Benefits of Certification

Enhanced Reputation and Recognition – Take advantage of free publicity to gain market exposure and strengthen your brand identity. Certified Green Businesses will be listed in the County’s online Green Business Directory, receive a certificate and window decal, and have use of the program logo.  The County will also showcase path-breaking businesses through press releases and case studies.

Competitive Advantage – In a natural resources constrained world, sustainability and innovation will be fundamental drivers of economic success.  Green your day to day operations and supply chain and take advantage of new commerce opportunities in the green business economy -- one that will increasingly benefit businesses that integrate environmental considerations into their corporate strategies.

Save Money – Very significant savings can be realized through improved efficiency designed to cut waste.  Opportunities abound, whether it’s retrofitting your lighting, eliminating unnecessary appliances, reducing your travel, or reusing your packaging materials.  Similarly, a green and healthy workplace can increase employee retention and productivity, improve recruitment, and reduce your risks. 

Align your Operations with your Values – Business as usual is in conflict with the laws of nature and undermining the capacity of Earth to sustain life.  Many Montgomery County businesses are creating values-based business models that recognize nature’s limits and are premised on forging a cleaner, healthier and richer environment for current and future generations.  Businesses, given their innovation, reach and influence, hold a uniquely important leadership role in forging this new type of restorative economy.