| US Green Chamber | |
| Type: | Advocacy group |
| Founder: | David Steel and Peter Zahn |
| Location: | San Diego, Orlando |
| Origins: | San Diego, CA |
| Key People: | Michelle Thatcher, CEO; Jim Bunch, Board Chairman |
| Area Served: | United States |
| Focus: | Sustainable Business Advocacy |
| Method: | Media attention, education, advocacy |
| Former Name: | Green Chamber of San Diego County |
The United States Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) is a national networking organization for businesses and community organizations that emphasize green and sustainable business practices. It asserts that sustainable business practices "spur innovation, job creation, energy efficiency and an overall brighter economic future through the triple bottom line: economic, environmental, and social sustainability." Founded in California, it has expanded into several US states including Maryland, Missouri, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, and New York.[1] CEO Michelle Thatcher and Board of Directors chair Jim Bunch lead the US Green Chamber of Commerce.
The USGCC was launched in 2011 as a nationwide expansion of the Green Chamber of San Diego County, co-founded by David Steel and Peter Zahn in 2009.[2]
The USGCC has created strategic alliances with like-minded groups such as E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs' Organization), chambers and workforce partnerships to further its purpose of advancing best practices related to corporate sustainability and social responsibility.[3]
Prominent members include Toyota, Kimpton Hotels, Northwestern Mutual, and Union Bank.