We appreciate your patience while the program is undergoing updates!
The application will be released and open for submissions on
August 8, 2025.
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ABOUT THE PROGAM
The City of Dallas Green Business Certification Program recognizes local businesses that prioritize sustainable practices and make conscious decisions to help protect and restore our natural environment. Whether maintaining a green building to save on utility costs and lowering the use of natural resources or incorporating green practices such as recycling, all of this can provide you with a business advantage.
This is a FREE program that encourages all Dallas businesses to participate, regardless of size or industry.
SUSTAINABILITY IS GOOD BUSINESSS
Businesses that integrate sustainable practices into their daily routines, whether it be through responsibly sourced procurement or as simple as adjusting the thermostat, are benefiting themselves and the environment by being a step ahead of their competition. Sustainability is a long-term investment that has the potential to extend the reliability and longevity of your business by saving money and giving back to your community in ways that will last for generations.
Other potential benefits to operating a Green Business include:
- Cost savings from sustainable procurement
- Reduced operation and maintenance costs
- Exposure to green consumers and increased support
- Waste Reduction
- Improved environmental quality
- Greater employee satisfaction
HOW TO APPLY
- Check eligibility requirements below
- Download, save a copy, and fill out the scorecard that best suits your business
- Submit the application, scorecard, and any other additional requirements to our email at: greendallas@dallas.gov
- Wait Until Your Application Has Been Processed
- Celebrate
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the City of Dallas Green Business Certification, businesses must:
- Be within City of Dallas Limits
- Be willing to host an on-site visit to confirm the scorecard's accuracy
- Be willing to provide a company bio or pictures as necessary for promotional awards and benefits
- Be in Good Standing
- Be willing to submit an annual survey and comply with renewal requirements to maintain certification
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION
Please download, save a copy, and follow the application's instructions. Select the standard version, which features convenient calculations, or a simple print version.
2025 Program Guide
Not sure where to start? The Dallas Green Business Certification Program guide provides program , scorecard insights, and why your business should be certified. Learn More
CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES
The businesses that were previously "Green Business Certified" and are making the City of Dallas a greener, cleaner place to live can be found below.
Certified Green Business List
CONTACT US
For any questions or concerns, contact us via email at greendallas@dallas.gov with the subject line: green business or by phone at 214-670-1200. If you would like to schedule a meeting to go through the application, our staff are available to assist as well.