CREATING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS GBC aids you in marketing by creating and sending press releases to your media list and GBC list of over 120 green publications, blogs and state EPA agencies.

The Uniform Standard for Green Business Certification (GBC) is a third party accrediting organization serving small business throughout the United States, Canada.

		Certification for Small Business With Pricing Starting at $190 see chart below

USGBC provides consulting to small businesses and organizations regarding environmental management and sustainability. Our multiple page audit is becoming the standard for what it means to be a "Green Business" . GBC certifies companies with 1-5 employees, while The Institute for Green Business Certification (IGBC), the parent company, certifies companies with 6 or more employees. GBC's sustainable program defines key areas and specific guidelines in categories such as recycling, water conservation, energy conservation, waste reduction and "environmentally friendly" purchasing. The US Green Business Certification does not sell or endorse products, or charge for literature.

IGBC parent company of GBC is believed to be the oldest organizations of its kind to certify business environmental practices.

Small Business Certification Process
STEP Register Fill out the online registration Agree to "Terms and Conditions" Secure registration with refundable deposit (50%)	STEP Documentation Download Small Business Green Audit Print and complete Audit Return completed Audit signed and notarized	STEP Certification Review Audit by USGBC Certification notification Certification and Marketing materials shipped out Press Releases to be sent to your media outlets