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Resources for Bay Area business owners and managers

Explore practical, Bay Area-specific climate solutions designed to help business owners across all nine counties reduce emissions, strengthen operations, and lead on climate action.

Action area/sector
Resource type
Company stage
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Policy & advocacy, Finance

International Chamber of Commerce Climate Action

Global business organization's climate policy framework showing how trade finance can unlock trillions in climate investment. Explores circular economy solutions, private finance acceleration, and ensuring trade policies support climate goals.

Engagement, Policy & advocacy

Labor Network for Sustainability: Organizing Tools

Practical guide for organizing Labor Climate Action Committees, passing resolutions, holding educational programs, and including climate concerns in contract negotiations. Step-by-step organizing strategies.

Finance

Making the Business Case for Sustainability

Guide on building financial arguments for sustainability including ROI calculations, data visualization, and real-world examples. Covers triple bottom line and corporate social responsibility.

Energy, Operations, Finance

Marin County Green Business Program & Energy Resources

Free certification through rigorous environmental checklist with site visits. Includes MCE's Small Business Energy Advantage program, BayREN refrigerant replacement, food service technology support, and GoGreen financing.

Energy

MCE Clean Energy for Solano County Businesses

Not-for-profit public electricity provider serving Solano County with 60-100% renewable energy options. Helps businesses reduce carbon footprint while maintaining competitive rates. Deep Green Champions program recognizes businesses choosing 100% renewable.

Energy, Operations, Waste & circularity

Napa County Green Business Program

Free certification program for Napa County businesses with technical assistance and site visits. Also serves as third-party certifier for Green Winery Program. Helps businesses conserve energy/water, minimize waste, and shrink carbon footprint.

Policy & advocacy

National Stewardship Action Council

NSAC engages primarily in lobbying and advocacy work in the U.S. to advance a responsible, circular economy.

Energy, Finance

Peninsula Clean Energy Business Programs

Community Choice Aggregation serving San Mateo County with ECO100 rate for businesses to operate on 100% renewable energy. Mini grants available for Burlingame businesses enrolled in Green Business Program for GHG reduction projects.

Energy, Operations, Finance

PG&E Business Energy Efficiency Rebates

Rebate programs for Bay Area businesses covering HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, food service equipment, and more. Includes 0% interest financing and sector-specific programs for healthcare, high-tech, and food service.

Transportation

PG&E EV Fleet Program

Program helping fleets install charging infrastructure cost-effectively to save money and eliminate tailpipe emissions. Technical assistance and incentives for fleet electrification.

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