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Video featuring the Cliffs at Princeville, the Four Seasons Resort Maui, the Prince Waikiki, the Hawai‘i Convention Center, ‘Oko‘a Farms, Maui Brewing Co., Kona Brewing Co., Lanikai Brewing Co., the Four Seasons Resorts Lana‘i, and Governor Josh Green, M.D., Governor of Hawai‘i
Get recognized for your green practices 2025-2026!
Now accepting submissions for the 2025 - 2026 awards
Apply for this year's ceremony by April 10, 2026 (contact us if you need an extension)
Recent events
The Green Brewery and Distillery Forum was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Honolulu.
The 2024-25 Hawai‘i Green Business Program recognition ceremony was held at Washington Place on June 2, 2026
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
HAWAI‘I GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
The Hawai‘i Green Business Program recognizes recipients (businesses, events, and venues) who practice energy efficiency and sustainable measures that will help their bottom line while advancing Hawai‘i’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
About the Hawai‘i Green Business Program (Video)
HGBP hosted the Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) Summit and site tour in December 2024
2023 – 2024 Ceremony (Ceremony video, media release, press packets, Governor’s office photos, Living 808 video, slides, and program)
2022 – 2023 Ceremony (Ceremony video, press release, press packets, and Living 808 video)
Aloha !
The Hawai‘i Green Business Program (HGBP) is a free state program that assists and recognizes businesses that strive to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
A partnership between the Hawai‘i State Energy Office, the State’s Department of Health, and the Board of Water Supply, this program highlights businesses that are dedicated to creating a sustainable Hawai‘i.
HGBP creates a profitable partnership between business, government, and a concerned public. Through improvements in operational efficiency, procurement procedures, regulatory compliance and community relations, HGBP members see improvement to their financial bottom line while supporting efforts towards a more sustainable Hawai‘i.
Program Mission
Benefits include
• To work with, assist and recognize businesses
that strive to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
• To facilitate opportunities for industry members
to share sustainability best practices.
• To help businesses go beyond compliance, particularly
in the areas of:
o Energy Conservation
o Waste Reduction
o Pollution Prevention
o Water Conservation
o Natural Resource Preservation
o Community Involvement
o Cultural Preservation
• Reduced waste and utility costs
• Improved systems and equipment performance
• Positive public recognition and business promotion
• Attracting environmentally conscious customers
• Demonstrating community good will
• Establishing good relationships with regulators
• Providing a safer workplace
• Motivating and recognizing employees’ environmental efforts
• Free onsite compliance assistance
