Kevin Kumataka

Green Business Coordinator @San Francisco Environment Department

Evolved the Green Business Program by working with multiple stakeholders to develop a 3 tier recognition standard, making the Green Business Program accessible to more businesses -Chair of the California Green Business Network Performance (CAGBN) and Standards Committee- responsibilities include developing statewide standards for 30 industry-specific checklists -Developed standards to require businesses to complete a carbon calculator to determine baseline carbon emissions and largest opportunities for emission reductions-Managed program budget, reporting and deliverables for agreements with partner agencies-Successfully applied for and managed grants to expand program access -Hired, mentored and supervised Green Business Program staff/consultants -Managed and oversaw the eligibility for the Clean Technology Payroll Tax Exclusion, a program thatgranted eligible businesses exemption from the city of San Francisco’s payroll tax-Organized 4 GB Awards events attended by elected officials and 400 attendees-Certified record number of businesses each year as Coordinator of the Green Business Program