Creating a lucrative foodservice operation is an extraordinarily difficult challenge. Profits are notoriously slim, and a recent surge in food and energy costs has crippled many businesses. Countless organizations have been forced to rethink their strategy as they struggle with steady margin erosion amidst fierce competition.

You did not think we were asking you to get certified to protect a few squirrels, did you? There is real profit margin here. Learn how to save hundreds of dollars on your utility bills with a few easy changes.

Not that they need saving. But recent surveys suggest that up to 62% of adults prefer to eat at an eco-friendly establishment. Now there is a strategy we can all get behind. A little green can go a long way.

OK, you prefer to save money than save the whales. No problem. But your kitchen still pollutes the air, water and soil. Do us a favor and leave a legacy of conservation for all those innocent children out there.

OK, you prefer to save money than save the whales. No problem. But your kitchen still pollutes the air, water and soil. Do us a favor and leave a legacy of conservation for all those innocent children out there.

Why should big chains get all the love? Your decision to go green should recieve equal recogition. Probably more. After all, you don't have a million dollar marketing budget. That's why CGCK provides a bevy of FREE marketing materials to help certified kitchens promote themselves as environmental leaders in their community, attracting customers and increasing sales.

Example Marketing Materials include menu inserts, table tents, stickers, and official framed certificate of achievement

A lots of organizations lay claim to environmental expertise but the real proof is in the pudding. Ask around. CGCK is partnered with the best.

Official Partner

ENERGY STAR® is a government sponsored program that sets baseline standards for energy efficiency. As an official ENERGY STAR partner you can rest assured that you will receive the latest ENERGY STAR specifications when selecting energy-efficient equipment for your commercial kitchen.

LEED Accredited Professional

The LEED Building Rating System developed by the U.S. Green Building Council is considered the gold standard in green building development. In addition to being an official member of the USGBC, CGCK has a LEED Accredited Professional on staff to help guide commercial kitchens through the process.

Council of Indepedant Experts

The Certified Green Commercial Kitchen program is the only green certification in the foodservice industry that is overseen by a third-party Council of Indepedant Experts who regularly adapt and adjust the program to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.

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