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| Certified Green Businesses - Thousand Oaks
City of Thousand Oaks Certified Green Businesses distinguish themselves from their competition by adopting sustainable business practices and showing that “going green” can be good for the bottom line.
These businesses have taken significant steps to reduce their environmental impact by implementing internal programs in the areas of energy conservation, water efficiency, waste reduction, pollution prevention and green purchasing. The City is currently certifying small to medium-sized businesses in the office/retail business sector, with additional sectors to be rolled out later in the year. Interested businesses should visit the Green Business Certification webpage for more information about the program.
| City of Thousand Oaks Certified Green Businesses |
Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce
600 Hampshire Rd. #200
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 267-7504
www.conejochamber.com
The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce enhances the profitability of businesses in the cities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills through leadership, political action and dynamic programs to promote economic vitality for our members and community. To lead by example, the Chamber itself has embraced green practices by puchasing recycled content paper, a bottleless water filtering system, recycled content pens, 100% recycled content post-it notes, and envirocopy copy paper.
Hub International Insurance
2393 Townsgate Road, Suite 101
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 618-3724
www.hubinternational.com
Hub International Insurance Services is an environmental leader when it comes to providing insurance consulting and brokerage service to their customers. Hub uses image write software to scan and save all of their documents into a secure virtual environment to substantially reduce their paper consumption. For the paper they do use, Hub uses 100% recycled content paper.
PizzaSalad
1655 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd #104
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 371-7878
www.pizzasalad.com
PizzaSalad is the City’s first restaurant to become certified as a Green Business. From purchasing locally-sourced produce and ingredients, to using organic-certified distributors and farmer’s co-ops, to utilizing hybrid delivery vehicles, PizzaSalad proudly implements earth-friendly business practices and constantly strives to reduce its environmental impact.
With over 95% of its menu certified organic, the business was founded on a green philosophy that believes that our health is “dependent on the health of the earth and healthy soil means healthy food.”
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| Conejo Awards
2955 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 104
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-3800
www.conejoawards.com
Conejo Awards recently became the first business to be certified as a Thousand Oaks Green Business. The business goes beyond recycling by purchasing environmentally preferable products and offering reusable products. Other sustainable highlights include distributing purchases in reusable tote bags, subscribing to searchable databases instead of mailing catalogs and utilizing an advanced air filtering system to remove pollutants from the production process that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. Read the Certified Green Business Fact Sheet (pdf) for a detailed look at Conejo Awards' green accomplishments.
Solid Waste Solutions
25 W. Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 201
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 495-7521
www.sws-inc.com
As a full service solid waste consulting firm, Solid Waste Solutions is no stranger to avoiding waste and being green. Employees use reusable mugs and bottles in the office and a Smart Car for company driving. To overcome limitations of their office building’s available solid waste service, the company subscribes to a battery recycling service and company owner Kim Nilsson personally handles office recyclables to properly dispose of paper waste.
Read the Certified Green Business Fact Sheet (pdf) for a detailed look at Solid Waste Solutions' green achievements.
 Cornwall Security Services, Inc.
3717 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite #155
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-676-1828
www.cornwallsecurity.com
Cornwall Security Services is as committed to protecting the environment as it is to protecting its clients. By staying efficient and reducing waste, Cornwall is able to deliver exceptional service while reducing its impact on the environment.
Reducing paper waste through electronic invoicing and report writing is one of Cornwall’s strategies to become more efficient. Read the Certified Green Business Fact Sheet (pdf) to see what else Solid Waste Solutions is doing to be green.
 Energy Science Solutions, Inc.
2815 Townsgate Rd, Suite #315
Westlake Village CA 91360
805-870-2601
www.EnergyScienceSolutions.com
Energy Science Solutions (ESS), a Westlake Village-based lighting and energy management business, provides the latest in energy-saving technology to commercial operations such as auto-dealerships, gas stations, commercial properties and parking lots. A natural extension of their business model has been the internal promotion and implementation of energy efficiency and green measures. Read the Certified Green Business Fact Sheet (pdf) for a detailed look at Energy Science Solutions' green activities.
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