Local businesses received their CA Green Business certification at the YMCA. Photo: Amy TierneySeveral Santa Monica businesses earned recognition for their environmental leadership at the Green Business Certification Awards held January 16th at the Santa Monica Family YMCA, celebrating their commitment to sustainable practices and rigorous environmental standards. Several Santa Monica businesses earned recognition for their environmental leadership at the Green Business Certification Awards held Thursday, January 16th at the Santa Monica Family YMCA. The businesses present at the ceremony were:Back on the Beach CafeElizabeth Sorgen Santa Monica Real EstateMinarc ArchitectsRegent Santa Monica BeachSanta Monica Daily PressSanta Monica Family YMCAThe Bike Center Santa MonicaThree Squares IncAccording to the Santa Monica Green business directory, 287 businesses have been certified in Santa Monica since 2007. The Green Business Certification Program evaluates businesses across multiple categories including energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and pollution prevention.