SB 950: Office of Business Sustainability.

Existing law establishes the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development, also known as GO-Biz, to serve the Governor as the lead entity for economic strategy and the marketing of California on issues relating to business development, private sector investment, and economic growth. Existing law establishes various programs and offices within GO-Biz to assist business development.

This bill would establish the Office of Business Sustainability within GO-Biz. The bill would require the Office of Business Sustainability to establish guidelines and criteria that would provide for the certification of a sustainable business operating in the state, as specified. The bill would additionally authorize the Office of Business Sustainability to award bid preferences on state solicitations to certified sustainable businesses.