Flagstaff Green Business Award & Certifications
Flagstaff Green Business of the Year Award
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber’s Flagstaff Green Business Award recognizes local businesses and non-profits that demonstrate commitment to reducing their daily operational impacts on the environment.
Green Business Awardees are regarded as models of sustainability, social responsibility, and fiscal prudence within the Flagstaff community. These organizations employ innovation and creativity to surmount the economic hurdles of a sustainable business model. Each is a paragon to other businesses and non-profits, paving the way for a green and economically robust future.
The Flagstaff Green Business Award is proudly sponsored by
2025 Green Business of the Year Award
Nackard Pepsi is a leader in sustainability, earning the 2025 Flagstaff Green Business Award for its impactful recycling and waste reduction initiatives. Through its innovative recycling program, the company has diverted over 317,834 pounds of material—185,000 pounds in 2024 alone—by collecting plastic, cardboard, tin, HDPE, and aluminum from customers. A $67,000 ADEQ grant enabled the addition of a high-capacity baler, further expanding efforts.
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Green Business Certification
The Green Business Certification is an initiative of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce that creates a standard in environmental stewardship by which northern Arizona businesses and non-profits can strive toward. The Chamber believes that our business community can lead the way in sustainability and that by offering a certification process, accredited entities gain recognition for their efforts and have the opportunity to show the community their concern for the well-being of northern Arizona. Guidelines of the certification include measures and strategies to conserve water and energy, as well as reduce waste and carbon output.
To become Green Business Certified:
- Download and complete the interactive PDF checklist provided below and return to: info@flagstaffchamber.com
What do you get from becoming Green Certified?
- Certified members receive a storefront decal and a website display icon to display at their place of business telling the community that they care about their environment.
- Certified members will be listed on the Chamber's website
- Green businesses will be listed in the Chamber's bi-monthly E-newsletter, social media channels and digital magazine publication: @7000ft.
- The good feeling of knowing that your organization is doing its part to ensure the health of our environment!