • County and City Governments Environmental Health, CUPA, Public Works, Economic Development, Waste Reduction • Special District and Utility Air, Sanitation, Water and Energy • Regional Planning Entity • Non-profitSmall Business Development Center • Consultants • AlliesBusiness Associations, individual business champions, Economic Development Agencies, Schools, Universities and Junior Colleges Typical Green Business partners

  5. www.greenbusinessca.org

  6. The database can… • Store your data • Track your applications • Delegate to auditors • Communicate with businesses • Measure outcomes - METRICS • List recognized businesses in a searchable format.

  7. Database Can…. • Environmental Scorecards • Demonstrate success of program • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions • Water Conserved • Energy Conserved • Hazardous waste eliminated

  8. Business Application

  9. Assistance For Local Programs and Jurisdictions • DTSC staff can assist with: • Organization and development of local stakeholders • Sharing of Tool kits and checklists • Access to database • Provides on-line registration for business • Tracking by local program. • DTSC will work with other agencies to incorporate their priorities into certification checklists

  10. Q and A

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