IGBA: Improving the nature of businesses through passion and initiative.

The Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) is a non-profit organization that assists businesses in reducing their ecological foot-print by attaining our green certification. IGBA staff provides three distinct services: green business certification, personalized business services and assistance, and public education.

IGBA's mission is to help businesses realize the environmental and economic benefits of green practices. We seek to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by educating businesses on integrating environmental responsibility into daily operations -- in a manner that is sustainable as well as profitable! We educate business owners, employees and community members on green practices in the workplace, and promote the health of the local environment by training business owners and employees to be literate in efficient, cleaner, and greener practices.

IGBA looks at a business’ current environmental performance in nine areas of certification and works with the business owner to discover what applies to them and what fits in with their business' culture, always providing educational resources and support along the way.

Once a business is green certified, IGBA markets the business’ practices and unique efforts to the public and local communities in Illinois. Let's help build a culture of sustainability!