SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS certifications

Sonoma Green Business Program (since 1999)

Honors small businesses that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally responsible way.

Bay Area Green Business Program (since 2000)

Distinguishes small businesses that protect, preserve and sustain our environment.

Fish Friendly Farming (since 2012)

Recognizes agricultural properties managed to restore fish and wildlife habitat while improving water quality.

Fish Friendly Farming Light Touch Award (2012)

Praises businesses who farm sustainably with a gentle touch on the land.

Bee Friendly Farming (since 2013)

Recognizes farms, gardens and other businesses that support bees directly or indirectly. We are also members of the Sonoma County Beekeepers' Association.

Fish Friendly Ranching (since 2014)

Identifies working ranches that maintain water quality and foster biodiversity in aquatic and riparian habitats.

EverGreen Sonoma Clean Power (since 2014)

Provides Sonoma businesses access to environmentally friendly power, generated by local renewable resources, such as solar, wind and geothermal.

Sonoma Sustainable (since 2016)

Recognizes Sonoma wineries and grape growers with best practices in environmental stewardship, conservation of natural resources and sustainable farming.

Certified California Sustainable Vineyard & Winery (since 2019)

Includes California Sustainable Winegrowing (CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE) vineyards and wineries that produce quality grapes and wine, protect the environment and enhance their communities by implementing sustainable winegrowing practices.