The Only Certified Green Food Distributor in the San Francisco Bay Area

U.S. Foodservice San Francisco Division

The Bay Area Green Business Program was initially developed by local governments in the San Francisco Bay Area in collaboration with US EPA, Cal EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control and the business community. This original San Francisco Bay Area program has grown to include 7 participating counties who have certified over 300 businesses and public agencies since 1996. The program has expanded beyond state lines, with new Green Business Programs starting up in San Diego, Sacramento, Arizona and Hawaii as well as right here in the Monterey Bay area.

Why Should Your Business Become Certified Green?

 Saving energy, water, and raw materials, and sending less trash to the landfill saves you money.
 Developing a positive, proactive relationship with local compliance inspectors can help you avoid liability, fines and other sanctions.
 The Program promotes Green Businesses to the public and other businesses (again, for free)!
 Your company’s community image is enhanced through Green Business certification.
 Your employees will enjoy a safer workplace and will have one more reason to take pride in working for you.
 The Green Business Program offers you free, convenient, time-saving assistance.

What Are The Primary Steps To Becoming A Green Business?

 Comply with all environmental regulations applicable to your business.
 Implement a variety of measures to save energy, water and other materials, and reduce waste.
 There is a checklist to walk you through these steps!
 Allow site visits to verify that your business meets the above two steps.
 Pledge to continue these terrific efforts to prevent pollution and conserve resources (including environmental compliance).

US Foodservice SF Recognition For The Green Business Efforts

 2007 Certified Green Business
Bay Area Green Business Program
 2007 Stop Waste Top Performer
East Bay Economic Development Alliance
 2007 Business of the Year
Livermore Chamber of Commerce
 2007 National Sustainability Award
U.S. Foodservice Corporate
 2008 Climate Smart and Carbon Neutral
Pacific Gas & Electric


Other Benefits USF SF Recognized As A Green Business

 Reduced Landfill by 732,000 pounds
 Equivalent weight of 253 Toyota Prius vehicles
 Recycled 580,000 pounds
 23 Ocean Containers
 Cut 156,000 Kilowatt Hours
 Equivalent to removing 5,100 cars off the road because of carbon emissions

Green Business Contacts In Monterey

 Monterey Bay Green Business
http://www.montereybaygreenbusiness.org
 Bay Area Green Business http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/
 Stopwaste – Alameda County
http://stopwaste.org
 PG&E
http://pge.com
**To Become A Customer Or For More Information Contact Brian Isaeff at Brian.Isaeff@gmail.com**