Real Sustainability.Real Impact.
Green Leaf Certified recognizes businesses making real, measurable progress in sustainability — without the red tape or high cost of traditional programs.
Our Mission
Green Leaf Certified recognizes businesses making real, measurable progress in sustainability — without the red tape or high cost of traditional programs. We bridge the gap between compliance and real-world environmental action.
Leaf
Starting your sustainability journey
Silver
Proven sustainable practices
Gold
Advanced sustainability leadership
Platinum
Industry-leading sustainability
How It Works
Our streamlined certification process makes it easy to get recognized for your sustainability efforts.
Assess
Complete our comprehensive online sustainability assessment covering energy, waste, water, procurement, and social responsibility.
Verify
Our expert team reviews your evidence and may conduct an on-site audit to verify your sustainable practices.
Certify
Receive your Green Leaf certification level and marketing toolkit to showcase your environmental commitment.
Get Green Leaf Certified
Join the growing community of businesses making real, measurable progress in sustainability. Our certification is based on five key pillars of environmental responsibility.
The Five Certification Pillars
Energy
Efficient energy use and renewable sources
Waste
Waste reduction and circular economy practices
Water
Water conservation and quality management
Procurement
Sustainable supply chain and purchasing
Social Responsibility
Community engagement and social impact
Certification Levels
Perfect for businesses starting their sustainability journey
- Basic sustainability assessment completed
- Energy efficiency improvements initiated
- Waste reduction plan in place
- Water conservation measures implemented
- 5-10% operational cost savings
For businesses with established sustainable practices
- Comprehensive environmental audit
- Documented carbon footprint reduction
- Sustainable procurement policies
- Employee sustainability training
- 10-20% operational cost savings
Advanced sustainability leadership recognition
- Full regulatory compliance verification
- Renewable energy integration
- Zero waste initiatives
- Supply chain sustainability requirements
- 20-30% operational cost savings
The highest level of sustainability achievement
- Industry-leading sustainability practices
- Carbon neutral or negative operations
- Circular economy implementation
- Community environmental leadership
- 30%+ operational cost savings
Start Your Certification
Complete our application to begin your Green Leaf Certification journey. Our team will review your submission and guide you through the assessment process.
Trusted by Leading Businesses
Join the growing community of certified businesses across Washington State and beyond.
Sarah Mitchell
EcoTech Solutions
Gold Certified"Green Leaf Certification helped us identify cost-saving opportunities while improving our environmental impact. The process was straightforward and the results speak for themselves."
Brian Chou
Harbor Grounds Coffee, Mukilteo, WA
Leaf Certified"We wanted to be more sustainable but didn't know where to start. The Green Leaf program gave us a checklist that made sense for small businesses. By switching to compostable cups, optimizing our water filtration system, and sourcing from local farms, we cut supply waste by 25% and saved nearly $4,000 a year in material costs. Our customers notice the certification decal — it's become part of our brand identity."
Danielle Ruiz
Sustainability Coordinator
NorthSound Data Solutions, Lynnwood, WA
Silver Certified"The Green Leaf certification pushed us to think differently about resource use. We implemented a digital-first policy that reduced paper use by 90%, partnered with an e-waste recycler, and improved HVAC efficiency through better scheduling. Not only did we save an estimated $6,500 annually in operational costs, but our employees take pride in working for a verified sustainable company."
Ready to Join Our Certified Community?
Start your sustainability certification journey today and showcase your commitment to environmental responsibility.