The Montgomery County Green Business Certification Program is a voluntary program that recognizes businesses and organizations committed to reducing their environmental impact and operating more sustainably.

The Program aims to:
- Reward environmental leadership
- Empower businesses with tools, incentives, ideas, and leadership opportunities to green their operations
- Build a supportive, inclusive community with equitable access to certification for businesses of all types and sizes
- Spark innovation and help spread sustainable best practices throughout the county
- Encourage consumers and organizations to support Certified Green Businesses
The Green Business Certification program is delivered through a partnership between Bethesda Green and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
We envision a thriving green economy in Montgomery County—one where businesses succeed by embedding sustainability into everyday operations
Program Roadmap

Businesses earn certification at one of four tiers based on accumulated points:
Get started today by submitting a Preliminary Application – click on “Get Started”
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También puede certificar a su empresa. Complete la Aplicación Preliminar en español y nos contactaremos con usted.
Links to Additional Information
Benefits of the Green Business Certification
Meet the Certified Green Businesses
Visit the YouTube channel to access videos of some of the certified businesses or go to the Green Business Directory for a full listing.
Pricing
Certification fees are annual and based on the number of employees


