About The Registry

Recognizing Businesses That Lead by Example

The New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry celebrates companies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions that are proving sustainability is not only good for the planet—it’s good for business. Membership is free, open to organizations of all sizes and industries, and designed to make it easy to share your impact and inspire others.

How It Works

To join, businesses create a profile and showcase their sustainability journey. Members commit to:

Adopt Practices

Highlighting at least five sustainable practices they’ve adopted.

Measure Impact

Reporting one measurable environmental benefit.

Track Savings

Documenting one cost-saving result from a sustainable practice.

Renew & Improve

Renewing membership every two years by adding one new practice and benefit.

The result is a living, statewide directory of businesses leading the way toward a cleaner, stronger New Jersey.

Our Mission

Launched in 2014, the Registry is a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC). Together, we provide recognition, resources, and expert guidance to help organizations:

Implement and expand sustainable practices.
Strengthen their bottom line through efficiency and innovation.
Share their success stories with peers and communities.
Build consumer trust through transparency and accountability.

Why Join Us?

Turn sustainability into a business edge. You’ll benefit in four key ways:

Save Money

Reduce operating costs with practical, proven strategies.

Stand Out

Earn recognition as a leader in sustainability.

Connect & Inspire

Be part of a growing network of businesses committed to shaping a greener economy.

Access Support

Tap into no-cost NJSBDC sustainability consultants and NJDEP resources.

Guide to Registering your Business

View the PDF for more detailed information about setting up your account.